Martin Brossman featured in a Cary New's article

Martin Brossman featured in a Cary New's article
By Vickie Jean DeHamer, Staff Writer

One of the questions asked:

"What can I do for my son, who doesn't have a father?

The answers varied, but one key point was clear: Women have a lot of power over their men. Brossman said men have a basic need to be honored. Women have a need to be cherished. It made me think of my husband surprising me with a laptop and a desk when I wanted to revive my writing career. I told him he was my hero, and I felt like a brainy princess. It worked out for both of us.

Brossman was bold in his statements about what he calls "icky, passive males." He gave an example of when a friend broke an important promise. He said he left a message on his answering machine that masked how he really felt which was angry and hurt."

Read the entire article at:

http://www.carynews.com/opinion/columns/story/12458.html

Men in the Workplace… What are they really thinking?

More about KNOW: http://bit.ly/iwIj2

Men in the Workplace… What are they really thinking? At the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce by the group KNOW - Knowledgeable Network of Women

July 15, 2009 | Read all about the event at: http://bit.ly/KEeow

Panelist Bios

Martin Brossman is a certified business coach, specializing in career direction, communication, conflict resolution and relationships. He has more than 20 years of professional experience, including seven years with IBM and 13 years developing and operating small businesses. Martin has a passion for enhancing relationships. Founder of the Men's & Women's book, “Finding Our Fire—Enhancing Men’s Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength,” Inquiry discussion groups in Raleigh, he applied years of compelling insights to create his which is now in international distribution on Amazon.com. He has been interviewed on national talk shows, published in local and national magazines, and assisted with relationship courses at Esalen Institute in CA. He has served as vice president of the Triangle Men’s Center. His personal training in 'Men's Work' includes The Sterling Men's Weekend and the ManKind Adventure-New Warrior Training. As a business and personal success coach, he has helped men and women enhance their prosperity and their relationships for over 14 years. In 2000, he was honored with the NC Governor’s Volunteer of the Year Award for his contribution to Carolina Health & Humor Association. In 2007, Martin received the Ron Hering Mission of Service award for living his mission in the world.


Nicoa Dunne brings 16 years of experience in strategic human resources (HR) and global corporate communications. As a strategic business partner and coach, her collaborative approach to innovative problem solving is refreshing and motivating. A graduate of NC State University, Ball State University and Charles Sturt University (Australia), her background includes 8+ years with General Electric, where she graduated from the GE Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP). Her 4+ years with Thermo Fisher Scientific spanned 20 countries and included over 10,000 employees in her client group created through the two large acquisitions. Most recently, as the SVP of HR for Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, provided key leadership in the transformation of Misys Healthcare, positioning the company and culture for growth and the ultimate merger with Allscripts -- creating the NEW Allscripts (MDRX). Nicoa has proven success with effective coaching techniques resulting in attraction, growth and retention of key talent, immediate results applying process improvement techniques to the growth of her HR teams and unprecedented execution examples during her involvement with multiple mergers and acquisitions. Her strong work ethic and intensity has resulted in long term strategy traction by defining cultures, enhancing employee engagement and upgrading human resource functions providing a solid foundation for holland archer. She has aligned her experience, lessons learned and sound, plain talk philosophy with an infectious energetic personality to the professional speaking circuit as well. A member of the National Speaker’s Association, she has the ability to provide both antics and advice to those willing to listen as one of her passions. This offering has become a key element of how holland archer motivates teams and individuals to take ownership of their actions in order to create legacies for which they can be proud! Nicoa lives with her husband Mert, a stay at home dad, and their three daughters Justice, Pippa and Campbell in Raleigh and Wilmington.

