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The ManKind Podcast171 - Break Free from Adolescent Psychology: The Journey to Conscious Manhood with Ken MossmanText Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, host Boysen Hodgson sits down with Ken Mossman, a seasoned coach and thought leader, to delve deep into the complexities of manhood and masculinity. Ken works with men who are visionaries, map makers, iconoclasts, and creative cliff jumpers, helping them create legacies of conscious responsibility and positive change. Together, Boysen and Ken explore the journey of becoming a conscious, integrated adult male and how to break free from the limiting patterns of adolescent behavior.Ken shares his personal experiences...2024-09-231h 10
Safe Harbour#1 Navigating Fatherhood & Modern Masculinity - Ken MossmanNavigating Fatherhood & Modern Masculinity - Ken Mossman
In this episode of Safe Harbor, host Jamie welcomes Ken Mossman, a seasoned men's coach, to discuss the complexities and realities of modern fatherhood and masculinity. They delve into the importance of having real conversations with your children, the impact of social media on relationships, and the cultural loss of eldership and rites of passage. They also touch on the challenges of guiding young men in a world filled with negative influences. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Jamie and Ken offer a heartfelt dialogue on what it means to...2024-06-0440 min
Modern MasculinityEmotional Intelligence: Integrating Your Inner Child with Ken MossmanListeners, you are invited into a deep exploration of masculinity, personal responsibility, and the journey towards integrated adulthood with Ken Mossman. Ken sheds light on the importance of acknowledging and integrating various aspects of oneself to navigate the complexities of modern life effectively. Through discussions on emotional literacy, ancestral responsibility, and the societal scripts that shape men's lives, this episode offers a transformative look at what it means to be a man today. Ken’s perspective encourages men to redefine success, embrace their multidimensional selves, and engage in practices that foster a balanced and fulfilling life.Chapters:...2024-02-2342 min
What Are You Made Of?Embracing Complexity: The Journey to Authentic Manhood with Ken MossmanIn this episode, we delve into the intricate journey of self-discovery and reclamation with our guest, Ken Mossman. Ken, who works closely with visionaries, map makers, and iconoclasts, brings a unique perspective to the conversation. He shares his insights on the importance of persistence and the power of embracing one's true essence.
From the very start, Ken's story resonates deeply with those who have ever questioned their path or struggled to find their place in the world. He highlights the common thread of persistence that runs through the stories of all successful individuals, emphasizing...2024-02-2033 min
unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male Students151. Leading with Love, Building Trust - with Ken Mossman, Executive and Leadership Coach, Writer, Podcaster“When I’m having a good time, I feel like my soul and my spirit are in the room. They’re both present and in the room. And if I’m not enjoying myself, then I feel like I’m disconnected from those bigger parts of myself.” - Ken Mossman
Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Ken Mossman. An executive and leadership coach who’s specialized in working with men for two decades, Ken has an international clientele from a wide range of industries – from finance, academia, and tech, to entrepreneurship, medicine, and the arts. Ken imagines...2023-07-2651 min
Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan DotyKen Mossman - Your Child’s Truth vs. Your ExpectationsIn this heart warming episode, Ken Mossman and I revel in the ineffable nature of a father’s love for their kid, the opportunities hiding in our failures, and the essential task of simply getting out of our children’s way. We pinpoint the willingness to be changed as an essential ingredient in successful fatherhood as it's the very first step of doing The Work. Ken Mossman is an executive and personal coach who’s specialized in working with men for almost two decades. He works with an international clientele from such diverse industries as finance, higher educat...2023-07-061h 27
The Leadership Tales Podcast with Colin HunterHelping Men Rediscover Their Joy with Ken MossmanI am delighted to welcome Ken Mossman to the podcast today! Ken is the Founder of Cirrus Leadership and Coaching, as well as the creator of the Integrated Adult Men (IAM) framework and courses. The story of IAM resonates for me in the changing world we live in and the changing role of being a man or a father.Ken works with men to help them rediscover their joy and become better versions of themselves—helping them find personal fulfillment, contribute more, and become better leaders. His natural curiosity is infectious and propels his mission forward....2023-06-0533 min
