In the episode, Heart of Dad founder, Matt Fox, reflects on some of the big themes from a year of the podcast:Dads are willing to go deepDads are doing their best (and are always learning)Dads feel guilt, but it&apos;s not always helpfulDads feel over-stretchedDads long for moreDads can feel lost and lonelyDads don&apos;t want simple labelsThe Heart of Dad Group is an active community of business owning dads who want to find more harmony between work and home.If you’re an ambitious business owning dad who finds it difficult to balance all that life has to offer, then we have something for you. Each week, we dive into what you can do to:Love your work and business, like it used to be before you had kids, but without burning outFeel like family life is both front and centre and fun, rather than a choreFeel in great physical and mental shape, so you can put yourself first, without feeling guilty or feeling selfishJoin us at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad Apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

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Heart of Dad - Season 5 - Episode 6 - Reflections

After realising he was an angry dad, David Willans set out to be a better dad. He blogs about what he finds at BeingDads and every two weeks he sends an email out with articles, stories, questions and insights to help other dads. Follow him on twitter. In this episode, we discussIf I&apos;m not being the dad I want to be, what&apos;s the opposite?How he started Being Dads, by getting curious about other dadsFatherhood as a massive driver of changeThe power of unconditional loveCreating a legacy with his boysHis moment of truthSeeing &apos;patience&apos; as the key to successPutting the basics in place for wellbeingWorking together as a familyBeing fascinated with going deepAsking himself &apos;what will I regret more&apos; as a filter for choicesHow men need to show up differently as dadsYou can find out about David&apos;s work at www.beingdads.comThe Heart of Dad Group is an active community of business owning dads who want to find more harmony between work and home.If you’re an ambitious business owning dad who finds it difficult to balance all that life has to offer, then we have something for you. Each week, we dive into what you can do to:Love your work and business, like it used to be before you had kids, but without burning outFeel like family life is both front and centre and fun, rather than a choreFeel in great physical and mental shape, so you can put yourself first, without feeling guilty or feeling selfishJoin us at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad Apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad Season 5 - Episode 5 - David Willans

Craig Herd has been called The Business Architect.  He works exclusively with Family Men to build a business and life that works. Craig is also host of the “Built to Last” podcast where he shares battle hardened, apex strategies and stories to help men level up when they are tired of the “Hustle.”He  lives in Scotland, with his wife and son.In this episode, we discussFatherhood as leading by exampleGiving people a track to run onHow meeting Simon Sinek changed everything he thought about leadershipThe crisis in 2017 that led him to a fresh start in lifeWorking in a warehouse to make ends meetThe consequences of not being honest with ourselvesRewriting our self-storyGetting addicted to progressResisting changeHis inspiring vision for his family and business lifeThe grief and loss of multiple miscarriageWhat men need to do to manage themselves in crises betterYou can find out about Craig&apos;s support group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessandfamilymenThe Heart of Dad Group is an active community of business owning dads who want to find more harmony between work and home.If you’re an ambitious business owning dad who finds it difficult to balance all that life has to offer, then we have something for you. Each week, we dive into what you can do to:Love your work and business, like it used to be before you had kids, but without burning outFeel like family life is both front and centre and fun, rather than a choreFeel in great physical and mental shape, so you can put yourself first, without feeling guilty or feeling selfishJoin us at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad Apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 5 Episode 4 Craig Herd

Charlie Madison is a fun guy who is learning how to chill out, trust God, and not burn stuff down.He&apos;s a father of 4 boys, affectionately known as the final four. They are his life.Charlie and Cassie have been married for 16 or 17 years. He&apos;s not exactly sure but it&apos;s in that range.His current mission is to create a company that helps entrepreneurs spend more time with their family by giving them new clients from people they already know. It&apos;s called Referrals While You Sleep.In this episode, we discussBeing brought up by his great grandparentsThe impact of loss of loved onesReconnecting with this parentsCreating his first business out of high schoolHis journey with alcohol and his recoveryHow his relationship with his wife has evolved as he has been in recoveryFatherhood and presenceBuilding an intentional business around his commitment to be present with his familyHis 180 plan and how he&apos;s going to get thereYou can find out about Charlie&apos;s latest business at http://www.referralswhileyousleep.com/ or look him up on Facebook at Charlie Madison, Nashville.Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contactJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 5 Episode 3 Charlie Madison