Henry Hinton has a 36-year career in broadcasting that began in the campus radio station and spans radio and television in Norfolk, Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Greenville, NC. He founded New East Communications in 1989, which has been the parent company of three radio stations and other related companies in eastern NC. He currently serves as president of Inner Banks Media with four radio station properties in eastern NC. Henry hosts the daily radio and television show ‘Talk of the Town’ on WTIB 94.3 FM in Greenville and Cable 7 and is a frequent host and panelist for statewide political talk show ‘NC Spin’ which airs on 13 TV and 20 radio stations across the state. He is the former president of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters and former chairman of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce. Henry was formerly on the Board of the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research and is currently on the ECU School of Fine Arts, Music and Communications Advancement and Advisory Council. Henry has been honored with several awards including the Distinguished Service Award by the ECU Alumni Association in 2000, the Earl Gluck Distinguished Service Award by state broadcasters in 2001 and was named Greenville’s Business Leader of the Year by the Chamber in 2002. Henry is a proud alumni of ECU and lives in Greenville with his wife Debbie. They have a 30-year-old son Hank and a 27-year-old daughter Courtney.

Gerald Mosely, PhD has over 23 years experience in the global pharmaceutical industry holding various sales, marketing and senior leadership roles. Most recently has the General Manager, Anesthesia & Critical Care, at Baxter Healthcare with a focus on medication delivery. Prior to Baxter, Gerald spent several years at GlaxoSmithKline and quickly progressed from sales representative to sales management to various senior level executive roles. He has both domestic and international experience in sales, marketing and commercial operations; leading teams in Asia, Europe and the US. Gerald has developed multuple programs for career development and has been a champion for multicultural and women’s leadership initiatives throughout his career. Gerald is known for his commitment to mentorship as evidenced by his ability to help others discover their passions and his willingness to help them think ‘outside the box’ to discover flexible paths for career advancement. Gerald holds a B.S. in Biology from Loma Linda University and a Ph.D. in Pathology from the University of Washington. He resides in California with his wife and daughters.

Read all about the event at: http://bit.ly/KEeow
More about KNOW: http://bit.ly/iwIj2

Comments from: Just-For-Women Fundraiser for "A Place for Women to Gather"

“ Martin Brossman is passionate about his mission of educating women and men about Men's Work and reclaiming men in our society. Thank you again, Martin, for sharing your work and experience with us and I was so glad to see so many people support Martin last night. We raised $250 for A Place for Women to Gather and that means so much to me! ”
- Alice Osborn

" Martin shared such valuable information; I am so glad I attended this talk! ”
- Christina Thompson

“ A wonderful presentation ... just too short ! There is so much more to learn !! ”
- Leslie

“ Martin share some great information with us and explained the underlying "why" about how men react to certain situations. ”
- Theresa

“ Martin's insight into what and how men are wired, comes from the invaluable work that he has been doing in this arena for years. We as womem would be wise to hear what he has to say, that way we can become more aware of how to make relationships more successful. Also we can comfortably take the female strengths and become valuable guides to the men in our lives. What a gift Martin is to the world. ”
- Annette



“ Martin's insight into what and how men are wired, comes from the invaluable work that he has been doing in this arena for years. We as womem would be wise to hear what he has to say, that way we can become more aware of how to make relationships more successful. Also we can comfortably take the female strengths and become valuable guides to the men in our lives. What a gift Martin is to the world. ”
- Lois



“ Martin got me to think about my role as partner, parent and friend of boys and men. It also helps me think about my own balance of masculine and feminine and how they contribute to my effectiveness as a healthy contributing member of the community. ”
- Suzanne



The origional post about the event:

CARY, N.C.—On Monday evening, May 4, success coach Martin Brossman will be presenting “What’s New About Men That Women Want to Know,” a dynamic event exclusively for women, co-coordinated by writer/educator Alice Osborn (http://www.aliceosborn.com/) and Martin Brossman (http://www.coachingsupport.com/). Register here: http://bit.ly/KRl9e or email: Martin@CoachingSupport.com to reserve your place



Proceeds from this thought-provoking talk will go to A Place for Women to Gather, a not-for-profit ministry sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross (http://www.womengather.org/). Offering a variety of spiritual and creative programs and services at their North Raleigh location, A Place for Women to Gather is devoted to the mission of empowering women and helping them find their authentic selves.