Breaking SalesDetach from Attachment with Ken MossmanHigh performers have a tendency to develop attachments to their successes, failures, and clients. Attaching your personal identity to metrics and people can be a major hurdle to overcome as you try and figure out who you are as a person. Ken Mossman has seen the catastrophic role attachment to the wrong thing can play in shaping and understanding our identity. As the head of Cirrus Leadership, Ken has been coaching men who have lost sight of their personal identity to help them realign and, as he puts it, get their mojo back. ...2023-04-0325 minBreaking SalesStop Confusing Your Drive, Performance, and Identity with Ken MossmanHigh performers have a tendency to confuse their performance results with their identity. Labeling yourself can be catastrophic as you try and figure out who you are as a person. If you play the labeling game – you are going to lose. Ken Mossman knows this well. As the head of Cirrus Leadership, Ken has been coaching men who have lost sight of their personal identity to help them realign and, as he puts it, get their mojo back. In this episode, Dan and Ken talk about the game and the journey of tr...2023-03-2023 min
Mojo for the Modern ManBooks, Broken Bones, and a Hunger to Learn – Robert Muncaster Act 2Robert Muncaster opens Act 2 by sharing how, whilst facing challenges in his marriage, sitting down for coffee with another man led to stepping into men’s work. He riffs on the importance of setting ego aside to hold space in relationships.Reflecting on how “the lesson repeats itself until the lesson is learned,” Robert highlights learning about practices of deeper communication and the importance of making mistakes.Robert riffs on stories and why storytelling has been part of our DNA for as long as we’ve been around, then turns to the 7 Hermetic Principle...2022-05-1031 minMojo for the Modern ManBooks, Broken Bones, and a Hunger to Learn – Robert Muncaster Act 1For Robert Muncaster, the only requirement in a very free childhood was returning home after the streetlights came on. He spent his first days in Ottawa, Ontario, soon moving across Canada to Vancouver, BC. Robert shares his experience of flying down mountain trails on his bicycle, seeking challenges that included a hefty share of broken bones which proved, more than anything else, to be mere inconveniences.With 26 corrective surgeries to his feet early in his primary school days, Robert took his education into his own hands. In the first grade, he became a self-directed student, accelerating beyond his...2022-05-0328 minMojo for the Modern ManDavid Taylor-Klaus on Unf@#king the World, Listening, and Learning to Human - Act 2We open Act 2 with David Taylor-Klaus dishing on his collegiate acting career and how, through that experience, he learned powerful keys to connection and wanting for others. As we turn to the topic of purpose, David tells a story of returning to crew in his 30’s – and, after rowing in a winning 4-man Master’s crew, getting launched from a racing shell into water well-stocked with a nasty array of infectious pathogens. That unfortunate dip led to an infection… and the fortuitous intersection of his physical recovery and that of one of his children...2022-04-2630 minMojo for the Modern ManDavid Taylor-Klaus on Unf@#king the World, Listening, and Learning to Human - Act 1David Taylor-Klaus launches Act 1 describing walking one very specific tightrope of his childhood: “Dude, it was odd! I grew up a liberal Jew in the South, 20 miles from where the Klan reconstituted in 1898!” He points to reverberations of the 1958 Atlanta synagogue bombing that impacted his early experience in the ‘70’s and '80's.David shares how he shocked his mother by saying “bye, y’all!” to his classmates as he stepped off a school bus just days after starting school in Atlanta. He unpacks the influence – and beauty – of navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD, highlighting how...2022-04-2028 min
Humanly PossibleThe Integrated Adult Man with Ken Mossman @KenCMossmanKen Mossman is an executive and personal coach who’s specialized in working with men for almost two decades. He works with an international clientele from such diverse industries as finance, higher education, law, entertainment, medicine, venture capital, technology, entrepreneurship and the arts. Ken helps men develop and master their emotional literacy, fluency and flexibility so they can connect and communicate with the people around them more powerfully.After high school, Ken pursued various educational and career interests before being referred to a CTI course by a client where he found a home and eventually his...2022-04-0541 minMojo for the Modern ManLife as a Masterpiece with Alexander Inchbald – Act 2After a brief monologue on responsibility, (mine…) Alexander Inchbald opens Act 2 with a reflection on… cake. We explore the roles of ego and how it can serve as a tool or, when it insists on grabbing the wheel, how it gets in the way of creativity. Alexander touches on the pathways