Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
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Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan engage in thoughtful discussions on current events and hot topics, while also featuring notable guests who share their unique professional experiences and inspiring tales. Together, they delve into the motivations, reasoning, and methods behind their guests' chosen careers, Tune in to learn what drives these individuals in their careers and gain valuable..
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
1w ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they engage in a lively discussion creating equal opportunities for job seekers from disadvantaged areas, focusing on inclusivity in hiring practices, the importance of apprenticeships, and hiring based on skills. On the special guest interview, they are joined by Martha Kinch, a qualified electrician and ESB technician, where they discuss what it takes to make it in the power distribution industry, how much it varies from other sectors and how important it is to develop apprentices correctly in order f ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
2w ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast, where on this episode they remotely link in with building heroes ambassador and BIM Technologist Liam Roche on The Overload Segment. Liam shares his remarkable experience at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France. The conversation delves into the scale of the event, the performance of the Irish team, and the importance of promoting trades and skills among youth. , highlighting how these elements shape the experiences of the participants. Liam emphasizes the significance of using his platform to inspire the next generat ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
3w ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast, where on this episode they are joined on The Overload Segment by ETB electrical instructor John Doheny and then they welcome award winning playwright, producer, actor, and lightning strike survivor David Gilna onto The Special Guest Interview Segment. Hosts Stephen and Keith engage in deep conversations with their guest David Gilna about the importance of mental health and the impact of personal experiences on creativity. They discuss the transformative power of writing and they also touch upon personal stories of resilienc ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
1M ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they welcome Daniel Bradley onto the special guest segment. Daniel opens up about his incredible life story, a tale of hardship, mistakes, and ultimately transformation. He talks us through the pivotal moments in his life including incarceration, addiction, homelessness, rehab and recovery. Also on the overload segment, the lads are joined by fellow electrician, building heroes ambassador and budding entrepreneur Conor Brannigan, to talk about his entry into the trade, his passion for tools and how he i ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
1M ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they welcome fellow electrician Ricky Byrne from Byrne Electrical Ltd back onto The Overload Segment to talk all things AM2's. They take a walk through the exam process and delve into Ricky's comprehensive step by step guide. The conversation also highlights the importance of creating an open door situation for mature learners to get into the electrical game and how the stigma around the word apprentice could be hampering that. On the special guest interview segment, Callum takes us back to his childhoo ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
1M ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they discuss various topics including their appreciation for their sponsors, and their gratitude for the opportunity to record this season within their new Robus headquarters studio.They welcome Dublin based electrician Dessie Robbins as a guest on The Overload Segment. They also interview former Olympian and pro boxer Emmet Brennan on The Special Guest Interview Segment. Dessie shares his childhood experiences and how he got into the electrical trade whilst Emmet talks about his upbringing in Dublin ci ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
1M ago
Welcome to the award winning Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, Join Co Host Stephen Buckley on this bonus episode where he delves into the top 20 tools that every UK and Irish electrical apprentice should have in their toolbox. The tools mentioned in the episode are essential for getting the job done and meeting industry standards. The episode covers a range of tools, including VDE insulated electrical screwdrivers, combination pliers, long nose pliers, automatic wire strippers, tape measure, digital multimeter, voltage tester, earth leakage tester, conduit bending tool, spirit level, insula ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
2M ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this, their final episode of season 3, they welcome fellow electrician, content creator, business owner and podcaster Amy Barratt Singh onto The Overload Segment.In this conversation, Amy discusses her journey into the trades industry and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about the lack of career guidance in schools and the importance of visibility for women in trades. Amy also shares her experiences in different sectors of the industry and highlights the value of on-site experience. She expresses he ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
2M ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they discuss their experiences in the construction industry and the challenges they faced. They talk about the impact of taking holidays on their businesses and the importance of delegating tasks while gone. They also discuss the current state of the industry, with Keith mentioning that he has been busier than ever in the domestic end, while Stephen notes the struggles of hiring good electricians and the need for flexibility when working in the maintenance sector. The conversation then shifts to their g ..read more
Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast
2M ago
Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast as they welcome Lee Dickinson, a gas engineer, owner of C&G Gas Services and the owner and designer of Gorehounds Clothing. Stephen chats with Lee about his journey into the gas fire place installation and maintenance industry, the story behind going self employed, the benefits of using job management systems, the important role his father has had in his life, his love for horror and expressing it through apparels. On the overload segment, Stephen and Keith discuss the direction of the podcast and where they see it going ..read more