MENSIGHT Magazine features "Finding Our Fire" in September 2006!

MENSIGHT Magazine features "Finding Our Fire" in September 2006! The Magazine affiliated with the largest men's resource center in the world ( http://www.themenscenter.com/ ) features "Finding Our Fire" in September 2006 .

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MENSIGHT: The Journal of Conscious Masculinity " is a on-line Magazine of TheMensCenter.com "A Service of the Men's Resource Network, Inc Now with over 500 Pages of male positive content" Check it out!

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Finding Our Fire--On the Sirius Satellite Radio Again!

Finding Our Fire--On the Radio! Last week I was interviewed by Carolyn Craft for her Sirius Satellite radio show, “Waking Up with Carolyn Craft,” which is broadcast world-wide on LIME Radio. It’s a pre-recorded show, so I’m letting you know the dates and times if you would like to the listen to the show this Thursday The central topic is my upcoming book: “Finding Our Fire” and the related CD, “What Does it Mean to be a Man of Your Word?”

Thursday, Sept. 21 on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 11410am EST 4pm EST There are other times listed at http://www.lime.com/. Look for the icon labeled “Radio” then select LISTEN NOW! at the time of the show. Carolyn Craft’s show covers many topics including personal development, self-help, and different perspectives on spirituality.

Carolyn finds the common thread to help your life to greater happiness and prosperity. Listen to heart-to-heart conversations with gifted authors, thinkers and visionaries as Carolyn draws on her 35 years experience in TV, Radio, business & spirituality. Also, if you know of any media people that may be interested in my book or CD, I would appreciate being connected with them. Thanks!

You can download and hear the show at:
http://www.lulu.com/content/781660

Or it and all the radio shows at:
Radio Interviews with Martin Brossman

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For Immediate Release Contact: Martin Brossman

For Immediate Release Contact: Martin BrossmanDate: September 13, 2006 martin@coachingsupport.com(919) 847-4757


Martin Brossman to Speak at Capital City Club’s Trendsetters Meeting

Martin Brossman, ”What’s New About Men… What Women Want to Know”


Who: Martin Brossman & Associates

What: “What’s New About Men… What Women Want to Know”

This presentation, designed specifically for women’s groups, gives attendees a glimpse into the book “Finding Our Fire—Enhancing men’s connection to heart, passion and strength,” by Martin Brossman. The presentation will focus on how:

• growing numbers of men are transforming their marriage, family and business
• elationships by developing meaningful friendships with other men.
• men are finding ways to authentically connect with each other, discussing life’s challenges in groups like the Men’s Inquiry.
• there are effective community resources for healthy men.
• Brossman’s work has transformed men worldwide.

Where: Capital City Club, Progress Energy Bldg - 21st Floor 410 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC

When: Tuesday, September 19th, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

How: Visit www.capitalraleigh.com, or contact Jessie Gani at the Capital City Club by calling
(919) 832-5526, to register.

About Martin Brossman & Associates: Martin Brossman & Associates is an organization committed to supporting people in living lives they love through success coaching. Brossman is a trainer and personal coach, specializing in communications, career direction, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness. He is a speaker and trainer, presenting to corporations, government agencies and medical centers, including: IBM, The EPA, Duke Medical Center, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the National Leadership Training Forum of the American Society for Training and Development. For more information about Martin Brossman & Associates, visit www.coachingsupport.com or call (919) 847-4757.

About the Trendsetters: The Trendsetters is a diverse group of women who gather for personal and professional development. They meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and a speaker. This organization is open to Capital City Club members only. For more information about the Trendsetters or the Capital City Club, call 919.832.5526


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New reviews and responces to the live Men's Inquiry Recording!

Raw communication and Honesty 11 Jul 2006
by (name withheld )

This CD is well introduced and outlined, covering many topics. What strikes me most about is the honesty, and how men are speaking from their own experience, knowing that it has value. It talks about how we, as men, validate ourselves how we handle responsibility, how becoming a man can mean being responsible, and how that can level the playing field for all men. It talks about giving credit where credit due, about marriage, knowing what it is, being the person you want to be without having to jump trough hoops, traits of good people, how men contribute to each others lives. Excellent, raw communication on the important things in men’s lives.
9 Jul 2006 (updated 9 Jul 2006)

'My communication with men has improved. '
by Catherine Franz
Martin Brossman, the creator of this CD was on my radio show on July 4 (www.letstalkmarketingshow.com). My first thoughts were about listening to this CD, "Why would I want to listen to a men's group? I am a woman, this is men's stuff." My curiousity got me to listen. I listened to men's perspective about their life and how they manage their communications. I was able to put myself in their shoes during the process and was able to take away many tips on how I can improve my communication to men in the future. Since then I have tried a few things out. And they worked. My communication with men has improved. Making a mind shift in order to improve communication skills can come from many sources. This one took me completely by surprise. Thus, if you are a women and only think this is for men, open your mind just enough to think of this from a different angle because there is one. I recommend this CD whether you are a women but especially if you are a man. Catherine Franz, MCC Producer & Host Let's Talk Marketing Radio Show Every Tuesday 10 am www.fcac.org/webr


