S4 E4 - With Award Winning Playwright David Gilna and Electrical Instructor John Doheny

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 resilience, recovery, and the journey of self-discovery. David shares an amazing story on how he survived a lightning strike while living and working in Boston on a J1 Visa whilst giving us and our listeners a personal read of a couple of his poems from his debut poetry collection '24'. On The Overload with John Doheny, they discuss the need for curriculum reforms in the apprenticeship system, the significance of continuous assessment in education, and explore the evolving landscape of confidence among younger generations. They chat about the future of apprenticeship systems within the trades and how a diverse trade industry including more females and adult learners can be beneficial in promoting apprenticeships for the years ahead. To learn more about David Gilna, his poetry collection and the projects he has upcoming, head over to www.davidgilna.ie To learn more about John or to get in touch regarding electrical apprenticeship queries and grinds, head over to Instagram @jd_electrical_grinds. To learn more about the podcast, head over to Instagram @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.