creative energy takes through the body and riffs on the role of the observer before inviting us to look at love as both gateway into – and foundation beneath – a new world in which people get to find, create, and live their masterpieces. Alexander g...2022-04-0528 minMojo for the Modern ManLife as a Masterpiece with Alexander Inchbald – Act 1Alexander Inchbald brings us into his world via British private school shorts and glorious handfuls of paint. His dream, from the moment of dipping into that paint, was to live his life as an artist.The bubble of his dream was burst when, as a teen, his father pulled him aside and told him that he’d “never make a living as an artist,” beginning a decline into depression and partying, resulting in serious damage to his stomach lining.After a 14-year hiatus from making art, he sat on a balcony with a friend...2022-03-2930 minMojo for the Modern ManRobert Raymond Riopel: Years? We’re Talking Decades! – Act 2Act 2 opens with Robert Raymond Riopel reflecting on the story of how the biography of Steve Jobs came to be written, and key data the author revealed that shed light on the path of Robert’s own development. Robert discusses practices of setting ego aside when he and his team deliver and receive feedback, leveraging empathy, compassion and “brutal, honest truth” at the same time. Digging deep into his experience with communication and relationships, Robert shares an important practice of listening. We riff back and forth on the challenges of setting solutions aside to stay p...2022-03-1526 minMojo for the Modern ManRobert Raymond Riopel: Years? We’re Talking Decades! – Act 1Robert Raymond Riopel opens Act 1 laying out the dimensions of “the box” he grew up with, including the limited options of “work for the post office or in the oil fields” to provide for your family. At 21, he found himself the “old guy,” delivering pizzas seven days a week.Faced with losing their gig, Robert and his wife, Roxanne, worked though months of challenges – including having very little money – to buy out the franchise pizza shops they were working in.His wife, who was raised to seek out “box-free” perspectives, had a powerful influence, helping Ro...2022-03-0833 minMojo for the Modern ManJason Ighani: Oh, the Many Places I've Been - Act 2Jason Ighani opens Act 2 with a look at “doing the work ourselves,” and having deep, honest conversations with his father. “It was one of those moments I heard my dad saying something that I had been waiting my entire life to hear him say.” Aside from being an important reconciliation, it opened the door for Jason and his father to reframe their relationship. We dig into Jason’s creative partnership with Aeric Meredith-Goujon, (one of the first guests on this podcast) beginning with a short, very important side trip highlighting the triangle of i...2022-03-0131 minMojo for the Modern ManJason Ighani: Oh, the Many Places I've Been - Act 1Born in Baltimore, Jason Ighani’s family followed his mother’s dreams, moving to Costa Rica when he was 10 years old. Shortly thereafter, his father discovered his own calling - working and teaching in an indigenous community, where his folks built a school and lived for 20 years. “It was extremely bizarre… I didn’t grow up with anybody having a similar experience…” Jason reflects on the power his childhood experience and how, though he didn’t recognize it at the time, it shaped him. He shares about becoming aware of the tension between the pristine magic of...2022-02-2232 minMojo for the Modern ManLeadership, Skinned Knees and Growing Leaders with Iggy Domagalski – Act 2Act 2 opens with Iggy Domagalski sharing about the sale of his company, Tundra Process Solutions, to Wajax, the company where he is now President and CEO.Iggy quickly touches the phenomenon of “quitan’stayed”, a behavior he discovered existed (and someone even created a name for) in the lower levels of an organization he worked for early in his career. Iggy shares “My number 1, biggest passion in business life is growing leaders,” bringing us around to a conversation about mentors, hiring great talent, and allowing people to risk, “skin their knees,” and grow throug...2022-02-1524 minMojo for the Modern ManLeadership, Skinned Knees and Growing Leaders with Iggy Domagalski – Act 1With a hefty early infusion of entrepreneurship already running through his veins a young age, Iggy Domagalski opens Act 1 reflecting on the formidable influence of his expat parents.Iggy shares some of the highs and lows he witnessed as his folks navigated, among other things, a dishwasher full of cash and suboptimal working conditions. In contrast, he points to the grace and gratitude his folks displayed in the face of all of it.Pointing toward his own personal operating system and the choices it inspires, Iggy discusses his “off the charts” sense...2022-02-0829 minMojo for the Modern ManMatt Sinkovitz: Prisons, Porn and Perspective - Act 2Act 2 opens with Matt Sinkovitz discussing being called – and answering that call – to his work. (At the time of recording, Matt