Join Tony for the first episode of the Dulux Academy Podcast as he discusses the challenges decorators have faced during lockdown, the things they would have done differently if they had known Coronavirus was coming and how decorators have adapted and developed to future proof the industry. Tony is joined by decorators Morley Lane, Darren Whitfield and Les Copestake.

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Presenter: Tony Pearson-Young

Producer: Sophie King 

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Research from Dulux Academy reveals that decorators are amongst the least open trade profession when it comes to discussing mental health. Here at Dulux Academy we want to ensure everyone we work with feels supported and heard while they’re working. It can be a lonely job but there is always support out there. Join Tony for this very important episode as he and his guests discuss their struggles before and during lockdown, how they cope with their mental health and the best ways to support other people in your life.  

Tony is joined by decorators and mental health first aiders Tony McCawley and Sean Kelly along with CEO of the Rainy Day Trust, Bryan Clover. 

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Presenter: Tony Pearson-Young

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Covid-19 has had a huge impact on society and the way we all work, unfortunately for decorators working from home isn’t really an option. In this week’s episode Tony speaks to professional decorators Steve Dove and Carl Lesh about how they have adapted to the new ways of work. The phrase 'the new normal’ is used a lot now but the question we want to ask is how new and how normal is it really? 

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Lockdown had people baking banana bread, jumping around with Joe Wicks and trying their hand at a few home improvements. As a decorator the DIY boom was unnerving and had many people questioning whether there would still be a demand for the professional decorator post Lockdown. In this episode Tony is joined by Ross Burlington from R Pro Decorators and Fiona Hall, head of marketing and insights at AkzoNobel to look at the facts and figures from 2020 and discuss what place professional decorators have in 2021 and beyond.

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Presenter: Tony Pearson-Young

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No matter the size of the business, both Lockdowns had a huge impact, and the decorating industry has had to adapt. As we move forward into a world of tier systems and ever changing restrictions we reflect on the lessons that the small business owner can take from the bigger businesses and what the corporate world can learn from smaller business owners. In this episode Tony is joined by Alistair McAuley, Managing Director of AkzoNobel UK & Ireland, as well as Matt and Andy Ross from Southgrove Painting Contractors and Steve Trebilcook who runs Refresh Property Services. 

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Presenter: Tony Pearson-Young

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How do we learn to adapt? This year has been one I don’t think any of us will ever forget, one with a lot of change and uncertainty. In this episode Tony looks into how we can manage and adapt to the changes that are both within and outside of our control.

Having some essential tools and tips on how best to manage change are essential skills, Josie Saville, from 4and20Million, a training specialists who focus on building five essential skills to ensure high performance along with Mark from The Dulux Academy team, join Tony for this episode as they discuss the best ways to adapt

Presenter: Tony Pearson-Young

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Well, what a year. We are celebrating and reflecting on all the great things that have happened in a year of so much uncertainty. Grab yourself a festive drink and a mince pie as Tony is joined by his guests Vickie Mather, Rose Morris and Martin Cole. 

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With each new year brings a new Dulux colour. 

In this episode Tony is joined by Dulux's colour experts Nicola Holmes and Marianne Shillingford to discuss the importance of colour, how decorators can use it creatively and the all important question... who decides the weird and wonderful names?

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