Learning From Other Men

Learning from other men's experience and wisdom

Knowing how to take care of ourselves is important, but when it comes to men, the desire to demonstrate self-sufficiency often goes too far. We avoid asking for help. We avoid asking for what we want. And as time passes, we can get stuck in pride that hides loneliness and confusion.

In reality, there's so much we can learn from each other, and there’s a lesson available to us in every moment. Learning and development comes from the experience, wisdom and advice that we can share with each other. Sometimes it can also be with words of encouragement, or even just by being there as role models to each other. By letting our guard down, we can spend time together in a way that creates mutual mentorship as the other men serve as a mirror that brings continuous clarity about both the direction you want to take in your life, as well as the tools you need in order become the man you want to be on that path.

The Benefits of Male Mentorship

Moral support and encouragement: during rough times; to help you stay on the right path when things get tough.

Guidance in making better life choices: someone to bounce ideas off when you're not sure what direction to take next.

Clear vision & purpose: men need to know their life values and have a sense of direction and purpose, which can be hard to nail down on your own.

Empowerment: men who are mentored by other men tend to feel better about themselves. When you're growing as an individual, you end up feeling more capable and intelligent. Support matters.

Communication: men aren’t great at talking about their feelings, which can lead to a lot of bottled-up emotions and stress. A mentor will help you work through your thoughts and make sense of the world.

Gaining a new perspective: having a space to bounce your ideas by speaking them out and learning for the shares of others makes life a lot easier.

We have more responsibility than ever before -not only do we need to take care of ourselves, but also the people around us who depend on us, and in a world that is?flooded with opinions and information, it’s never an easy task. It’s so helpful if there is someone else who understands what it's like to walk in your shoes.

Men are NOT born with all the answers

There is a journey that each man must take to find his truth. My experience has shown me that it’s not easy, or necessarily comfortable but it’s needed we you want to live a meaningful and fulfilled life without regrets. Mentoring can help you move through this important process with more clarity, simplicity and even fun by providing guidance, wisdom, and encouragement from someone who has already taken that journey in various different forms.?

Us men are often uncomfortable admitting our weaknesses and asking for help because we fear appearing weak or inferior but as we move forward with this inner work our perception changes and what used to be a weakness can become a strength. One of my clients said to me once ‘I’m strong enough to be weak’ and the sense of relief and power that came with that realisation was very clear on his face. Working through your inner issues with a mentor will enable you to grow emotionally stronger and gain a clearer vision of your purpose in life.?You will have more empathy towards yourself, and others and you’ll feel empowered to take on more responsibility.

If you’re reading this, you have an amazing opportunity in front of you! I believe that from the experience and wisdom provided by the other men in the group you will learn how mentoring relationships can promote emotional growth, communication, vision, purpose in addition to providing a safe place for you to find and live your truth with the help of someone who has already travelled this journey.

My own journey and growth

In 2015 I was introduced to the concept of a group of men that meets regularly to challenge and encourage each other to become better versions of themselves in all aspects of their lives.?I knew straight away that I needed to be part of that work, I got involved and started the most powerful journey of my life.

It might sound strange talking about a group of men doing this kind of emotional work together. Some wonder –how come it’s just men in the group? Some think that it’s some hippy fluffy idea or that it’s some kind of cult. I get where these thoughts come from, but here’s the thing. The idea behind having a group of men only isn’t about separating ourselves from the rest. It’s the complete opposite. It’s all about making a connection in a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore ideas about what being a man means today. It’s an ideal environment to learn and develop the tools we need to go back to our partners, children, businesses, and society with renewed clarity, confidence, and openness.

The best way for a man seeking advice and guidance is to reach out to other male role models in his life whom he trusts. This could be family members, friends, or other professionals, but in reality, most men don’t have someone they can trustfully to explore what’s really going on under the surface. That’s why the AND THEN WHAT? Was created.

How you will benefit from this experience & wisdom

AND THEN WHAT? provides a safe space free of judgement where you can explore and apply your vision of the man you want to be.?It’s exciting, fun, even exhilarating, but it’s also challenging and involves honesty and a deep level of commitment.?But you aren’t doing it all alone –you have the benefit and wisdom of the other men in the room as well as an experienced facilitator.

Based on the CROP? Method, which is a system I created as a very simple, yet effective framework you will focus on nurturing and growing using a rich variety of tools that will help you to embrace you're your whole self and start living the life you deserve.

This system has been developed and honed over many years and remains an ongoing process of discovery. The CROP? Method works in a cyclic pattern and with every cycle, you’ll experience deeper connections with yourself and others.

If you want to join a group of like-minded men, then the AND THEN WHAT? programme can be the perfect experience for you.

It's time to start your own journey.

The importance of male role models and mentors is well documented. Men who have been mentored by other men, or have had positive male role models in their lives, are more likely to get married, less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, have healthier relationships with their children and spouses, be happier at work and live longer lives.?If you're looking to improve your life and be more successful in business, then I invite you to apply to the AND THEN WHAT? programme. Please click here for more information or message me today.