The venue for this fundraiser is the BNC, 649 Walnut Street, Cary, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Light hors d’ oeuvres will be served and a cash bar available. Guests may pre-register to receive a discounted admission rate of $15.00, or opt for $20.00 admission at the door. Registration is available online at http://bit.ly/KRl9e or by calling Martin Brossman at 919-847-4757.The evening’s original topic is relevant for both single and married women of all ages, and is especially relevant for single mothers raising sons. Brossman addresses the three types of men and how they affect our culture; the stages of boys’ maturity to men and how this process affects all relationships; and how this knowledge about men and the boys they once were can make women more effective in both their business and personal life.



Since 1997, Brossman has led the online Men’s Inquiry Group and, in 2003, created the women’s version of this work, the Women’s Inquiry Group. In 2006, he published his first book on men’s topics: Finding Our Fire—Enhancing Men’s Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength, available on Amazon and in international distribution. Brossman has also produced a live recording of the Men’s Inquiry; What Does It Mean to be a Man of Your Word?; as well as a recording of his talk, Model of The Maturing Man. He has mentored men around the world in starting their own men’s groups, and received the Ron Hering Mission of Service award in 2007 for “living his mission in the world.” He is currently working on his next book, Taboo, the Unspoken Code of Men.



For additional related information:Martin Brossman’s Book & Audio: http://www.findingourfire.comthe/ Men’s Inquiry website: http://www.themensinquiry.com/ The Women’s Inquiry website: http://www.thewomensinquiry.com/#Contact:Paradise Workshopwww.paradiseworkshop.com 919-845-4385

Martin Brossman's All About Men Seminar by Jessica Sabatini

A blog posting by Jessica Sabatini in www.inside919.com about Martin's Men's Talk for Women, inspired after the talk.

What an enlightening experience! Last night, May 4th, I attended Martin Brossman's seminar about men (he's coming up with a new title) at the BNC center. About 13 years ago, Martin attended a men's weekend in LA that truly changed his life. I know he's telling the truth, because about 10 years ago, my husband attended the same men's weekend in NY, which played a big part in bringing out this masculine, emotionally expressed, man of integrity that I married.

At the end of the weekend both men attended, they were advised to find a group of mature men to support these insights and keep them true to their mission. So, not having a group near by, Martin began his own men's group called the Triangle Men's Inquiry that has been meeting monthly for the past 12 years. This seminar was a culmination of all that Martin learned about the struggles of creating healthy, mature males from these meetings.

Martin made an important correlation between the lack of sufficient forces to develop these healthy men and the rising prison population, more than 50% divorce rate, and the non-ethical business and financial practices causing havoc in our world today. I agree, since the feminist revolution, men have been confused about their identity, and society has been confused as to what we really want from our men. Martin offers answers and powerful solutions that will help this gender find it's balance and place once again as centered, strong, fully expressed, contributing men.

Some of the gems I picked up were:
1. That I don't have to fix or be everything for my husband/son. His happiness is not my responsibility. I can be a wife/mother and support him in many ways, but he needs other men to challenge him, give him attention and space to sort through his feelings, and validate him when he takes action along his life purpose.

2. When my husband (or father, brother, son) actually expresses his feeling to me, DON'T DIG DEEPER! Recognize that he processes emotions differently and most likey slower than I, so be happy that he is expressing something. If I push it, he may keep his feelings in the next time.

3. Men have the ability to do before they have the ability to feel. So when I notice my husband with an emotional struggle, I can ask "What do you need to do to make you feel better/complete/relieved/satisfied?" And he may just have to mow the lawn in order to work out his angst about his boss, and that's his process.

4. Give room for my husband to be a father in his own way. There is no need for me to micromanage his relationship with his off spring. Afterall, they're his kids too, he has a right to discover th man he wants to be for them and with them. I can even help him out by handing him the baby and walking out the door for at least four hours.