Unique viewpoints! 9 Jul 2006
by Amy Benevento
Listening to snippets of Martin's tape has brought me new insights into the way men think and view their world. In this society today you find many women opening their heart to ideas on marriage, insecurity, their role in society, etc. To now hear men giving their viewpoints is definitely an eye opener. ~Amy Benevento

The back cover of the CD:

To learn more about the CD go to:

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

1st POD cast with Martin Brossman

"Martin Brossman, a personal coach in NC, brings an amazing new light to the "way men think", from interacting closely with men in many ways. His insights into the masculine & feminine in each of us, helps us to understand what's going on in the opposite sex brains.
After all these years of interacting with each other, one would think we know how to play well together by now, but nooo. We still say, after all these years, I just don't understand men, I just don't understand woman!

Martin has been leading men's discussion group's, called "men's inquiry", for many years & is compiling an audio version of 100 or so interviews with men. He is also writing a book on same, "Finding Our Fire - Enhancing men's connection to heart, passion and strength".
This interview between "The Good Chi Lady" & Martin is extra special because they discuss a Big Sur, Eselan Institute trip they took together and how a man & woman interacted in the midst of confusion, misperceptions and a severe case of poison oak!

We don't seem to "dive in" to the reasons why we do and think so differently. Martin and Sonja bring a passion for this, diving into the causes, to the table, & keep it light and fun. Of course , very informative too!

Exploring why men & women are so different is a passion Martin Brossman has had for many years. Along with the "Good Chi Lady", join in as these two dive into discussion of the masculine /feminine journey in each of us. "




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A Women's Inquiry Blog has been created!

A Women's Inquiry Blog has been created!

This blog is about the progress of The Women's Inquiry and may include:- Events by members that relate to the women's inquiry- New resources for women in the community- Progress related to both the in-person women's inquiry, The on-line Women's Inquiry, FWS on-line discussion group. About the leadership team of the in person Raleigh NC Women's Inquiry group

Barbara Carr Brossman ( http://www.naturesface.net/ )

Amy L. Sky ( http://www.amylsky.com/ ) & now a new member:

Janet Bauer Speaker & Workshops Trainer (more to come about her)

The Women's Inquiry Blog can be reached at http://womensinquiry.blogspot.com/

Also, another blog that has been started that welcomes contributions is: Single Mothers (Single Parent) Raising Sons: What works & what does not work Single Mothers Raising Sons is a blog where single mothers share their stories, issues, victories, concerns, what works and what does not work in raising sons. How did you address their need of healthy male role models (or any comment on this)? This is a public service of The Women's Inquiry http://www.thewomensinquiry.com/ These are the real 'experts' with true life experience.
To contribute a posting to this blog please email it to women@toinquire.com
The blog web site is: http://mothersandsons.blogspot.com/


I am honored to support these groups.
Martin Brossman
www.CoachingSupport.com
Martin@CoachingSupport.com



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Martin Brossman is interviewed on a Washington DC area radio station today 7-4-2006

Topic: How men become successful in business

Martin Brossman is interviewed on a Washington DC area radio station today 7-4-2006 .
The show is Let's Talk Marketing Weekly Radio Show Update: http://www.letstalkmarketingshow.com/

On the 4th of July Martin Brossman will be in the Northern Virginia area and live in the WEBR studio with us on this very important celebration day. We will be discussing men and what they need to be more successful in life, in business, and their relationships with women and more. Martin is a joy to be around and his wisdom comes from the ages. His humor will lighten your day.

After 10 years of leading a men’s discussion group for healthy functioning men, Martin Brossman has some unique ideas about men that can also be useful for women in business. Although we have made progress in our culture in seeing the value of women in business, there is an over-assumption that “men have it all’ which is disempowering to business women. Martin will discuss what he has observed to be competitive advantages women already have, gathered from coaching business women as well as working with men on life issues. What is holding men back from accomplishing their dreams and desires will be revealed. It is not uncommon for his male clients to begin reaching their financial goals and have them say: “And by the way, my wife loves who I am being at home”. Often success at work and success at home seem mutually exclusive and Martin will show how they are not.


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The Men's Inquiry Live - Special Edition 2006 is available!

The Men's Inquiry Live - Special Edition 2006 is available!

