Mojo for the Modern Man

Charles 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...

Act 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 h...

In 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, wo...

In 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...

The 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...

Part 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.”...

Author, 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...

Part 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...

Part 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 ta...

Leonid 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...

In 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, we...

In 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-o...

In 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 kno...

In 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...

Phil 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 discovere...

In 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...

Dana 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 an...

In 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...

Howard 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...

In this second half of my conversation with Steve Tulowitzki, we begin with the telling of a story of the impact of a piece of news becoming viscerally personal to Steve - and across his entire company... Steve goes on to share his experience of "colorbrave conversations" at his organization, about corporations leading the way in social justice movements, the value and importance of curi...

Steve Tulowitzki’s mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution. Steve is a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official who serves on the Town Council in his hometown of Munster, Indiana. In thi...

Part 2 of a conversation with Rick Tamlyn : thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  Rick is a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others. Rick, always up for appearing on stage, shares the story of giving a sermon - as in &quo...

Rick Tamlyn is a thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  He's also a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others. In part 1, Rick brilliantly states, "When you finally realize how the world is judging you, then you ca...

Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels. Here in Part 2, we'll hear Jeff's coming out story, including the experience of moving through (and beyond) the painful doubt and denial of his very essence.  He shares the trauma that led to his &quot...

Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels. He's a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling! In this episode, Jeff reflects on finding comfort and safety in the rules of his Catholic school - while at the sam...