The first module introduces the topic of men’s groups - their history, their role, and their future. Learn why men’s groups are one of the most efficient and effective tools for creating social change among men and avoid the pitfalls of the past.

• How you can easily create men’s groups that outperform those of mainstream mental health services.
• The fascinating origin story of my “MenSpeak” men’s groups and how we’ve grown and developed.
• The secret of men’s struggles and how to solve them [through men’s groups].

Learn my tried-and-tested format for men’s groups which has been developed over twenty years and which has transformed the lives of countless men. We’ll discuss how to create spaces where men feel comfortable and confident to show-up and be present in the moment.

• How to set up the space, in-person and online to enable men to be present and connect with their authentic selves.
• How to encourage group ownership and investment through the use of simple ground rules.
• Rituals for opening and closing the space so that the ego, baggage, and pre-occupations are left at the door. (I’m surprised at how much men love ritual and how powerful and effective it can be.)

In this module we examine the role of the facilitator and how to listen so men will speak. Drawing on a variety of disciplines, as well as learning through personal trial-and-error, I’ll share my knowledge on holding space in a way that opens things up, rather than shutting them down.

• The Facilitator’s Mindset: Understanding what it is and how to achieve it.
• How to stay in the present moment and act without judgement or bias.
• Using active listening and including all men, without being pushym to draw the best out of us all.

What are the unique challenges that come with facilitating men’s groups? In this module, we’ll learn about the differences between the masculine and feminine minds, the effects of testosterone and cultural conditioning on men, and the subtle differences in how men communicate.

• The truth behind how hormones interact with behaviour.
• The differences between the masculine and the feminine experience.
• Understand male aggression and libido and how to enable men to own their various drives instead of being owned by them. A line I’ve used is “own your dick, so your dick doesn’t own you and you don’t act like a dick!”

Holding a men’s group isn’t always easy and smooth. We’ll go in-depth on the most common fears and issues around starting and holding a men’s group, leaving you with the knowledge that whatever happens, you can handle it.

• How to see disruptive characters as a gift for yourself and your groups: meeting, mirroring, moving, and managing emotions. 
• Holding yourself and your groups through mental illness and suicide.
• How many is enough: Lessons learned on the ebb and flow of group sizes.

The most skilled facilitators can meet men where they are, and they can do it with barely no noticing. This module will show you how to hone your facilitation skills to the next level so you can better guide discussion, create transformative experiences and understanding men at a deeper level.

• Bridging the gap between the inner child, the (emerging?) man: the roles of adolescence in developing authentic connection. (It’s never too late to have a healthy adolescence.)
• Thinking and feeling: when and how to use your heart and your head.
• Invisible facilitation in practise: examples and exercises to make you effectively and potently invisible.

Now that you’re confident in your abilities and armed with the know-how, it’s time to put this into practice and start your own group. In this module we get into the nitty gritty of launching a successful men’s group. Where do I hold it? How much do I charge? How should I advertise it authentically?

• “3 2 1 f**k it” – A QuickStart Guide.
• Accessing support as you go.
• How to get men to show up.

• A men’s group simply that: a group of men who meet regularly for whatever reason or goal.
• MenSpeak men’s groups are different in that safety and collaboration are key. There's space to talk about what's really going on, ask questions, move from surviving to living a joyful, connected, creative life with purpose and passion. We have ground rules to make sure that the space is held, but one of our ground rules is to LIVE BEYOND THE RULES!
• Over the years, we’ve been told there’s a unique, unfussy and "bullsh*t free” beauty to MenSpeak. Since the beginning, it’s been about getting decent guys, who are open-minded and want to better themselves. We’ve come together to do just that.

• A men’s group provides you with the opportunity to connect with men in a special place, outside the social expectations of the pub, the match, or the office. It allows you and other men to take a step-back from the pressures and distractions of day-to-day life and talk about what’s really going on, be heard and listened to, and live beyond old limiting patterns into a bigger, better life.
• Men’s groups also give you a unique opportunity to create an income through admissions, donations and grants while you continue to discover your purpose with other men, develop your authentic leadership, and build your own community.
• Finally, men’s groups allow you to better understand men. By learning how to set-up a space that encourages men to open up and be vulnerable about who they are and what’s going on for them in life, you can gain startling insights and understandings about how things work, and bring these insights into real life.

• Hell yes! It turns out that hanging out and getting real with a good bunch of men is a lot of fun, and there’s generally a lot of laughter in the groups. Just because the work is serious, it doesn’t mean we have to take ourselves too seriously all the time. This is about sharing life!
• Better yet, there's nothing stopping you from forming friendships with the men coming to your group. Many MenSpeak Facilitators have found lifelong friends, business partners, and collaborators through these groups, and you can too!

• The tools that I’m giving you will enable you to host your own men’s groups. Sure. But beyond that, these are tools that will help you discover and express your authentic self, and help you bring out the most authentic versions of others. It’s when our true selves meet that real connection sparks and takes place.
• Our men’s groups have run on donations (during lockdown) and subscriptions, with voluntary facilitators. Some of our facilitators have been paid handsomely by various external organisations and so can you. But why be satisfied with just that? Once you’ve connected with your authentic self and you know how to bring out the same in others, the opportunity to meet men from all walks of life and collaborate and share beyond the groups opens up to you. You may find friendship, business partners, or even a peer on your spiritual journey. Not to mention clients and best friends.
• You’ll find that it’s easier beyond what you may have imagined to feel in purpose, in flow, and in your authenticity. Developing meaningful connections and collaborations, growing as a person, and making meaningful impacts on those around you will come naturally once the structure is there.