was weeks away from wrapping up a year-long ministerial internship at a local hospital.)Matt continues with his move into the realm of men’s recovery from porn addiction, based on recognition of his own experiences of going down the rabbit-hole and, with help and support, finding his way to recovery.He shares how his growing consciousness allowed him to recognize his own patterns and how porn had created “a ceiling to my spirit...2022-02-0132 minMojo for the Modern ManMatt Sinkovitz: Prisons, Porn and Perspective - Act 1An ordained Buddhist Minister, Matt Sinkovitz shares tales of his Pentecostal upbringing – including a trip to China with his mother to do missionary work as a 13-year-old. He speaks about finding the courage to ask the “bigger” questions that led to a college philosophy class that, in turn, eventually led to discovering his own spiritual path.Matt describes how love serves to connect he and his family, even though he’s taken a divergent road from his religious roots. He touches on depression, bumping up against suicidal ideation, and awakening to the idea that he was, in fa...2022-01-2527 minMojo for the Modern ManKen Mossman – On the Other Side of the Mic with Rick TamlynIn this first new episode of 2022, my friend, colleague, and brother-in-good-work Rick Tamlyn turns the table and interviews me!Who knew...?In this departure from our regularly scheduled programming, Rick asks me to discuss the whys and wherefores of my work with men. We dig into the general state of manhood and look at our innate multi-dimensionality.Rick and I put several of our inner dimensions/aspects under the microscope and point out the ways in which we, as men - aided in no small part by lifetimes of distorted messages...2022-01-1850 minMojo for the Modern ManHiding, Seeking, Finding, Flourishing: Travis Stock – Act 2In Act 2 Travis Stock discusses the natural tendency to further isolate and “go at it alone” when emotional pain is present – and the importance of asking for help. His story continues with a move following his mentor to a ranch California where he was “thrown to the wolves” in some of the best possible and most challenging ways. Travis shares his journey to the work he loves best as a Coach, Lead Instructor and Master Facilitator for the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching™, and dishes on the profound ways working with h...2021-11-0924 minMojo for the Modern ManHiding, Seeking, Finding, Flourishing: Travis Stock – Act 1The child of a dental assistant and construction worker who were high school sweethearts, Travis Stock grew up in Tucson, Arizona. His family were members of a United Methodist reconciling congregation in which same-sex ceremonies, well before Marriage Equality became the law of the land, were not unusual occurrences.Even with that high level of community acceptance of LGBTQ people, Travis reflects on his own experiences of feeling different and separate as a gay boy, pouring himself into perfectionistic pursuits of music and studies as places to hide.Travis’ story is one of bot...2021-11-0228 minMojo for the Modern ManThe Outdoors was Our Internet: Bryan Kramer – Act 2Bryan Kramer kicks off Act 2 by dishing on his discoveries at the intersection of pizzas, cottonmouth, and “unexpected surprise and delight.”He shares stories of meeting his wife, founding his first company, and 18 years of international travel.While home for a short stint, Bryan’s son, an outspoken 11-year-old, pulled him aside and let him know that on his current trajectory, it was unlikely Bryan would live long enough to meet his own grandchildren.He was driving face-first into a combination of clinical obesity, diabetes and burn-out…Bryan rounds the bend...2021-10-2624 minMojo for the Modern ManThe Outdoors was Our Internet: Bryan Kramer – Act 1Born and raised in San Jose, California, Bryan Kramer grew up playing in the fields and orchards of the land that would become Silicon Valley. He reflects on his early days of saying goodbye to his parents in the morning, knowing that, because “the outdoors was our internet,” he and his friends wouldn’t be home until dark. Bryan tells of the gentle, firm push his parents gave him to pursue extracurricular activities for the sake of developing a broader appreciation for what life has to offer.He shares his experiences of the n...2021-10-1929 minMojo for the Modern ManMichael Naylor: Sport, Mind-Movies and the Healing Journey – Act 2 Michael Naylor begins Act 2 by revealing his personal introduction to the Enneagram following what he describes as his “Oprah-worthy” divorce.Quoting from one of his teachers with his signature, self-effacing humor – “You’re a fool and I’m a fool, so let’s just relax” – he shares his path to men’s work and busts the persistent myth that it’s even possible to go it alone in one’s healing journey.Michael’s transparency and raw honesty are refreshing, and his stories are packed with rich, colorful, and accessible wisdom.Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CP...2021-10-1231 minMojo for the Modern ManMichael Naylor: Sport, Mind-Movies and the Healing Journey – Act 1A quiet, shy and sensitive kid, Michael Naylor used sports to navigate the world of his younger days, finding his way via baseball to a full-ride scholarship at Oregon State University. While competitive, Michael shares how being a “tenderhearted athlete” contributed to his team performance.He discusses how being the default “family psychologist” as a young kid got old quickly, and later, how the outside pressures of identifying as an athlete led to budding awareness and inner exploration.Michael walks us through his experience of releasing his baseball identity and crossing the wilderness of deep s...2021-10-0523 min
