Men and Grief

I am honored to be mentioned in Tom Golden's new book  The Way Men Heal on Kindle and am blessed that I knew about his work before my Fathers passing so I did what I needed to do to honor the loss of my Father last year. This book is not a one trick to solve all grief but it is a way to let women understand the boys and men in their lives that are facing loss. It is also a way for men to understand how to deal with loss in a way that honors their souls.

Who should read it? Every man and woman and most important every therapist that deals clients that have had loss. If you get value from the book, that is less than $10.00 on Amazon, then do the right thing and write a review for Tom on Amazon, I did. This video gives you a window into what Tom had provided in the book and take a moment to see it:





Here is the link to the book The Way Men Heal on Kindle:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Way-Men-Heal-ebook/dp/B00B0OKZ3W

And the link to the Facebook page that I created in honor of the passing of my Father referenced in the book. Consider Liking that page and saying hello:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Three-Martin-Brossmans-I-II-III/501557776551494

- Martin Brossman
  FindingOurFire.com

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 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

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.

Responses to the book Finding Our Fire & other related products

First responses to the book: Finding Our Fire - Enhancing Men's Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength
(available at: http://www.findingourfire.com/ ):

First responses to the book: Finding Our Fire - Enhancing Men's Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength (available at: http://www.themensinquiry.com/ ):

>“In Finding Our Fire, Martin Brossman gives from the very depth of his soul, from his fire. Turn the page and your fire will be sparked. Turn the next page and your heart will be opened. Turn the next page and you will find strength. Turn and turn, and you will be awakened to what is alive in you! For both men and women, Finding Our Fire will stimulate the best in you and open your world to a deeper connection with the energy needed to create a more harmonious future!”
-Carolyn R. Craft, Host “Waking Up with Carolyn Craft” on Sirius Satellite Radio 114

>This is a remarkable book. It provides deep insight into man's inner thoughts, passions, and attempts to understand himself and the world around him. It provides a mirror for a man to perhaps see what he never saw clearly before and share that insight with his fellow man. It is also a celebration of life--by opening up and expressing concerns, issues and experiences enriching each others lives. It surely expresses the brotherhood of man and provides a new and invaluable insight for women to better comprehend and better share relations with each other and the men in their lives.
Tom Wagner

>“I have barely finished the book and find myself using quotes and stories from the book with my clients to help the deal with issues.”
Vickie Penninger

> “I wept when I read the section on Fathers.”
Barton Cutter

> What I liked most about your book is the “real” quality of it. It was not top-heavy with a bunch of psychology stuff which is only important to psychologists and medical people and means nothing to the guy who has the problem. Your case studies were written by real identifiable people. They were uncensored and not “selected” to prove a point or some new theory that an author could conceive. The best part was reading the stories and being able to identify the voices. These are real people and their problems carried over from story to story in very believable ways. The other thing I like is that without saying so, you have provided a very objective and understandable source of cases that can be read and studied by others. Your cases are still breathing with me and I often catch myself wanting to ask questions directly to the people in these case stories. I don’t know why our education system hasn’t picked up on the value of your work. It is obvious to me that we are missing a whole major culture activity with our sons and fathers and husbands and single men. What an oversight! We have become so centered around our work that we have lost one of the most valuable teaching activities that we can learn from life.
Alan Schlukbier

> "Martin has strong insight as to what's been missing in this society from a male perspective and is communicated in his book 'Finding Our Fire'."
Jean Wright from Raleigh, NC

> "Hooray - a self-help book that doesn't make men out to be all wrong."
Mike Vaio

>“A gift from a dedicated leader in personal growth, particularly the development of the healthy male ego, “Finding Our Fire” is a must read for psychotherapists, life coaches and anyone interested in the wounding and healing of the male psyche.”
Barry K. Selman, LCSW

> “Finding Our Fire provides insights about the male psyche that go well beyond today’s trendy, politically correct media version.”
Dana Gower

> "Martin's insight into men and women is astounding. I have watched him facilitate groups and seen what happens when he works his 'magic' --- letting people be who they are, and, at the same time, drawing out their innermost feelings and thoughts. His new book is a true gift for men, and for women too, bringing all of us closer together by recognizing that deep down, we are the same. "
Janet Bauer - International Trainer and Speaker

> "Men from various parts of the USA and other parts of the world, with different backgrounds and life experiences, use this opportunity to find their voice, and reflect on their own lives, exploring issues that concern them."
Barry Brown, M.A., Counsellor

