The Universal Man

" Vulnerability is this beautifully honest space where we say, this is me, warts and all, beyond my achievements, my failures, my fears, and that I'm okay being me."   This week on Universal Man, Grego and Pricey explore vulnerability as a brave, honest space; not weakness; not whinging; and definitely not oversharing.  They unpack how vulnerability is the doorway to authenticity, better relations...

"It's about men finding their true masculinity and that true masculinity is a dance between strength and being weak. It's about vulnerability and yet risk. It's about courage." This week on Universal Man - our 100th episode - Grego sits down with Pricey to chat about modern masculinity; why blokes feel torn between outdated stereotypes, toxic role models and the pressure to be everything at once....

"  Everyone is their own spiritual guru in their own particular way. That's what it's all about, finding your way to find the spirit within you that gives you life, that gives you a sparkle in the eye."   This week on Universal Man, Grego sits down with Pricey to unpack what it really means to encounter the heart; that deeper place of purpose, spirit and meaning that keeps you grounded when life p...

" You never grow in the middle; you grow at the edge. And  two of our pillars of Universal Man - know thyself and grow thyself - will guide you through the crossroads." In our very first Universal Man Podcast episode, we discussed Crossroads in general. This week on Universal Man, Grego and Pricey unpack a specific type of crossroads. Career crossroads. Yes, those defining moments when you realise...

"When your inner compass points toward your values, joy, and authenticity, then you win. Because beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." This week on Universal Man, Grego and Pricey unpack the idea of your Success Avatar - that inner image or hero you measure yourself against. They explore what real success looks like when it's aligned with your values, how to avoid false idols and on...

"The man who keeps showing up, grounded in his values, becomes someone others can depend on, and someone he can be proud of."   This week on Universal Man, Grego and Pricey discuss one of the most underrated superpowers of high-performing men: Consistency. It's not about perfection or intensity, it's about showing up day after day, whether it's at work, in your relationships, or for your own healt...

" The two words that are the opposite of freedom: could and should." This week on Universal Man, Grego and Pricey dive into the heart of freedom - that rare space where you march to your own drum, live with purpose, and drop the weight of "should" and "could." Through personal stories, tough choices, and lessons from extraordinary mentors, they reveal how clarity of values, authenticity, and trust...

"When we find ourselves in a dark place, a little light can help shine the way and that light is some curiosity to help us open up and find a new pathway."   This week on Universal Man, Grego and Pricey dive into the power of curiosity. They explore how curiosity fuels growth, strengthens relationships, and unlocks new opportunities in life and leadership.  From silence that creates breakthroughs,...

" Edwards Deming, the founder of all process excellence, said that if you can't describe what you're doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing."   In this episode of the Universal Man Podcast, hosts Grego and Pricey discuss the importance and application of frameworks in various aspects of life, including personal development, professional settings, and relationships. They explore how f...

"Often we say to ourselves that we will 'one day' go away and think about where we're going from a professional or personal point of view. But 'one day' tends not to actually happen." In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss Grego's personal quarterly offsite process and why it's so effective. http://universalman.org/podcast/quarterly-personal-offsites REGISTER FOR OU...

"Might be five minutes, might be 10. But it needs to be regular and the amount of time suits you and your pace of life." In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss the practice of reflection and deep thinking time. http://universalman.org/podcast/reflective-practice REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA:  universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: Finding y...

"No mountain climber has ever got to a summit without failure." In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss how taking little steps can result in achieving big goals.   http://universalman.org/podcast/climbing-lifes-mountains REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA:  universalman.org/camps     In this episode we talk about:   Taking one step at a time towards success Dro...

In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss core values, why they're important and how to go about determining core values in your own life. http://universalman.org/podcast/core-values-process   REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps   In this episode we talk about:   What core values are Understanding the role that core values play in one's life...

"These mightn't necessarily be your really close mates. It's people who are just on the same kind of a journey that you think you are on." In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, the guys do a quick round-up of what Universal Man means to them and what you should be looking for in a men's group.   http://universalman.org/podcast/finding-a-mens-group REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: u...

"The addicted person has to be ready and prepared, and they have to hit a point where there are ramifications to their future health and happiness because of their drug use." In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego chats with Conrad Tracey, Founder and Head Coach of Addiction Coaching Australia & New Zealand, on how to help yourself or others beat addiction and recover to lead a full l...

In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey welcome a couple of special guests - Justin McNamara and Damien Jones - to chat about the topic of being a father after separation or divorce. http://universalman.org/podcast/fathering-through-separation REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: Why it's important to keep the kids at...

In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey welcome a couple of special guests - Craig Murphy and Brendan Hawes aka Hawesy - to explore the great adventure of raising boys to become men. http://universalman.org/podcast/fathering-boys-to-men REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: The importance of being involved in your son'...

In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey cover the frameworks and mental models that they use to enable positive, quick and proactive decision-making that can reduce risk and friction in your life. http://universalman.org/podcast/decision-making REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: What the elite chiefs and leaders hav...

"Any people you live with, partner and/or kids, are 80% more likely to be thriving if you like your job and you are thriving, and the opposite is true if you hate your job." In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss what career excellence actually means and why it is different from what people usually equate with success. universalman.org/career-excellence REGISTER FOR...

In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss male vulnerability and why it's got such a negative connotation, but why it's actually a doorway to a deeper kind of strength and how that can manifest in the modern world. universalman.org/podcast/male-vulnerability REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: What is male vuln...

Many of you are well on the path of growth and self-development. You may have listened to some key podcasts (including Universal Man), read self-help books and blogs and engaged with family and identified some key areas in your life where you might need to focus your energies. The next step is to figure out, with your focus defined, what success in these areas might look like for you. That is wher...

Born and bred in Liverpool, Steve Tolen started in business with his father at 17. After 10 years he was searching for a change of career and scenery, moving with his then-pregnant wife to Australia. Three kids and almost 20 years later, Steve has forged a career in corporate sales, HR solutions and recruitment. On January 1st, 2021, having been through two lockdowns in Sydney, Steve woke up and s...

At our 2021 Universal Man Weekend, 8th - 10th October, the men who were gathered wanted to share with the world just what Universal Man is. So, naturally, we put together a podcast. For wisdom and reflection on all that is Universal Man - our podcast, our camps and our community - have a listen to these brilliant men: Ben Flintoff, Brad Neilsen, Bruce Taylor, Chris Beckman, Damien Price, Greg Layt...

Part 3 In this podcast, Damian Harman, Robert Falzon, Peter Gabauer and Damien Price share their wisdom about fatherlessness. Many who listened to this podcast or are reading this reflection are not fathers; some by choice, some by life's mystery. Much of what the following reflection engages with is true for the other significant relationships in our lives. So while this discussion will have fath...

Part 2 In this podcast, Damian Harman, Robert Falzon, Peter Gabauer and Damien Price share their wisdom about fatherlessness. Many who listened to this podcast or are reading this reflection are not fathers; some by choice, some by life's mystery. Much of what the following reflection engages with is true for the other significant relationships in our lives. So while this discussion will have fath...