Men Listening
Supporting men in the workplace
Men Listening organises and runs online men’s circles. These are safe and supportive spaces where groups of eight men meet regularly, with a facilitator, to share their thoughts and feelings about work, and explore the tensions between who they are as people, and who they are in their organisational roles. It’s a confidential space where you can show up just as you are, share the reality of your work experience, and feel heard.
Men on the Hill
Thirty years ago, whilst training to be a counsellor, I set up and ran a men’s circle called ‘Men on the Hill’. The eleven members met fortnightly, and by creating a safe, confidential space were able to share from the heart, experience being listened to, and learn how to listen to others. It ran for four years, and changed all our lives for the better.
That’s me in the back row, second from the right.
Redefining success at work
I now want to explore how men's circles can transfer to the workplace, and benefit both individual men and the organisations they work for.
The stereotype of the successful man in business is often someone who is relentlessly ambitious, self-reliant, and who suppresses their emotions. While this can appear to drive achievement, it can also lead to a lack of authenticity, disconnection, and burnout. Men can feel trapped by societal expectations, and unable to express vulnerability or seek support.
This can lead to mental health problems, which mean the organisation suffers as well, from reduced productivity, and increased absenteeism.
How I can help
I’ve seen so many men in business struggle in silence — leaders, managers, and employees alike — that I feel compelled to take action.
That’s why I’ve launched Men Listening. These are online men's circles that provide safe, supportive and confidential spaces where groups of eight men meet regularly to share their thoughts and feelings about work, and explore the tensions between who they are as people, and who they are in their organisational roles.
Challenging the narrative of the ‘successful' man
I want to help men find healthier and more satisfying ways of fulfilling their roles. This won't just help the men involved – it will have a ripple effect, positively impacting all their relationships within their work settings and beyond.
Organisations will benefit from having male employees who are more resilient, and – through being able to bring their whole selves to work – are more able to contribute to the success of the business.
Men Listening - online men's circles
I’ve set up Men Listening online men's circless to help men experience a new way of connecting with other men that’ll support them to bring more of themselves into the workplace.
These are safe, supportive and confidential spaces where groups of eight men meet every two weeks for 90 minutes over ten sessions. They share their thoughts and feelings about work, and explore the tensions between who they are as people, and who they are in their organisational roles.
There’s a set of seven ground rules that all the men sign up to, and there’s a facilitator to ensure the rules are adhered to and everyone feels heard – so it stays safe.
There are many potential benefits, including:
Improved mental clarity-and-focus
Reduced anxiety and stress
And feeling more grounded and secure in who you are
Is Men Listening right for you? Well, I offer a free discovery call to help you find out. Contact me to arrange it.
I’ve set up Men Listening online men's circless to help men experience a new way of connecting with other men that’ll support them to bring more of themselves into the workplace.
These are safe, supportive and confidential spaces where groups of eight men meet every two weeks for 90 minutes over ten sessions. They share their thoughts and feelings about work, and explore the tensions between who they are as people, and who they are in their organisational roles.
There’s a set of seven ground rules that all the men sign up to, and there’s a facilitator to ensure the rules are adhered to and everyone feels heard – so it stays safe.
There are many potential benefits, including:
Improved mental clarity-and-focus
Reduced anxiety and stress
And feeling more grounded and secure in who you are
Is Men Listening right for you? Well, I offer a free discovery call to help you find out. Contact me to arrange it.
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