Fatherhood Field Notes

In this episode, Ned and Geoff discuss the role of the father and the long-standing idea of a dad's only responsibility is working. They share the realization that there's a bigger role that needs to be filled in our homes. Geoff shares how he made it a priority to design his time with his children with the utmost intention and find ways to make all their time together memorable. He found more fulfillment in his role than just "dad after work."  He shares practical tips on how to do this even in limited time with your kids. You can find Geoff here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffgoolsby/----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

I had a win this week with my daughter but it made me question something: How aware am I of the moments I may be missing? I share about how I came to this revelation in the middle of an evening workout.  ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

This week's conversation with Ali Jafarian shares the importance of connecting with your children on an emotional level.  We discuss how he found fulfillment in fatherhood after his son was born. We dive deeper into how to he encourages his kids in finding the passions that bring them joy and how to recognize what to drop. He challenges dads to take on the "nurture" role once in awhile within their family and shares practical tips on how to do it. The strong emotional foundation we build for our young children now will impact generations to come. This is a great listen for dads wanting to deeper their connection with their kiddos. Ali Jafarian is pursing a life of adventure with his wife, Gabrielle, and two kids, Everest and Sepia. He loves to travel and experience new cultures. He prioritizes his health and credits being in nature to one of his greatest teachers. He reads, writes, listens and records to fuel his creativity. You can find more of his work here: https://alijafarian.com/If you would like to hear more from Ali please check out his podcast: The Pursuit of SomethingTwo books Ali mentioned:- Awareness by Anthony De Mello - 15 Commitments to Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

In these weekly Craft of Fatherhood episodes Ned will take five minutes sharing stories, victories, flops, and what he is learning.  This week he wraps about the results of pushing one of his kids into a workout. He shares finding the balance of when to push your kids and when to not.  ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

This episode with Dane Espegard is so impactful. He strives to be an emotional constant for his young daughters and strives everyday to help them find their strengths. In the workplace he's noticed so much of our identity is tied to what we due. He's fueled to affirm his children's identity by who they are, not what they do. His mission to dream big with his kids and his wife by helping them play to their strengths and their passions. He shares practical tips on how to do this within your family by creating a Dreams List - not always big bucket list items - but dreams to help you achieve your best self. This is a reminder that we're capable of accomplishing so much more. This is a great listen for dads of any age who want to continue to build confidence in their kids and their spouse. Dane Espegard is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a Culture centered around Dream Achieving. The system is bottom-up and puts the emphasis on the development and personal lives of the team member. He works with companies in a very simple manner to get the culture started and leaves them with some very easy to implement steps. Dane brings a successful people-oriented method to market in his latest book, The Dream Machine so other leaders can benefit from the extraordinary transformation to their teams and businesses.Read more about Dane here: https://daneespegard.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daneespegard/?hl=enOrder a copy of his book, The Dream Machine here: https://thedreammachinebook.com/----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateFollow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate/

This episode of the Craft of Fatherhood dives into a recent family meeting we had. We'll talk about practical tips for a successful family meeting: talking routines, finances, and goals. Check this out if you've been wanting to initiate family meetings in your home and don't know where to start.  ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

Matt Drinkhahn is one of the most optimistic people you will ever meet.  This comes from him living a life of offense; loving, listening, honoring, and adding value to all mankind.  Matt is able to live this way because he lives a life of confidence knowing who he is and what his core values are.  This allows Matt to live a life of clarity.  This conversation is a rich with wisdom on shifting your mindset and how focusing on emotional intelligence in your home can allow space for more optimism. The Eternal Optimist Podcast - https://eternal-optimist.captivate.fm/Pro Advisor Coach: https://proadvisorcoach.com/coaches/matt-drinkhahn/profileInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach_drink/?hl=enLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdrinkhahn/----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments.----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

In this episode, Neil Knaak shares how he created a family credo, guiding principles, for his family and what they stand for.  This is how Ned and Neil originally connected, Ned overheard Neil share the second family value: "Protect the Queen." If all young men were taught this by their fathers our world would look different. He talks about rebelling against "normalcy" and how he's raising his boys to pursue greatness - not just mediocrity. It takes extra effort to excel beyond the average and he's striving to teach this to his boys daily. He talks about intentional practices to help instill this into his boys. It is clear he is raising men of integrity, good communicators, and strong leaders. This is a great listen, especially for dads raising young men. ----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

Do you feel stuck?  Do you feel like your family needs a reset?  In this new series we will talk about the steps to pause and make some adjustments to your family life.  As the father you are the leader.  It may be time to pause, reflect, and make some adjustments.----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood.Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebelandcreateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/rebelandcreate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate