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Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser

In this powerful episode, Jodie Fraser sits down with Joey Kolirin, Commercial Director at Full Power Utilities, to explore the intersection of business leadership and mental health. Joey shares his candid journey through depression, anxiety, and addiction—and how hitting rock bottom became the foundation for rebuilding a purposeful, people-focused career.

Together, they discuss:

• Joey’s path to commercial leadership in the energy sector
• The role of vulnerability and self-awareness in business
• How mental health struggles shaped his leadership style
• His passion for public speaking and mental health advocacy
• Practical tools for recovery, resilience, and supporting others

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating high-pressure careers while trying to maintain their well-being, or for leaders who want to create safer, more compassionate workplaces.

💬 Connect with Joey Kolirin

Website: Joey Kolirin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeykolirin

🙏 A special thank you to our sponsor: Future Group

This episode of Beyond Four Walls is proudly sponsored by Future Group—leading the way in innovative solutions for the property industry. We’re grateful for their support in helping us bring important conversations around mental health, leadership, and lived experience to the forefront.

Learn more about Future Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeykolirin

Thank you so much for listening to Beyond Four Walls. If you’ve been inspired by today’s conversation and you’d like to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at [email protected] if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast.

I’d also like to say a special thank you to my podcast producer, Shirley Ludford, at Swindon 105.5 – Swindon’s award-winning community radio station. It’s run by an incredible team of volunteers who are passionate about giving a voice to the local community. You can find out more about the station at www.swindon1055.co.uk

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