I higly recommend you spreading the word about Martin's mission and learn ways to support the men in your life as they strive to reach their full potential.

Jessica Sabatini
www.TheCompleteBusiness.com
www.Prosper-with-Purpose.com

Comments from Christina Thompson that Came to Martin's Talk About Men

[Christian is a trombones and music instructor who is responding to Martin Brossman's talk about Men for a group of women.]

I truly enjoyed Martin's talk, and came away nothing short of enlightened! I realized I'd been making some assumptions about men and boys, and those assumptions were nearly opposite of the truth. A couple of things that struck me last night were:

1. Many self-help books are geared toward the way women operate. Martin shared how for men, "getting in touch with one's feelings" in the same way that women do can be harmful, even lethal! I had never realized this before.

2. Men have their own signature way of processing emotions, that's more about doing than sitting and talking. I now understand why my husband Andrew goes out and mows the lawn when he's stressed. Whereas I would call somebody and vent and feel better, he feels better by -doing- something instead.

3. Boys' need of mentors and rites of passage to grow into mature men. This is really going to affect the way I work with students. I already make a point to talk to students about how with every practice session, they become more closely knit into the worldwide fellowship of musicians. But I wonder if I could make this even more concrete, would it help young boys even more? Is this why school bands and choirs, when run well, save young men from gangs and street life?

4. I have had many experiences of being marginalized as a woman, but men have these experiences too. Hearing Martin talk challenged my misguided notion that men live on "easy street" while we women have to fight for our rightful place in the world. Men have their own challenges--and knowing this, I can now be more sensitive and understanding.

I agree with Martin's comment about "movements". I bet, one person at a time, that Martin's message will grow and spread. I think I'll use the information I learned last night to be more at peace with men in my own life--to see where they're coming from, to let their workbenches be messy, and to let them be where they're at.

Thanks, Martin Brossman

My Father’s Workbench

On my 50th birthday in April, I spent the day taking both my parents to two doctor appointments, an exhausting time for them and me. At the end of the day, I went into the basement of their home, the Washington, D.C. house where I grew up, to find a quiet moment. Finding myself standing in front of Dad’s workbench. I got out my cell phone and took a picture.

Later when I looked at that photo, I knew why I had choked up a few weeks before when I stood in my just-built garage in Raleigh, when I was deciding where my new workbench would go. Looking at Dad’s old bench made me realize just how deeply I have always wanted a place to have a home-made workbench like his, one where I could work on household repairs and make things. Most of all I wanted a big sturdy bench where I could properly mount my red vice that I have carried with me from three places I have lived.

I realized, too, that creating my own workbench is connecting me back to the time as a kid when I worked with my father at his workbench. It was where Dad always started house jobs from, and where we ended house jobs by putting away the tools. It was part of connecting with my Dad, who worked a lot but still had time for us to do things. It was not the cleanest workbench and that is part of what made it great. The bench was a piece of heavy plywood that he cut and laid across the top of two unfinished dressers that he found on sale. It could hold all our tools on the pegboard wall or in the dresser drawers. My favorite drawer was the one with the soldering iron and electrical stuff in it.

That bench had history. Each cut in the surface, outline of spray paint, glob of epoxy that had stuck to the paper and the bench, and the drill hole that went too far through the wood, were all important. It was the evidence that represented my father and I working with our hands to figure something out, reminding me how he would share when he did not have it all worked out, but would in time. We did minor plumbing that sometimes lead to major plumbing, requiring a plumber to finish the job. We did simple wiring and electrical projects, like rewiring a lamp on the bench or gluing a broken cup after mixing the gray two-part epoxy on the workbench.

It was on that bench where I cut out the aluminum holes for the knobs, meter and connector of my lie detector science project-- modeled after one in Popular Science Magazine--that won first place. My father let me do as much of it as possible, right down to misspelling the word Calibration on the front. All this hands-on experience made me a hero in college because I had a small tool chest (which was a portable workbench to me) and could fix things that the other guys in the dorm could not.