This is a rare opportunity -- actually the first-ever -- to listen in on a live "Men's Inquiry" meeting. The topic -- "What does it mean to be a man of your word?"-- accurately represents the typical content of this compelling monthly discussion group. Here the participants are courageously exploring their lives around the themes of integrity, responsibility and marriage - expressing their personal insights and resulting commitments. It's a powerful recording. Male listeners may learn more about themselves, and women listeners may discover an aspect or two of men they have never seen before. It is difficult not to be moved by the authentic voices of 18 diverse men in what would normally be a confidential session. The session recorded here was a gift by these men to me on the 10th anniversary of my founding the "Men's Inquiry." The discussion, as usual, is frank and lively, and yes, contains some adult expressions. This CD is also a fundraiser for the Men's & Women's Inquiry as well as The Triangle Men's Center of Raleigh.

For more information about the CD go to this web link:
http://www.toinquire.com/liveinquiry.htm

You can get this edited to 80min recording now on CD at lulu.com:
http://www.lulu.com/content/351752

Click here to purchase a MP3 download version of the event:
http://www.lulu.com/content/302500

And here to hear a sample of several short cuts from the CD
(a window will pop up and you can play it or download it)



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Another comment from a business women on the Men's Inquiry Audio CD

"I applaud the Men's Inquiry Group. It provides an open forum and exchange of men's views on a myriad of topics including individual integrity, communication between the sexes, the issues of trust and keeping your word, the definition and traits of a "good person", relationship dynamics with self and others, and the journey of self-exploration. I encourage men and women alike to listen to and learn from this interesting dialogue. Martin's soon to be published book Finding Our Fire - Enhancing Men's Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength was inspired from his facilitations with the Men's Inquiry group and I am sure it will not disappoint!”
J.W.

Click here to learn more about the CD or purchase it

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As a birthday gift I requested men participate in the 1st live recording of The Men’s Inquiry meeting.

As a birthday gift I requested men participate in the 1st live recording of The Men’s Inquiry meeting. This will be a complementary product to the upcoming book “Finding Our Fire”. The recording is in processing now and will be available on CD at the end of May. Following is the comments from a remarkable woman on hearing the draft of the first live recording The Men’s Inquiry:


It was amazing how engrossing this discussion was in the disembodied fashion of listening to the sound tracks alone. There was no distraction to the listening since there were no faces, body language, or gestures to vie for attention. I heard honest communication almost entirely free from defensiveness. Your point in the introduction about not offering solutions because they can raise defenses was interesting and, I confess, hit home with me. It was amazing how on target and true the discussion stayed while flowing very naturally. It was also interesting how the men respected the rule about each other's speaking time. The voices seemed stress free throughout the comments. By this I do not mean uninvolved or unconcerned, I simply mean I did not hear the tension of immediate stress in their voices. There were a number of fascinating insights brought out in this discussion. Listening/checking in with what a person heard, voice tone, the importance of recognition, the importance of and what it means to give and keep one's word and the wisdom and courage to know when to break that word - and the recognition that both men and women have the responsibility to own positive (I am avoiding the term 'good') traits. The recognition that it is okay to say no was a good one. I think sometimes women think we are the only ones to 'over commit', so it is interesting to hear men wrestle with this as well - or recognize that they need to deal with it more effectively and positively. It was also interesting to hear men discussing that it takes commitment from both parties to make good two-way communication (even mundane communication) and to have an abiding relationship. What also caught my attention is that there was no 'posturing'. The men seemed to speak from where they were, not where they thought they should be or where they perceived the world thought they should be. This really is a huge thing! As one man said, it was amazing to him that what was going on in his head was going on in other (men's heads) as well - this despite the fact he came from an apparently different background experience from at least some of the other men - a sort of we are different, but we are the same kind of thing.It seems to me that maybe men learn to 'protect' themselves (or is it protecting their concept of masculinity?) to "hold their place in society" in ways that vary by their cultural influence while women learn to protect themselves to "gain a place in society" in ways that vary by their cultural influence. With 'shields of all sorts up' with all of us, effective communication can be a daunting task - men to men, women to women, men to women, and women to men - yet communication is the key to good personal relationships to successful work outcomes, even to honestly knowing yourself. Your Men's Inquiry Group gives an open forum for men to practice those honest communication skills for self understanding, all kinds of interpersonal relationship development, and even to promoting active achievement recognition. What a mission you are on!!It took me over an hour to write these few comments because I kept having to reflect on something else I heard in the discussion. It also is now about 2:30 AM so that may have affected my thoughts! I don't know that you expected comments, but I simply wanted to share a little of what I got from hearing an unexpectedly powerful "ordinary' discussion among men. Thank you for the honor - and dare I say trust? - in sharing this with me. It has given me greater insight into your work and appreciation of your very special skills.

- Professional business women that had build and sold success businesses. (Name withheld)

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

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