Chris Fenning is a husband, father, and author, on a mission to improve the communication between IT and business teams.Chris believes that everyday interactions, project progress, and company profitability, can all be improved by helping IT professionals become great communicators. Over the past fifteen years Chris has worked in more than fifteen countries on three continents, and helped businesses in six different industries.He has helped improve the communication skills of individuals and teams around the world in organizations from start-ups to FTSE 100 and Fortune 50 companies.When he isn&apos;t working you can find him walking in the countryside with his wife and daughter.In this episode, we discuss:Finding adventure in lockdownLiving out of 4 suitcasesHow fatherhood is relentlessly revealingHow infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples (and is largely unseen)The daily conversation when you&apos;re trying to conceive The journey of 6 rounds of treatmentThe lack of support for menThe scale of disruption to lifeMiscarriage traumaWhen Dani was caught in a terror incident The moment he thought he&apos;d give up (and why he didn&apos;t)The hidden suffering with infertilityYou can find out more about Chris at www.chrisfenning.com or connect with Chris on LinkedIn.His wife, Dani&apos;s blog is here: https://thegreatpuddingclubhunt.com/Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contactJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - S5 Episode 2 - Chris Fenning

Best known as the founder of Beast Gear, Ben Leonard is the classic millennial entrepreneur. He built a business on a laptop, in a cupboard, in his spare time.The difference? Ben grew an international 7-figure business and successfully exited after 3 years; the business holy grail.Now Ben is doing it all over again, this time creating a brand of parent&apos;s accessories based off his own lived experience as a dad.In this episode, we discuss:How he sees fatherhood as gratitudeHis journey in creating and then selling Beast GearHis origins as an ecologistThe health scare that sparked the genesis of his businessThe primacy of brand positioning Leveraging others&apos; expertiseThe moment he knew it was going to work out wellHow he sold his businessThe creative spark that drives his endeavoursHis foray into products for parentsHow his relationship with his parents has impacted himThe joy and downside of being all consumed by our businessHis long term vision for impactYou can find out more about Ben atwww.benleonard.prowww.benleonard.pro/fbg (Ecom Made Easy facebook group)www.benleonard.pro/yt (YouTube)Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contactJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 5 Episode 1 - Ben Leonard

Daniel&apos;s story is one of going from struggle as a youth to being an inspiring, resilient dad, software engineer and mentor to foster parents. He grew up in foster care from ages 2 - 5, and was beaten, verbally abused and told he wouldn&apos;t amount to anything. Up until about 15 years ago, he didn&apos;t give a shit about anyone or anything.He was eventually saved by the Hall family and his wife Tina.Daniel has had a long career as a top-level software engineer and is a passionate advocate for fostering and adoption. Together with Tina, he has six adopted special needs children and he says they have been and continue to be his biggest teachers.In this episode, we discuss:How he sees fatherhood as humblingComing from a traumatic childhood and how it affected his decision to. be a fatherLearning he had a purpose in lifeFlipping his upbringing to bring kindness into the worldListening with more than your earsFinding coding as his way into lifeThe struggle of putting the tech down when you have childrenReconnecting with his birth familyTraining other foster parentsThe moments when it becomes too muchCreating a ritual of forgiveness and appreciationThe power of random acts of kindnessYou can find out more about Daniel at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielbhall/ Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad Season 4 Episode 12 - Daniel Hall