> "From the cover to the content, Finding Our Fire is a superb example of one man's passion for excellence and his desire to impact others in a positive way. The author, Martin Brossman, has devoted over a decade of his life to the burgeoning men's movement in America. Brossman spent years conceiving and creating this book that is as much for women as it is for men. For unique insights provided by men from around the world on issues that touch their lives, Finding Our Fire is a book you just have to read."
Michael Saleeby - Community College English Teacher / Poet

> "ALMOST EVERY GUY I KNOW SHOULD READ THIS BOOK! But I know also that not every guy is remotely ready to face the truths that you have written about! In my experience with men, most of them would probably think they DON'T NEED to CHANGE THEMSELVES, and therefore would not get very far in the book. OF COURSE, those may be the ones that WOULD get the most out of taking THE time TO READ it. But the important thing is that when your book gets into the hands of the men that are indeed ready for it....it will launch them into an emotionally healthy life! Let me tell you! I have been looking for that kind of man all of my life!"
- Catherine

> Well worth the investment!
"Having read Martin's book, then listening to the audio, I have three simple steps. Get the book, get this audio - start moving forward!
You can hear the passion in Martin's voice as he speaks not only from his experiences, but from his heart as well. Whether men feel comfortable with his observations (derived from many years of work) or not, they resound with truth-truth's not often discussed in today's world.
It's for men. It's for women. It's for humans. Inquiry is the appropriate term for this work.
Great job Martin!"
Kelly Castor - "The Blue Jean CEO"

> The North American Men's Movement has several effective spokesmen and I count Martin Brossman as one of them. The information in both his book Finding Our Fire and in this recorded lecture is solid and up-to-date, and the passion and authenticity in his presentation are unmistakable. For anyone seeking material and impetus on how to improve men's lives,
Mr Brossman's works are an excellent resource. I give them my highest recommendation.
-- Richard Grassi,
Humanities and Language Dept,
Kanazawa University, Japan

Experiences Men had by Contributing to the Book

Kyle
As I have been answering the questions posed for this book, many things are happening. I am thinking about what I have written, sometimes way after I've written it. I am seeing myself and listening to my own answers as though I am someone else. The way that this seems to be helping is that looking like this is clearer and without my judgments. It's helping me see what is true rather than what I have distorted. For example, I found myself writing about my experiences with my father. He may not have been as cruel or violent as I wrote. Maybe I portrayed him unfairly. He didn't know how to express love, and yet I know he loved. His intentions were good. His work ethic was strong. He came from a life of hardship and cruelty in the old country and here in the US also in the early 1900s. Several of his brothers died in prison. And his family was broken, with young children put out on their own or in his reckless care.
He had bursts of meanness and violence. But, at the tenacious and caring hands of my mother I saw him reform and soften as he aged, with his desire to be responsible to his own family of six. My mother got the $96 weekly paycheck and she gave him $10 for all his expenses. He often worked dangerous jobs for extra money. He always came to watch me in sports. He was not educated. I was ashamed of him. He wasn't afraid of anyone. He seemed stingy but was generous to his family.

I am hurt that I only got brief dialogues with him, and none when I was older. I feel he had a lot to tell me about and I want to know now... but can't. Yes, as a boy he hurt me physically and it was a struggle psychologically too. But, I see now I was strong enough that it didn't harm me in any meaningful way. Perhaps it even inspired me to be not like him... and it is taking me a long time to be Not like him. He was unpredictable, often hypocritical in raising me, and he was prejudiced against ‘Negros’ being in the neighborhood. This bothered me a great deal, even as a small boy and it has turned into my being my own lifelong watchdog for my prejudices. And prejudices creep into everything, interfering with my seeing the 'real' thing. And this has turned into my greatest aspiration-- to listen fully.

So, when I first wrote about all this in answering the questions for the book, my memories were vague. But, as I wrote they became vivid. And my story was created.

Rob
I found out that many things I thought were ‘just my problem’ I share with many men. This is a lot, I mean a lot!

Chas
I would not have kept going without your encouragement through contributing to this book, dedication and support. You are a very good man! We men do well when we see the beauty in ourselves and walk beside each other in our separate journeys.

Joel
My insight is that there is more to me than surfaces regularly in the day-to-day world; a bit of mystery, a bit of myth, a bit of me that is hidden and needs to be released. My commitment is to continue with men's work to uncover myself for a fuller richer life. This process and joining the Inquiry group has been a way of identifying the gold in my life. Thank you so much for reminding me that I am capable of being who I am and being proud of it. Where do men get this today?

Clark
The questions alone were worth the price of admission! Seriously, I got as much out of reading the questions as I did out of replying to them. What have I committed to do different? I could answer something for almost every chapter of questions. One of the main items is realizing that my parents did the best they could in the situation they were in. They almost changed before my eyes as I asked the questions over and over. I can not imagine a man’s life would not change by reading these questions, in fact I can imagine a woman’s would not as well.

