Craig White, leader of men in the Sports and Menswork world, joins Ben to talk about fathering, leadership, and becoming a king in one's own life. They touch on the importance of psychological wellness in rugby culture, the epidemic of absent fathers, and the concept of being a king. They also discuss letting go for personal growth, challenges in men's transformative retreats, and admiration for Craig's work.
Men's work involves creating a safe space for personal development, helping men become better leaders, fathers, and husbands.
Receiving blessings from others in men's work can have a life-changing impact, fostering a connection to oneself and others.
The King Retreat in the sacred valley of the Incas is a transformative experience designed to help men delve into their true potential as leaders.
Deep dives
Importance of Men's Work in Personal Development
Men's work is essential for personal development, helping men become better leaders, fathers, and husbands. It involves creating a safe space to express truth, feel pain, and reconnect with the heart. Through practices like meditation and breathwork, men can activate their hearts and cultivate a sense of clarity, order, purpose, and power. Opening the heart and embracing vulnerability or courage are key aspects of this work. Men can experience profound transformation and develop stronger leadership qualities, leading to more fulfilling lives.
The Power of Blessing and Opening the Heart
One of the crucial aspects of men's work is the power of blessing. Receiving blessings from others who genuinely care can have a life-changing impact. Opening the heart involves feeling safe, expressing truth, leaning into discomfort, and shifting attention from the mind to the heart. Through physical practices, men can reactivate the heart's potential and combine the intelligence of the heart with logical thinking. This integration of head and heart leads to better presence, vulnerability, and powerful leadership, cultivating a connection to oneself and others.
The King Retreat and Transformational Experiences
The King Retreat, held in the sacred valley of the Incas, is a transformational experience designed to help men delve into their true potential as leaders. The retreat involves physical practices, deep sharing, accountability, and self-discovery. Participants explore their missions, legacies, and support systems while connecting with the energy of the Incan Empire. The retreat is split into a five-day immersive experience and a three and a half day trek to Machu Picchu, fostering lasting transformation, inspiration, and connection between participants.
The Importance of Courage in Men's Work
Men's work requires embracing courage in its two forms. Firstly, it involves recognizing one's worth, talents, and purpose, and stepping into authenticity and joy. Men need to feel safe enough to express their truth, celebrate their strengths, and commit to a better future. Secondly, it requires facing the challenges and pain associated with living a life that's out of alignment. This involves being honest about one's flaws, healing past wounds, and being vulnerable. Embracing both sides of courage leads to personal growth, better leadership, and strong foundations for meaningful relationships.
Simple and Pragmatic Approach to Men's Work
Men's work can often be shrouded in complex language and concepts, but a simple and pragmatic approach is essential. This approach allows men to easily understand and integrate the work into their lives. By focusing on creating a safe space for truth-telling, opening the heart, activating the heart's potential, and combining head and heart intelligence, men can experience deep transformation and become more grounded, authentic, and resilient leaders. The goal is to provide practical tools and practices that can be easily implemented and lead to lasting personal growth and fulfillment.
Ask us a question & we'll answer on the show (click here to msg us)Craig White is a leader of men in the Sports and Menswork world.He was the man that Ben turned to when he began his Menswork journey where he went on Craigs Men Without Masks retreat.Craig is ex British and Irish Lions Strength and Conditioning Coach, He's been Head strength and Fitness caoch at various International teams and Premiership teams but his master skill is Leadership.In this conversation Ben and Craig talk abou...
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