Unlock Your Dad Swagger

I love being a dad. It’s brought so much joy, alongside a sense of deep purpose and identity.

I love being a dad, and I'm also relieved that my eldest is out of the home at university and he's almost not a teenager anymore. 

My daughter is 17, so she and I still have a ways to go and it’s a whole different trip.

I've felt the pressure to protect and provide, the confusion about how to parent, and the ongoing struggle it can be to show up as a dad, a partner, and at work day-in day-out.

It's a lot.

On top of that, the expectations of what it means to be a dad and a partner continue to shift under our feet. It's confusing to know if you're doing it right or not, and it can be hard to tell the difference!

What you thought you were supposed to be and do isn't always what works. How your own dad parented you often doesn't work so well on our own kids, or isn’t how you want to parent.

Being a dad today can feel like:

- You're not doing it right

- You're not doing enough

- You're not really connected to your kids or your partner

- You're in the way

- You're doing everything you're supposed to and your partner is still disappointed

- You don't even know what you're supposed to do

Add to all this the belief that you have to figure it all out on your own.

Actually it's more than that - it's that even seeking support, or talking about how hard it is is a sign of weakness and further proof that you're not doing it right!

Ooph that's a heavy load.

I know because I've carried it (and still do sometimes).

As a man, I know how difficult it is to reach out for support or guidance.

I also know that seeking support and guidance has been 100% the best thing I've ever done when I've felt confused, frustrated and flat-out at a dead end.

Having the support of men who can see you clearly, give honest reflection, and clear guidance is powerful. I’ve leant on it many times, and continue to. 

If you’re feeling this, I want you to know about AWAKE.

My men’s group AWAKE isn’t exclusively for dads, but many of the men in the group are dads. 

There’s deeply moving and powerful support happening in the group every week that is changing the lives of the men and their kids.

There’s also smiles and laughter and a deep sense of community.

At the beginning of every AWAKE call, often we check in feeling some of the burdens of our day - tired, anxious, nervous, tight or aching in our bodies. 

But at the end of literally every call, we're often checking out feeling more grounded, supported, lighter. 

Imagine that for yourself.

Unleash your full potential with AWAKE, the men's group for personal growth, self-discovery, and authentic connections. 

In AWAKE, you'll embark on an exhilarating journey through the depths of fatherhood, manhood, relationships, and personal development, surrounded by a tribe of like-minded men who've got your back. 

Don't settle for mediocre when you can become an extraordinary dad and man. 

Redefine what it means to be an empowered father.

Check-out AWAKE here or jump straight into booking a call witb me to chat about checking out the group…

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