Audio Presentation about writing the book from the book signing:
http://www.themensinquiry.com/findingourfire-1stbooksigning.htm

Go here to read what others have said about The Men's Inquiry:
http://www.toinquire.com/valuetheygained.htm

From the Men's Inquiry Blog: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

My book about 10 years of The Men's Inquiry is available on-line!

My book about 10 years of The Men's Inquiry is available on-line!

The book Finding Our Fire: Enhancing Men's Connection to Heart, Passion and Strength is available to purchase on-line!!

To read more about the book and purchase your copy got to: http://www.toinquire.com/findingourfire.htm

Thanks for all the support!! Your comments are welcome: Martin@CoachingSupport.com

From the Men's Inquiry Blog: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

The Book Signing was a great success with over 50 people

The Book Signing was a great success with over 50 people and sold out of book!

Click here to hear the presentaiton and see other photos.

Thanks to all that came!

From the Men's Inquiry Blog: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

Martin participated in the Boy Crisis Conference in Washington DC

Martin participated in the Boys and the Boy Crisis Conference July 13-14, 2007 in Washington D.C. With his new book "Finding Our Fire" in hand, Martin gained a greater understanding of the connection to the important work of The Men's Inquiry and how that supports providing positive role models for boys - as well as the importance of supporting positive role models of fathers. Martin also had the opportunity to reconnect to his mentor and friend Dr. Warren Farrell. The picture is of Martin and his father with Warren Farrell.

Topics covered:

What is the Boy Crisis?
Is there a level playing field for boys?
What helps boys in schools and what can be done?
Is there a War Against Boys?
What role does fatherhood play?
How does divorce and fatherlessness impact boys?

From the Men's Inquiry Blog: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

Join us for the book signing of Finding Our Fire

The Fire is Coming!
July 22 4-7PM

Join us for the book signing of Finding Our Fire
at Dancing Moon Book & Gifts store.
( 1840 Wake Forest Rd.Raleigh, North Carolina 27608 )
With a presentation about the creation of the book
by Martin Brossman
Limited space, come early.
Light refreshments & door prizes!
Join us!

Google Map Directions

Bookstore's website direcitons

Book stores phone number: Phone: (919) 833-8081

More about the book

The Men's Inquiry:

http://www.themensinquiry.com/

The book will also be released to be ordered on-line at the same date.

News brief published in Natural Awakning (RTP issue)

Book Signing Event Will Present Back Story of “Finding Our Fire”
On Sunday, July 22 from 4pm to 7 pm, Dancing Moon bookstore will host a special book signing event for Raleigh author Martin Brossman who will be introducing his work, “ Finding Our Fire: Enhancing Men’s Connection to Heart, Passion & Strength.” Based on over a decade of facilitating The Men’s Inquiry which Brossman founded, the book incorporates contributed insights from over 100 men who responded to the questions gleaned from numerous Inquiry meetings. Brossman will give a presentation on how the book was created, and there will be light refreshments and door prizes.“My intention is for the book to provide a new window into the minds of men for both male and female readers.” Brossman said. “It can be read simply for entertainment and understanding, or it can serve as a reference to help others facilitate Inquiry meetings similar to our model. Most of all, it is a rare expression of the sincere voice of men speaking honestly on issues that affect us all.”

Dancing Moon bookstore is located at 1840 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh NC 27608.For more information on “Finding Our Fire” go to www.themensinquiry.com.
Martin Brossman is a success coach and trainer. He can be reached at 919-847-4757 or e-mail: martin@coachingsupport.com.

From the Men's Inquiry Blog: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

Today Martin Brossman Ron Hering Mission of Service Award!

This is a photo of the Ron Hering Mission of Service Award recived by Martin Brossman today.

Today Martin Brossman Ron Hering Mission of Service Award! At a celebration of the ManKind Project Martin was awarded the Ron Hering Mission of Service Award by a group of men including friends and family. Including his wife Barbara Carr Brossman ( www.NaturesFace.com ) and Janet Bauer that is part of the Women's Inquiry team (her business web site is: www.whatsgreataboutyou.com ) . Martin created and lead the Men's Inquiry since 1996 ( www.themensinquiry.com ) and created the Women's Inquiry about 5 years ago ( www.thewomensinquiry.com ).

