"I was employed to blow stuff up" Alan Knell - from Royal Navy Minesweeper to Guinness World Record Holder

“It’s just horrific. There’s no support” In today’s episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Alan Knell, now the Philanthropy & Relationship Manager of the Hospice of Good Shepherd, uncovers the truth behind the lack of support available to those working in the military, along with shocking suicide statistics in those attempting to return to a “normal” life. From working as a minesweeper in the Royal Navy to having to adjust to life on “civvy street”, Alan discusses what led to the pivotal moment where he exchanged a career in the Armed Forces to one that is a force for good. Expect pantomime horses, a Guinness World Record breaking charity rugby match and an inside look into what life in the Navy is REALLY like during the full episode, available to stream now on all platforms. Connect with Alan: Hospice of the Good Shepherd: https://hospiceofthegoodshepherd.com/ 100 Club: https://hospiceofthegoodshepherd.com/100club/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HospiceGS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospice_gs/ LinkedIn (Hospice account): https://www.linkedin.com/company/hospice-of-the-good-shepherd/ LinkedIn (Alan Knell's account): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-knell-41327a78/ Twitter: https://x.com/HospiceGS   About your host: Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/ Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.ukSupport the show: https://engageweb.clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.