From the “men’s work” that I have been involved in, to my work with The Triangle Men’s Center as their Vice President, I have learned a lot in the past decade or so about the mental wounds that can occur in men’s lives due to an absent or abusive father. I have met so many men who never had this element in their life, who never had a Dad who included them in house jobs, or experienced a family workbench that held the tools they used together. And I have learned that often men who do receive from their father the importance of having a work space (or their own space) will later give it up to please their family or someone else.

I believe these spaces are part of us. They are more important than many of us realize. The guys who give up their own space, who don’t create their workbench area , may not realize the cost until much later in life. Maybe you have a memory of a workbench. Maybe you need to go futz with something on your workbench. Or maybe you need to create a space for a workbench. Think about it.

Even though my father is on dialysis and much weaker now, I know he will be glad to see a picture of the workbench I am going to build in my garage. It will be ready to photograph when I attach the red vice that mounts with 4 big bolts on its right-hand corner. Over time, it will collect its own holes and nicks from the projects I imagine happening on it. I’ll have to remember to take a picture years from now.

Thanks Dad, for introducing me to the workbench. You weren’t just teaching me handyman skills, you were modeling patience and confidence, and how to carve out a small space for peaceful enjoyment . I hope to keep sharing this valuable message with other men who might be missing the importance of a workbench in their life.



Also see my upcoming talk ( Just-For-Women Fundraiser Highlights “What’s New About Men” ): http://bit.ly/KRl9e

For additional related information:
Martin Brossman’s Book & Audio: www.FindingOurFire.com
The Men’s Inquiry website: www.TheMensInquiry.com
The Women’s Inquiry website: www.TheWomensInquiry.com

Just-For-Women Fundraiser Highlights “What’s New About Men”

CARY, N.C. - On Monday evening, May 4, success coach Martin Brossman will be presenting “What’s New About Men…That Women Want to Know,” a dynamic event exclusively for women, co-coordinated by writer/educator Alice Osborn (www.aliceosborn.com) and Martin Brossman (www.coachingsupport.com). Proceeds from this thought-provoking talk will go to A Place for Women to Gather, a not-for-profit ministry sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross (www.womengather.org ). Offering a variety of spiritual and creative programs and services at their North Raleigh location, A Place for Women to Gather is devoted to the mission of empowering women and helping them find their authentic selves.


The venue for this fundraiser is the BNC, 649 Walnut Street, Cary, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Light hors d' oeuvres will be served and a cash bar available. Guests may pre-register to receive a discounted admission rate of $15.00, or opt for $20.00 admission at the door. Registration is available online at http://bit.ly/KRl9e or by calling Martin Brossman at 919-847-4757.

The evening’s original topic is relevant for both single and married women of all ages, and is especially relevant for single mothers raising sons. Brossman addresses the three types of men and how they affect our culture; the stages of boys’ maturity to men and how this process affects all relationships; and how this knowledge about men and the boys they once were can make women more effective in both their business and personal life.

Since 1997, Brossman has led the online Men’s Inquiry Group and, in 2003, created the women's version of this work, the Women’s Inquiry Group. In 2006, he published his first book on men’s topics: Finding Our Fire – Enhancing Men’s Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength, available on Amazon and in international distribution.

Brossman has also produced a live recording of the Men’s Inquiry − What Does It Mean to be a Man of Your Word? − as well as a recording of his talk, Model of The Maturing Man. He has mentored men around the world in starting their own men's groups, and received the Ron Hering Mission of Service award in 2007 for “living his mission in the world.” He is currently working on his next book, Taboo, the Unspoken Code of Men.

