Mid-Career Change 127. Creating Belonging, Growth and Purpose — with Josh Fineman
Sep 10, 2025
Join Josh Fineman, a coach and founder of beMoreMensch, as he shares his compelling journey from finance to facilitating men's growth and connection. He discusses the common struggles men face in their 30s and 40s, like feelings of isolation and the search for purpose. Josh emphasizes the transformative power of community, honest dialogue, and journaling for clarity. Discover how subtle shifts, rather than grand transformations, can lead to greater fulfillment in life and work.
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Career Pivot From Finance To Purpose
- Josh moved from finance into a creative agency and built a video production business in his late twenties.
- He left that business after family and health shocks and coaching led him to a more aligned purpose running men's groups.
Family Crisis Sparked Inner Work
- A family crisis and Josh's glazed distance were a wake-up call that led him into coaching and men's community work.
- His wife's blunt observation catalysed a shift from career obsession to inner work and presence.
Discovering Men's Groups And Building 'Mensch'
- Josh joined a men's group called Men Speak and found a space to drop his armour and be heard without judgement.
- He trained to facilitate and launched Be More Mensch with in-person and online groups, rituals, and retreats.