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Sinister 7 50 Miler

Michelle picked up a 50km bib and I snagged a Sinister 7 50 mile bib. Boom! We’re back baby! At least I hope so. I’m not sure I realized how deflating not

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How you do anything is how you do everything

“How you do anything is how you do everything.”

Cultivating Non-Judgmental Listening Skills: A Guide for Male Leaders in the Workplace

Steve (fictional name, true story) had fucked up in a big way. He knew it, and as the leader of the organization he worked for, I knew it too. What I did not

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Men, It’s Time to Stop Hiding

Last week I had a beautiful reminder of one of the most important aspects of healing, in particular for men. I attended a fundraiser luncheon for the Little

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Cultivating Resilience in Your Team: A Leader’s Guide to Navigating Uncertainty

I was 28 years old, at the peak of my career. I was making more money than I had in my life and, quite frankly, more than I would have imagined possible a few

I have written a bit on why I stopped using the term goal and shifted to a new paradigm of finding alignment with outcomes. Language matters. When I shift to setting an intention rather than obsessing about an outcome, I commit to how I am going to show up. I do not commit to a result that is often largely out of my control. This mental shift has been incredibly liberating and a welcome way to remove unhealthy stress in my life. It doesn’t mean that I do not hold myself accountable to how I show up. It just means that commit to the process, not the result. The following story of an ultramarathon I ran Easter weekend was a great example of this concept.

Shut the Duck Up! How to Manage Negative Self-Talk Holding You Back

Learning to manage negative self-talk can be a very challenging process. Here are a few ways that you can navigate that voice in your head.

How Stories Can Motivate Men to Prioritize Mental Health

I could sit here and share statistics with you all day that tell you why Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being. But, the fact is it is

Is Vulnerability in Leadership Bullshit?

I have been a student of leadership for over 30 years. In recent years there has been a lot of talk about the power of vulnerability in leadership. However,

What is your influence?

As he sets sail on his adventure, I am proud to see many of my values reflected in the man he has become. I am reminded of the importance of modelling the way

Connection to Self · Emotional Connection (Presence)

Are You Having a Midlife Crisis?

Is midlife crisis a thing? How do you know if you are having one? Is it really a midlife crisis or more of a midlife evolution?

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Men’s Mental Health: Self Awareness Is Key

This one little shift will drastically increase your ability to reflect and grow. This little tip for me was a real key in moving from self-reflection to true self awareness.