For additional related information:
Martin Brossman’s Book & Audio: www.FindingOurFire.com
The Men’s Inquiry website: www.TheMensInquiry.com
The Women’s Inquiry website: www.TheWomensInquiry.com

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Contact:
Paradise Workshop
www.paradiseworkshop.com
919-845-4385

Comments about this event:

I'm very excited about the chance to hear Martin talk about this material live. When I first met Martin, coming up on a year ago this summer, I had no idea that in addition to being a well-rounded warm engaging intelligent business man and coach, that he was also an activist for the healthy maturation of men. Martin lent me a copy of his CD of this talk, and I was on fire with the insight and understanding he had of men in this culture. I had studied women's studies at University, and nearly majored in it. That was invaluable for my own growth as a fully empowered human being. What I didn't know at the time is that men, though it looked like they had more power and influence in the business world, were seriously limited in other ways by our culture. I highly recommend this talk and hope to see you there.
- Anora McGaha


I am very passionate about what Martin is shareing. It is not for faint of heart. What you will learn will change your life! And it's powerful women that will bring this message to our men. WISH I had read Martin's book 30 years ago (Martin, was it written then? ;)
- Leslie Flowers -- Masterminds

Received my first Endorsement from Amazon Japan!

I recived my first recommendation for my book from on Amazon Japan.

Finding Our Fire - Enhancing Men's Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength (ペーパーバック) by Martin Brossman (著) See all customer reviews... (1 customer review)
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Reader's Review for Martin Brossman's book:
"Finding Our Fire" For several decades, the feminist movement has been successful in improving the lives of women in many places around the world. But during this same period, the educational, emotional, and legal concerns of boys and men in developed countries have been largely ignored. In recent years however, a development called "Men's Work" has arisen in North America and Europe which seeks to address those concerns. The North American "Men's Work" has several effective spokesmen and Martin Brossman is one of them. The information in his book "Finding Our Fire" is substantial and up-to-date, and the passion and authenticity in his presentation are unmistakable. For anyone seeking material on how to improve boys' and men's lives in developed countries such as Japan, Mr Brossman's book is an excellent resource. I give it my highest recommendation.
- RG Dale, Humanities and Language Dept, Kanazawa University, Japan

Direct link to the Amazon Japan:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Finding-Our-Fire-Enhancing-Connection/dp/0615163858/

Link to buy the book in America and the other products: www.FindingOurFire.com

See the home page of The Men's Inquiry: http://www.themensinquiry.com/
and The Women's Inquiry: http://www.thewomensinquiry.com/

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Martin's interviewed on "Dads on the Air" - Sydney, Australia

Martin Brossman is interviewed on
"Dads on the Air" - Sydney, Australia
Click here to hear the Interview with
Martin Brossman
(or here for an shorter version can be downloaded)

DADS ON THE AIR

www.dadsontheair.net

Local Sydney Time: 10.30am to 12 midday Tuesday 13th May 2008
USA Eastern time: 8.30pm to 10pm Monday 12th May 2008
USA Pacific time: 5.30pm to 7pm Monday 12th May 2008
UK GMT time: 12.30am to 2am Monday night (Tuesday morning) 12th May 2008

2GLF FM 89.3 in Sydney
and ONLINE via live streaming at http://www.893fm.com.au
or in MP3 format at http://www.dadsontheair.net

LEARNING DADS FINDING YOUR FIRE MR INVINCIBLE

With Special Guests:

• Peter Denman
• Martin Brossman
• Dr Elizabeth Celi.

From Learner Dads to finding your own inner Mr Invincible, Dads On The Air is covering a lot of ground this week. First up we talk with Peter Denman who has set up a website, is running workshops and has published a book for first time dads. As we all know, becoming a father for the first time can all come as a bit of a shock! After that we talk with Martin Brossman from the US. He runs a series of men's groups and is the author of Finding Our Fire. We close the show with Dr Elizabeth Celi, author of the just-published Regular Joe vs Mr Invincible: The Battle for the True Man.

