Balancing Work & Life

Balancing Work & Life

Building Resilience: Leadership, Mindset and Mental Health in Construction

In this episode, Haydn Simmons (Price A Plan) and Kurt Hegetschweiler (Builders Coach) dive into the challenges builders face beyond profit and loss. From grief and financial strain to family pressure and mental health, they share personal stories, lessons, and strategies for building resilience and leading with compassion.

Key takeaways from this episode

  • Mindset is 70% of success in business and life
  • Every hardship carries a silver lining, even if unseen in the moment
  • Compassion for others — and for yourself — is essential in leadership
  • Practical tools like routines, community, and small daily goals help
  • Checking in on your team can uncover hidden struggles

Watch the full interview below and learn how builders can strengthen both mindset and leadership when life throws its toughest challenges.

Haydn Simmons and Kurt Hegetschweiler discuss leadership, resilience, and mental health in construction. Learn how mindset and compassion help builders face life’s toughest challenges.

KURT HEGETSCHWEILER – BUILDERS COACH