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S3:E13 | Tom Harkin: How to Break the Man Code

Written by Lorien Stoetzel | May 11, 2021 1:24:50 AM

What does it mean to be a bloke today? And what do we want it to look like tomorrow?

The tide is changing for men young and old, and the outdated stereotype is leaving some of our mates, dads, sons, uncles, teammates, workmates and brothers stranded without the tools for a healthy life.

This week’s guest Tom Harkin is one of Australia’s pre-eminent advanced facilitators dedicated to reinventing masculinity by challenging traditional stereotypes and training our emotional muscles.

As Founder of Tomorrow Architects, a pioneering consultancy breaking ground in behavioural change, leadership development and organisational transformation, Tom has had a direct impact on over 150,000 executives across the globe, including celebrities, professional athletes in elite sport, and teenagers.

Tom joins us to share what boys and men across Australia have taught him about gaining cut-through with mainstream males, on topics that are usually taboo in our sporting clubs, schools, workplaces and communities. Tom also delves into the importance of 'no holds barred' conversations about the state of man; facing the stats and creating room to break the stereotype.