If you missed last week's program with the new Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick, don't forget you can listen to our past programs online at www.dadsontheair.net. If you haven't tuned in for a while, we're now a much more entertaining and broad-ranging program than ever before, and this week is no exception.

Peter Denman writes:

Going to be a father for the first time? Scared? Clueless? Not sure what to expect? It's enough to make a daddy-to-be drink! Enter the new, research-based, father-focused LEARNER DAD workshops. Designed and developed by qualified male counsellor and father, Peter Denman, LEARNER DAD workshops provide first time dads with practical information, advice and support in the most comfortable, non-judgemental, dad-friendly environment- the pub! Having a baby is one of life's most stressful events and most new dads are unprepared for the adventure that lies ahead. With so much emphasis on the needs of mother and baby, dads-to-be are often forgotten and sometimes receive little or no specific support. Let's face it, they're unlikely to read parenting books and often don't take much away from antenatal classes.

Denman hopes to fill this noticeable gap in parent education and complement existing antenatal classes by holding his LEARNER DAD workshops in local pubs close to maternity hospitals. The open discussion workshops address small groups and are facilitated by Denman - an engaging presenter and father who is experienced in helping people navigate life transitions.

LEARNER DAD focuses on key issues in the first 6 months from a father's perspective, helping new dads understand what parenthood is really like so they can enjoy fulfilling relationships with their partner and children.

"Most new dads are completely unprepared for the lifestyle and relationship changes that occur post-birth", explains Denman. "Research shows that the birth of the first child is the most difficult transition for most couples. Antenatal classes are great for preparing couples for the birth, but there is limited information to support new dads when their partner and baby return home from hospital and they begin the juggle and demands of work and home life."

The workshops cover topics such as postnatal depression, work/life balance, relationship conflict, time management and change, all from a father's perspective. They are currently being held in Sydney pubs with interstate workshops coming soon. Denman adds, "Investing in just a few hours at a LEARNER DAD workshop can give dads the confidence to enjoy those first 6 months of parenthood. The bottom line is that involved and equipped fathers are better able to support their partner and bond with their child."

The concept launches on Saturday, May 17th with its first workshop at the AB Hotel in Glebe and bookings are currently being accepted via the LEARNER DAD website. Of course, mums, grandparents and mates are welcome to buy dads a workshop gift! As well as receiving a relaxed and informative educational and social experience, every dad gets a free beer! Can't argue with that! www.learnerdad.com.au.

We then move on to US author Martin Brossman, talking about his new book Finding Our Fire - Enhancing men's connection to heart, passion and strength.

You can find out more at:

http://www.themensinquiry.com/findingourfire.htm

He writes:

Finding Our Fire is based on the Men's Inquiry Group which has been meeting monthly in person and on-line for over 10 years. In the Inquiry meetings, men explored questions about their lives that give new insights and new actions to take. The meetings have inspired men to enhance their relationships with their families, improve their jobs, and resolve old issues in their lives that previously held them back. Questions explored in the Men's Inquiry have included: What does it mean to be a man today? How do you discover your purpose in life and live it while providing for your family? What type of son were you to your father? How do you keep love and passion alive in a long-term relationship? The book is a multi-purpose tool: it can simply enhance the individual reader's life, or it can serve to facilitate the formation of a men's group to support ongoing growth on a broader scale. It also provides a much-needed impartial window into the inner world of men that seems to improve women's understanding of men and men's understanding of themselves. The compelling questions have had a powerful impact on the men whose responses are included in the book, and many of those who have seen preview chapters are looking forward to enthusiastically using the questions in their men's workshops and seminars across the country.

And next, Dr Elizabeth Celi, author of Regular Joe Versus Mr Invincible: The Battle For The True Man.