School For Fathers Podcast#93: STRENGTH: Living a Whup-Ass Life - Ken MossmanIn this episode Executive and personal coach, Ken Mossman joins me - he’s founder of Cirrus Leadership and Coaching, father of Cai, husband of Danielle, and calls himself a Creative Cliff-Jumper. Together we talk about how owning all parts of yourself allows for a meaningful fun life. Ken breaks down how leveraging strengths, building capacity to hold paradox and creating home for your inner child is at the heart of living an integrated life. (And, friends, Ken doesn’t just talk the talk ---- this guy truly walks the walk). Here’s a few more wo...2021-10-0142 minMojo for the Modern ManNavigating, Playing and Leaving the Game Behind: Rodney Agnant, Act 2Act 2 opens with Rodney Agnant sharing the gift of having older siblings who went to bat for him, marking the beginning of the end of “the game” he brought us into in Act 1. He points to compassion, language, artmaking and the way they all weave into tapestries of identity – with a big bucket and moment of clarity from Jay-Z.Rodney invites us to ask incredibly important questions about human beings, compassion, potential, and greatness. He also draws important distinctions between the impossible and the improbable, challenging us to not conflate the two, and to stay present...2021-09-2825 minMojo for the Modern ManNavigating, Playing - and Leaving the Game Behind: Rodney Agnant, Act 1Hailing from “Brooklyn… East Flatbush, pre-gentrification!” Rodney Agnant launches by sharing an early conversation with his father, in which he was told – at the age of 7 – that as a “Black boy,” more than a few cards were stacked against his chances of success and there were adjustments to be made. Hence, "the game" of finding success, while finding one's self begins.Rodney goes into detail about his inner responses to his father’s warnings, about “navigating and playing the game,” and making a clear choice, this time at age 11, to get rid of his hometown accent. He reflects...2021-09-2121 minMojo for the Modern ManNico Boesten: Light, Shadow, Loss and Choice – Act 2In Act 2 Nico Boesten takes us to a significant, life-changing moment: that of his wife Ingrid’s cancer diagnosis. While he shares that he pulled back emotionally, he also highlights the mutually clearheaded, life-affirming choices made as a couple facing terminal illness and the inevitability of loss.Nico’s is a story of grace, faith, acceptance – and beautifully honoring life itself, inclusive of the full range of messiness that comes with being wholly human.Finally, Nico invites listeners to check out his own inspirations, offers a poignant quote and highlights the importance of approac...2021-09-1422 minMojo for the Modern ManNico Boesten: Light, Shadow, Loss and Choice – Act 1Nico Boesten, musician, producer, coach, father and so much more, describes the tender lessons and influences provided by the brilliant light and wounded darkness contained in the very human depths of his own father. He shares a pivotal moment of a line crossed, an apology sincerely tendered, and a determination to do better – touching on generational healing.Then there was a trip to Maui and the Divine delivery of a six-string in, of all places, an airport terminal. While it would eventually lead to “Song & Rants,” there’s a whole lot of rich storytelli...2021-09-0725 minMojo for the Modern ManNeil Edwards: Freedom, Leadership and the Body - Act 2Act 2 opens with Neil Edwards sharing about wrestling with identities as part of finding his footing as a university student. He discusses how, newly arrived in the US, his unfamiliarity with the American Black experience made for some eye-opening discoveries.Neil reflects on the body’s role in providing information, taking a moment to highlight his experience as a Black man before riffing on bringing the body to leadership.Neil works at the intersection of team performance & relationships, leadership and allyship, and identity & wellbeing.He leads strategic purpose and inc...2021-08-1731 minMojo for the Modern ManNeil Edwards: Freedom, Leadership and the Body - Act 1In act 1, Neil Edwards tells of growing up on the island of New Providence, The Bahamas, where he enjoyed the freedom to roam, explore, learn and “just be.”Neil shares the story of competing in the CARIFTA Games as a winning junior athlete, the rich, moving