To learn more more about the Ron Hering Mission of Service Award that Martin received see the earlier blog click here

The home page of this (Men's Inquiry) blog is: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

Interviewed on Nicki & Beth in the Morning

Martin Brossman was interviewed today about Men During Divorce on the Nicki & Beth Morning show as part of their week-long special focusing on "Male Viewpoint" (MVP). About the show: "The Nicki & Beth Morning Show is the only all syndicated female hosted morning show in America. The program is hosted by Nicki Morse (formerly of Sunny 93.9's "Bob & Nicki Morning Show" & television reporter for NBC 17 (both in Raleigh) and numerous large market morning hosting positions in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Richmond and more; and, Beth Morris, unLicensed therapist and acclaimed storyteller.

Now moving to a new location to be announced soon.

Martin Brossman was a regular guest on the Tuesday Show।
Click here to here the show on "Single Mother's Raising Sons"

To learn about Nicki Morse radio experience go to: http://nickimorse.voice123.com/

And to find out about the show Nicki & Beth call Beth Morris at (919) 818-6462

From The Men's Inquiry Blog: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

Martin Brossman nominated for Ron Hering Awards

Today November 30th 2006, Martin Brossman nominated for the Ron Hering Awards for the Greater Carolina's ( including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina ):

Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards Protocol :

History:
In 1999, MKP began recognizing men and teams of men (i.e. I-group) who were actively demonstrating living a life in mission. Specifically this mission was in service to the world – NOT to MKP. The award was named after the late Ron Hering, one of the three founders of the MKP. Typically these awards were announced and presented at the mid-year conference.

The nomination document:

From: Greater Carolina Center of MKPI
Re: Nominee for 2006 Hering Mission of Service Award
Date: November 30, 2006

1. Nominee = Martin W. Brossman

2. Greater Carolina's Center

3. Martin@CoachingSupport.com Martin W. Brossman
6260-100 Glenwood Ave., Suite 251
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 NC USA

4. Martin Brossman has selflessly served the men’s movement for over ten years in numerous ways. In addition to his active involvement in MKPI and his I-Group, Martin served on the Leadership Council of the Triangle Men’s Center at a critical time in its history and contributed to the survival and continued existence of this resource for local men. In addition, he is the founder and continuing convener of The Men’s Inquiry, an open monthly dialogue for men committed to deep, authentic exploration of masculine identity and men’s issues. He has opened the Inquiry not only to local men, but to men nationally through his use of the phone bridge and an Internet website, toinquire.com. The on-line Men’s Inquiry includes men from around the world exploring monthly issues about our lives. Martin’s articles on men’s issues have been published in several on-line men’s journals. He was a key player in the creation of the first community-wide forum on father issues with over 400 participants. His commitment to appreciating diversity has led him to seek alliances with different groups, including assisting churches in developing their men’s work. In this vein, Martin assisted an African-American North Carolina man to create a black Christian men’s group based on his Men’s Inquiry principles. Martin has volunteered to speak to numerous groups on The ManKind Project and men’s work, including a presentation for women’s groups called “What’s New About Men That Women Want to Know,” where he shares his own experience of the value of men’s work. Martin created an active blog called “Single Mothers Raising Sons” to support the involvement of men in our community in the raising of boys who are living with single mothers. Five years ago Martin also created a complementary once-a-month Women’s Inquiry in his home. As a result of the success of the Men’s Inquiry and to extend its impact into the world, Martin has also compiled an extensive collection of male voices on critical issues of concern to men soon to be published in both CD and print formats, entitled Finding Our Fire: Enhancing Men’s Connection to Heart, Passion & Strength, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Triangle Men’s Center and referencing MKP as a resource for men.

5. I hereby grant my permission to have this information made public at the awards ceremony. –Martin W. Brossman

6. (Photo attached)

7. BIO: Martin Brossman is an accomplished Success coach, author and trainer, and a Certified Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He is a graduate of St. Andrews College and has over eighteen years of professional experience including seven years with IBM Customer Service and the creation of two successful small businesses. He is the author of Finding Our Fire: Enhancing Men’s Connection to Heart, Passion & Strength.

8. Mission Statement:

My mission is supporting people in living lives they love--lives so filled with meaning and fulfillment that on their death bed they are are moved to tears by the beautiful life they lived. My life is committed to contributing to a world that works for all us.

9. Yes, our community is joyfully sponsoring Martin to come to Glen Ivy to accept his award in person in February.

"It is a big honor for me to receive this and I want to thank all of the men and women that have supported this with their courage" Martin Brossman

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 .

http://mensightmagazine.com/"

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!

The home page of this (Men's Inquiry) blog is: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

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

The home page of this (Men's Inquiry) blog is: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

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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The home page of this (Men's Inquiry) blog is: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

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

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



The home page of this (Men's Inquiry) blog is: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

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.


The home page of this (Men's Inquiry) blog is: http://toinquire.blogspot.com/

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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