Dr. Elizabeth Celi is a privately practicing psychologist, speaker and author. After six years working in a private psychiatric hospital helping people hospitalized with chronic depression and anxiety, she has since incorporated her knowledge and skills with clients in private practice for 5 years, before their symptoms become so disabling. As a qualified personal fitness trainer, Elizabeth advocates for exercise and other pro-active activities to help reduce the risk of frustrations, irritability and withdrawal before it creates a risk for depression and anxiety. Especially with our modern day stresses in society and families posing more challenges to deal with. Her work with men and women experiencing relationship difficulties highlighted the disadvantage men were at in expressing their opinions and getting their point across to their partners. Women always seemed to get more in more often! She'd often have to ask the female partner to wait a moment while he got his answer in, uninterrupted.

Managing this on the one on one level with individuals and couples, while effective, was simply not enough for Elizabeth, who could clearly see the internal battle that men have between their Regular Joe and Mr Invincible, who simply didn't know any other way to cope. Having the time and insight to support men who really wanted to be their own True Man as a husband, partner, father, provider, brother and friend, Elizabeth was driven to raise awareness on a larger scale to help more men remember their strengths and help more women appreciate those strengths. This drive gave birth to her book, Regular Joe vs. Mr Invincible - The Battle for the True Man. Her book helps women learn how to support men more and helps men step back into the game with confidence. Advocating for men and their valuable place in our society and families at the recent Men and Fathers' Health Forum at Parliament House in March, Elizabeth continues to push for a National Men's Health Policy so that the value of men and their ability to look after their own health reminds all of Australia about men's strengths and abilities.

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Martin presents at the Wild and Wacky Women's group today

Martin presents at the Wild and Wacky Women's group today: his talk "What's New About Men That Women Want to Know." He was honored to be the first man to present to this group since it's start.

The Announcement that was sent out to the group:
It's time for our First Saturday gathering THIS Saturday, April 5th, 11:15am! We have secured a FABULOUS NEW RESTAURANT in North Raleigh:

....
This place is perfect for a Wacky Gathering! Gianni and Gaitano's Tratoria has a HUGE Meeting area on the second floor with lots of space for all of our members, our guests as well as plenty of room for our Entrepreneurs.....
Announcing our Special Guest Speaker....
For the very first ever, we have invited a MALE
SPEAKER, Martin Brossman, to join us with an irresistible topic: "What's New About Men ... That Women Want to Know." Martin is the Director of Martin Brossman and Associates, an organization committed to supporting people in living lives they love. ....Check out his bio at
http://www.coachingsupport.com/bio.htm. Call your girlfriends, forward this message, post this on the office bulletin board! This is a presentation you won't want to miss! In order to adequately prepare for wait staff, PLEASE RSVP by NOON This FRIDAY to

debharrellmeehan@aol.com or by calling me at 919.333.3914
To learn more about the talk it:

http://www.toinquire.com/whatsnewaboutmen.htm

This should be a great crowd and a wonderful opportunity for our entrepreneurs
to show off their products and services!

Saturday's Agenda:
11:15am - 12Noon Networking, shopping, socializing
12Noon Be Seated and Order Lunch
Noon Till 12:20pm Introduction of Guests and New Members
Optional 60 Second Commercial for attending members
Old Business: Final Total for the 2008 Bachelor Bid for Charity (the numbers
continue to climb!)
New Business: Wild and Wacky Google Group - YOU can post your profile and photo,
etc. Visible to MEMBERS ONLY! Must have Google Password (you assign)
Ride for the Cure - Saturday, April 19 Butterfly Life (see flyer)
Seeking Third Thursday Venue for April! (4/17)
Things Under Consideration:
Forming a less formal, but supportive Men's Group (I have an idea!)
Forming a W5 Golf Group
Anyone for Bridesmaids Bowling?
12:30pm
Martin Brossman, "What's New About Men ...
That Women Want to Know."
1:30pm Adjourn
Looking forward to seeing a record crowd this Saturday! Don't forget to RSVP if
you plan to attend!!!

Love to all~
Deborah
Deborah Harrell Meehan
Founder and Original Wild and Wacky
debharrellmeehan@aol.com
919.333.3914

If any women are interested in this group contact Deborah.