EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 1H 15M
Vish Narbheram - Founder of Onward Shift
from The Construction Cogs Podcast · host Construction Cogs
Vish is an electrician turned mental health advocate who's on a mission to reduce suicide in construction.He's the founder of Onward Shift, a mental health hub designed for the construction community.What We Cover:The shocking statistics: Why construction workers face suicide risks 3.7 times higher than the national average.Breaking the silence: How 59% of UK construction workers feel unable to speak about their mental health struggles.From tools to therapy: Vishal's personal journey from the electrical trade to mental health advocacy.Building Onward Shift: The business side of creating mental health services for constructionVish's own struggles: Vish's personal struggles with anxiety, ADHD, OCD.Maintaining his own wellbeing: How Vish maintains his own mental health while running Onward Shift, working full time, plus running his own electrician business.Real solutions: Practical steps site managers and companies can take.Podcast to podcast: Insights from Vishal's own podcast show featuring people's mental health journeys.📊 Key UK Construction Mental Health Facts Discussed91% of construction workers have felt overwhelmed87% have experienced anxiety1.5 million workers have worked in dangerous conditions due to poor mental health36% prevented from speaking openly due to workplace stigma 🔗 Connect with Vish:Onward Shift Website: https://onwardshift.com/ Onward Shift Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@onwardshift/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-narbheram-56bb3a194/ ⚠️ Mental Health Resources- If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, use you support resources page: https://constructioncogs.com/mental-health/- If you or someone you know is having financial difficulties, use this resources page for help: https://constructioncogs.com/financial/https://constructioncogs.com/https://www.youtube.com/@CCcranelifehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheConstructionCogsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cccranelife/https://www.tiktok.com/@cccranelifehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmywebb/https://www.reddit.com/user/ConstructionCogs/
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Vish is an electrician turned mental health advocate who's on a mission to reduce suicide in construction. He's the founder of Onward Shift, a mental health hub designed for the construction community. What We Cover: The shocking statistics: Why construction workers face suicide risks 3.7 times higher than the national average.Breaking the silence: How 59% of UK construction workers feel unable to speak about their mental health struggles.From tools to therapy: Vishal's personal journey from ...
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