experience of representing his country and, in his moments on the podium, having awareness and consciousness “present themselves” to him.He goes on to discuss some of the lessons in the gift of receiving, gratitude and thanksgiving, touches on “the lies we tell ourselves”, and offers reminders that we belo...2021-08-1025 minMojo for the Modern ManA Man, a Prison Cell and Safe Harbor: Jamie Robins - Act 2Act 2 opens with Jamie Robins responding to a question about men and their self-imposed prison cells. He plunges into vulnerability and discusses men coming together and opening to emotional experience which, he accurately points out, “they are gagging for.”He shares a brilliant, simple model through which men can begin to deepen their connection to one another - and to practice listening without rushing to fix. You can learn more about Jamie and his work at https://jamiecoach.com and find his Safe Harbour podcast, in partnership with Phil Askew, on Apple podcasts.2021-08-0321 minMojo for the Modern ManA Man, a Prison Cell and Safe Harbor: Jamie Robins - Act 1Jamie Robins grew up with working class roots, learning that the mark of a successful man was his capacity to bust their knuckles working hard. His calling, though, was to break from the traditional path and head in a different direction.With his father’s blessing, Jamie - after a couple years of hard partying and going to a potentially addictive, dangerous edge - went off to university to study design. Jamie loops us into the importance of being of service and shares a tale of wrestling with a deeper second calling and “getting out on the...2021-07-2728 minMojo for the Modern ManThe Differences I Came With: Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Act 2Act 2 begins with Charles Sue-Wah-Sing sharing the lessons of fatherhood and manhood that he received from “Uncle Mike”, an older man he connected with through his involvement in one of many men's groups.As Charles digs into what happens when men come together with open hearts and a willingness to connect, he tells the story of bringing his then 6-year-old son into a circle of men – and the magical impact he had on the grown-up men around him.Charles looks at the wounds and scars that are part and parcel of the human condit...2021-07-2025 minMojo for the Modern ManThe Differences I Came With: Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Act 1Charles Sue-Wah-Sing identifies as a West Indian Canadian with ancestry from Guyana, Asia, Africa, and Europe. "Man of the World" doesn't quite do him justice!As a young teen, Charles built cultural connections over food and felt the impact of growing up in Toronto as part of an immigrant family.Groomed by his father to move toward a career in accounting, he tells the story of a “trade off” that allowed him to follow his heart to design. He became restless after a couple of decades and pivoted toward leadership and coaching.Charles discus...2021-07-1329 minMojo for the Modern ManJim Young: Taking out the Trash and Starting Over - Part 2Act 2 begins with Jim’s clear choice to no longer allow himself to be “should” upon. He takes us into the work he does with men, as well as his passion for bringing improv into organizations. Jim untangles the many angles from which we may approach intimacy, touches on the wide, rich range of intimacy available to human beings - and the risk and rewards of vulnerability and love.Jim takes us home with the power of purpose, silence and connection, and offers suggestions to gently begin learning practices of slowing down.Jim...2021-07-0724 minMojo for the Modern ManJim Young: Taking out the Trash and Starting Over - Part 1In today's act 1, my guest Jim Young tells of how, at the tender age of 9, he was asked to take out the trash – and told he was now “the man of the house.” For years after, he played peacekeeper and strove to fill shoes that simply did not fit.Jim shares his experience of losing his bunker-mate and doubling down on a litany of “shoulds” intended to help him draw a map that, in adulthood, would prove as uncomfortable as it was unsustainable.Jim’s is a story of extraordinarily bold reinvention in the face of c...2021-06-2922 minMojo for the Modern ManFinding, Losing - and Finding - Wisdom: In Conversation with Carlo Bos - part 2In part 2, Carlo Bos opens with drawing a distinction between being led by wisdom rather than intellect, and how that distinction created an opening for his life to be “less of a march and more of a dance,” which, he notes, proved to be “…terrifying… And way more fun!”Carlo asks a wildly important question about the rules men make and live by and moves on to take a substantial, satisfying whack at personal responsibility.We circle around to systems, interdependence, complexity – and the seductive, gravitational pull toward simplicity. Carlo leaves us with the wise...2021-06-2224 minMojo for the Modern ManFinding, Losing - and Finding - Wisdom: In Conversation with Carlo Bos - part 1The eldest of three brothers, Carlo Bos begins by sharing grateful reminiscences of his childhood in Peterborough, Ontario, including the men who most influenced him. Carlo credits his grandfather, a United Church minister, for his love of the natural world as well as his capacity to see the interconnectedness of things.Armed with his grandfather's wisdom, he neatly tucked it into a drawer and went out into the working world where, as many of us do, he got his butt kicked.On his bounce back in his late 20’s, Carlo learned to be led...2021-06-1527 minMojo for the Modern ManNic Tovey, (R)Evolutionary Man, on Healing and Finding Center - Part 2Part 2 of Nic Tovey’s story opens with the process he went through that led him to making a clear choice about how to see his circumstances, then choosing to take charge of his own healing.That decision put him on a trajectory of studies of consciousness, psychology, philosophy and personal reflection, mining for “important bits of gold… that get to benefit me – and that get to benefit others.”Nic shares his perspective on men, emotions and vulnerability as well as the wave of cultural changes currently afoot.There’s an inescapably...2021-06-0826 minMojo for the Modern ManNic Tovey, (R)Evolutionary Man, on Healing and Finding Center - Part 1Author, Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist Nic Tovey tells his life story of growing up as a sensitive, empathetic kid in a late ‘70’s Margaret Thatcher-era UK industrial town. An explorer by nature, he shares his early preferences for female companionship, the world of journeying through consciousness via a wide range of substances and joining the British Navy just a week after his 16th birthday.After leaving the Navy, Nic traveled the world, making his way to Australia, then back to the UK where, out for a night on the town, he was brutally assau...2021-06-0134 minMojo for the Modern ManSaved by the Cat: An Addiction and Recovery Journey with Mark Wasson - Part 2Part 2 of Mark Wasson's amazing story takes us deep into the world of addiction, where, as he puts it, "lie, cheat and steal" kept the illusion of safety in place while simultaneously threatening life itself. Mark shares a litany of losses that led to hitting bottom, where a dream of his cat, Tigger, finally began to turn the tide.Mark tells his story with open-hearted generosity and grace in a matter-of-fact way that invites us to witness the vivid pain of addiction...And the equally vivid path of acceptance, humility, love, recovery and e...2021-05-2527 minMojo for the Modern ManSaved by the Cat: An Addiction and Recovery Journey with Mark Wasson - Part 1Part 1 of Mark Wasson's story takes us into his descent into addiction - and it's as profoundly human as it is harrowing and deeply revealing.Mark shares his history in a remarkably matter-of-fact manner that calmly speaks volumes about the frightening paths he's traveled as well as the honest, heart-full truth that can only belong to one who's been there, lived to tell the tale and, most importantly, found healing.With a long history of addictions fueled by loneliness, isolation, and lacking self worth, Mark's recovery journey began with him reaching out for...2021-05-1830 minMojo for the Modern ManFrom Russia with Love, Heart and a Whole Lot of Resilience: Leonid Frolov - Part 2Leonid kicks off part 2 with a discussion of the importance of family and tribe, his fascination with language and simultaneous translation - and how falling asleep at a particularly inopportune moment turned out to be a life-changing wake-up call!Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions and returned to university to pursue a masters in linguistics. With a focus on English, he went on to train as a Russian/English simultaneous interpreter.An English language professorship provided Leonid's first steady job a...2021-05-0427 minMojo for the Modern ManFrom Russia with Love, Heart and a Whole Lot of Resilience: Leonid Frolov - Part 1In part 1, Leonid Frolov takes us on a family outing to wait in line for grain - an adventure in which magic and memories were created from just about nothing. He goes on to share the powerful influences of his mother, who taught him resilience, and his father, who imparted a love for the natural world.Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions, found himself lost in the mountains for 4 days (a peak experience!) and, later on, returned to university to p...2021-04-2728 minMojo for the Modern ManCoach Michael Taylor on the Light, the Dark, Emotions Vulnerability and the Power of Questions - Part 2In this second half of our conversation, Michael Taylor kicks us off with a deep plunge into anger - and men learning to feel and express emotions openly and honestly.Michael shares the story of dropping his own mask and moving from his head to his heart to begin the process of addressing his own pain, particularly his experiences of childhood trauma.He wraps the conversation with a riff on re-opening to the Divine and recognizing the presence of the Divine within.Note that since Michael and I recorded this episode...2021-04-2029 minMojo for the Modern ManCoach Michael Taylor on the Light, the Dark, Emotions, Vulnerability and the Power of Questions - Part 1In this part 1 of 2, Michael Taylor shares his personal story of pain, healing, awakening and discovering his connection to Divine Intelligence - and the importance of intimacy and asking for help.Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the...2021-04-1325 minMojo for the Modern ManPhil Askew - Following the Muse Around the World from Heathrow to London - Part 2In Part 2, Phil Askew digs even deeper into creativity. We play in the land of emotions and working with men. Phil also touches on the vulnerability and gifts of putting one's self and one's work visibly out into the world.It's a good romp in rich territory!Phil has been a professional coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks his talk by blending hi...2021-04-0623 minMojo for the Modern ManPhil Askew - Following the Muse Around the World from Heathrow to London - Part 1Phil Askew speaks of growing up with formulaic predictability in the shadows - well, more like in between the runways - of London's Heathrow Airport.Called by his muse and pushed along by his maths teacher, Mrs. Taylor, (who may have really been doing her best) Phil describes his journey of following his values, passions, curiosity and hunger for creative expression.On the way he discovered the riches of his own homeland... as well as an appreciation for ancient, plundering Nordic ancestors!Phil has been a practicing coach for over 14 years, s...2021-03-3030 minMojo for the Modern ManMeeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 2In part 2 of our conversation, Dana stops by a number of important way-stations as he takes us back and forth between Ohio and New York...We visit bottoming-out, the distorted world of "a musical maestro of self-destruction," finally facing the truth of who he was - and finding alignment, responsibility, compassion, self-acceptance, freedom and gratitude.That's a lot - and barely speaks to the ground we cover!Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world...2021-03-2330 min
The New MasculineKen Mossman- Father, Spiritual Being, ArtistTo connect with Ken Mossman:Website: https://www.cirrusleadership.com/Podcast: Mojo for the Modern ManLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-mossman-3649b5/ To connect with Travis:Website: http://www.travisstock.comIG: @travers03Email: travisstock03@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenewmasculine
2021-03-221h 07Mojo for the Modern ManMeeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 1Dana Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, "became my first language" and "safe place."In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher - Mrs. Martin - pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music "for the dramatic moment. We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more...Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, t...2021-03-1623 min
In the Right Direction with Deb ElbaumBonus Interview Episode: Ken MossmanMeet Men’s Coach, Ken Mossman, Founder of Cirrus Leadership & Coaching What does it mean to be a man? How do men find and refine their mojo? And how does that fit in with being an overall conscious, emotionally connected human being? In this interview, men’s coach and host of the podcast Mojo for the Modern Man Ken Mossman shares his thoughts about the importance of helping men reconnect to their emotional lives by building up their emotional literacy and fluency. Deb and Ken discuss how early messaging can keep men from allowing themselves to f...2021-03-0924 minMojo for the Modern ManA Zamboni, Outward Bound Adventures, a Fire Chief and a Rabbi, Part 2 - In Conversation with Howard CohenIn this second part of our conversation, Howard Cohen digs into looking at the big picture first. He draws connections between the natural world, vulnerability and personal experiences of the Sacred - and highlights the value and importance of community in relationship to his work as a congregational leader - and as a central focus and motivation for all he does.Howard's rich collection of roles and titles include Rabbi, Outward Bound Instructor, Chaplain, Fire Chief, Life Coach - and former Zamboni Driver! Howard is a gifted, generous, natural storyteller with a whimsically qu...2021-03-0926 minMojo for the Modern ManA Zamboni, Outward Bound Adventures, a Fire Chief and a Rabbi, Part 1 - In Conversation with Howard CohenHoward Cohen is a gifted, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's as every bit as compelling as it is delightful to listen to.In this first part of this very entertaining, engaging conversation, Howard shares tales from his formative years spent in the hockey rink, where he learned valuable lessons about life, relationships, teamwork, the importance of a chain of command and - of course - learning to drive a Zamboni!There's a lot to Howard's stories and - Zamboni driving aside - that one man has Outdoor Educator, Fire...2021-03-0226 min