A brave space for brave men, not bravado
Join me for a four month journey with a small group of other brave men who are serious about charting an alternative trajectory to today’s common road of manhood marked by loneliness, relational stagnation, preoccupation with image and comparisons, unmanageable expectations, spiritual impotence and unhealthy addictions.
Group Coaching
In-Person
duration
4 months
8 x 2 hour sessions
dates
Biweekly Tuesdays
March 26 - July 2
format
Investment
CAD $1,588-$1,788
We men were told we need to be strong.
To be a man’s man.
To have bulging muscles and rock-hard abs.
To save the damsel in distress.
To be the voice for the voiceless.
To be the hero in the story.
However, without healthy guidance and role models, this narrow vision of a “strong man” has birthed a distorted reality for many of us.
We become "strong" men who wield aggression, who use power to diminish others, and who boast of superficial achievements while lacking in genuine connections.
And if we don’t feel we match up physically, we find hidden ways to feel strong.
We criticise and judge others’ faults to gain an ego-high.
We engage in on-demand pornography to make us feel we are in-demand.
We indulge in certain sexual behaviours to feel powerful.
We preoccupy ourselves with past achievements, external success comparisons, social influencer indicators and brand and celebrity associations.
Look where a distorted vision of “strength” has left us.
Weak.
Insecure.
Inconsistent.
Absent.
Immature.
But here’s what breaks my heart: we were set up to fail.
Because brute strength can only take us so far.
It cannot grant us the grace to navigate our mistakes, earn the respect of others, or break free from the shackles of addiction.
It cannot salvage relationships or instill the confidence needed to live authentically.
It couldn’t help the insecure and emotionally immature boy in me that never grew up as I physically grew in responsibilities as an adult.
In my own transformational journey, I've come to realize the importance of a needed paradigm shift —a shift from brute strength to brave strength.
It's a different kind of muscle that needs developing.
A new kind of strength that helps us recognise and navigate our fears, discomforts and unhealthy coping patterns.
A unique ability to navigate life's tensions, paradoxes and competing priorities in a healthy way.
How do I hold space to sit with unresolved problems when I’ve made a living by solving them?
How do I push ahead with the important work I need to do while nurturing important relationships that also need my attention?
How do I practice self-care without becoming self-centered and self-indulgent?
How do I make money while making time for what’s important?
These are just some of the many questions that beg for answers, questions that demand a new approach—a pathway to become the type of men the world desperately needs and that our closest ones dearly love.
If you share my concerns about the current state of manhood and want to embark on a new journey with other brave men who have the same heart, then I invite you to join my 4 month Brave Men's coaching program.
James
Gain a renewed vision of what it means for you to become a man you actually are proud of.
Be coached on how to redefine a new set of life success metrics that are achievable and align to who you are and your story.
Learn practical tools to navigate the many challenges plaguing men today such as loneliness, relational stagnation, image preoccupation, social comparison, unmanageable expectations, spiritual impotence and unhealthy addictions.
Journey with a community of like-minded men who are seeking real accountability, meaningful connection and deeper-fulfilment in life.
Who knows, you may even gain a new life-long friend or business partner beyond the program?
Ryan S.
Lali W.
PROGRAM FEATURES
8 x 2hr group sessions
Group coaching sessions draw on James’ unique blend of deep coaching, spiritual guidance, mindset training and community accountability
flexible curriculum
Access to a flexible curriculum that will adapt to the group’s needs. Content will be drawn from philosophy, theology and neuroscience as we delve into some of the top tensions facing men such as work, play, purpose, legacy, relationships, sex, money and spirituality.
personal community & support
Access to a private messaging group and email support provided by James
meaningful connection
Ability to foster meaningful connection with a closed group of up to 12 participants over four months
INVESTMENT
MONTHLY
$447 per month ($1,788 CAD total)
UPFRONT
$1,588 CAD
Dave B.
James is a professional life coach and leadership advisor who helps people break free from the cycle of senseless success and onto a new trajectory of wholeness and meaningful impact.
His own personal transformation journey and diverse experiences across a range of corporate, startup, creative and spiritual spaces allow him to work with people from different backgrounds and situations.
Click below to learn more about him.
faq
I want to join but I’m not sure if I can make all the sessions?
Timing and location group sessions?
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WHO IS THIS PROGRAM BEST FOR?
Best Suited for
Men (roughly 25+) including working professionals, fathers, entrepreneurs, creatives and leaders
Men willing to invest in their own personal growth
Men who want to grow in integrity, purpose and presence across their personal and professional lives
Men concerned with the current state of manhood, their legacy and the person they are ultimately becoming
Men who are humble enough to learn from others, compassionate enough to respect confidentiality and bold enough to take action
Not Suited for
Men not willing to invest time and money in their own growth and change
Men who cannot commit to the whole program
Men who are not teachable and open to learning
Men who are not committed to put things into practice
Men who want quick fixes without wanting to face their deeper issues
WHY THIS PROGRAM?
We love any resource or program that supports people to become better humans and what really sets this men’s group program apart are:
1
It is designed and led by James whose life-transformation journey, experience across diverse careers and formal training, allow him to work with individuals that span across a wide range of situations and industries.
2
The unique blend of deep coaching, spiritual guidance, mindset training and community accountability
3
The flexibility the curriculum and program to adapt to the needs and preferences of the individuals in the program as.we journey together
Jeremiah L.
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