David Foster is a Master Coach, author and inspirational speaker. Since 2012 he has helped business owners and coaches throughout the world create more balance, clarity and freedom so they can live inspired lives they love leading. He specialises in helping ambitious coaches grow independent practices full of great clients without sacrificing balance so they have a growing business, better relationships with their family and enjoy all that life has to offer.David has dedicated his life to being a present parent, creating a loving family unit and inspiring people all over the world connect with themselves and their families before it’s too late. He lives in Essex with his wife, Trix, and their two sons, Rocco and Enzo.In this episode, we discuss:The catalyst for major change in his lifeThe influence of his entrepreneur dad on his life choicesCreating a new business at the same time as the birth of his sonFinding his way into fatherhoodMale grief and loss through miscarriageSeeing how our life is a function of the choices we makeThe opportunities to create balance in lifeMaking and honouring commitments to what we want  in lifeHow our highest values determine where we place our attentionThe discomfort we experience at the edge of changeFatherhood and leadershipYou can find out more about David at www.davidfoster.coach and on social media my searching for David Foster.Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contactJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 4 Episode 11 David Foster

For the next few episodes, I&apos;ll be sharing some coaching sessions I&apos;ve done with previous guests on the podcast. We dive deeply into a topic that&apos;s close their heart.In this episode, I meet again with John McIntosh who, at the time of recording was trying to find his way between trusting his intuition and putting pressure on himself to keep momentum with his business and other areas of his life.We explore together, what he really wants and needs, and what might be holding him back.About JohnJohn is an experienced HR Professional and a trained Executive Coach with a supervised practice.Over the last ten years he&apos;s been working with businesses to understand the employee proposition, and deliver a range of solutions; latterly focusing on Employee Health and Wellbeing.He&apos;s recently set up his own Wellbeing Strategy consultancy business... and is still finding his feet after 30 years in the corporate world.John has 50/50 custody for his 11 year old son, who stays with him every other week.John is also currently undertaking an MSc in Workplace Health and Wellbeing at the School of Medicine, Nottingham.Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contactJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad Season 4 Episode 10 - Finding Your Way

For the next few episodes, I&apos;ll be sharing some coaching sessions I&apos;ve done with previous guests on the podcast. We dive deeply into a topic that&apos;s close their heart.In this episode, I meet again with Tim Jameson who, at the time of recording in April 2020, was looking to launch his game-changing social media platform, but wrestling with challenges of time.We explore together, what he really wants and needs, and what might be holding him back.About TimTim has a wide variety of interests and life experience, with musician and writer at the top of the list; he’s what some might call a “multipotentialite”.He loves thinking and communicating about a variety of topics, ranging from philosophy and psychology, to leadership, emerging technologies and ‘the future world’.Describing himself as an “insuppressible people ponderer”, Tim’s main aim is to help people slow down and reach a place of peaceful fulfilment within themselves, regardless of life circumstance.Tim is also the founder of MakeLifeClick - a new values driven, social media platform.Tim lives in Sussex with his wife and three children.You can find out more about Tim at www.makelife.clickhttps://runtherace.co.uk/Join us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad Season 4 Episode 9 - Coaching Tim Jameson

Esmond is a transformational life coach and entrepreneur. Having spent more than a decade working in finance, he now bases himself in Bali where he is co-creating a psychedelic mental health start-up, and where he works as a transformational coach. He works especially with privileged and successful men between 35-55 years old, facilitating insight and clarity through a subtractive process of seeing through resistant and unrecognised thinking that may be in the way of realising dreams, and a fully emotional experience of life.Esmond is passionate about supporting his clients to realising the truth of who they are, to a deeper connection with themselves, their women, their children, and lives fully lived.Esmond is a father of one.In this episode we discuss:His move to Bali and starting 3 different businesses out thereHis early life assumption that he&apos;d be a salary man working in finance all his lifeHis transformational life experience in 2016 that started his journey to awakeningHis boarding school experience that changed everythingRecognising the cycle of anxiety, shame, depression in his lifeHis relationship with his dad and the assumptions about his futureThe trappings of wealthTurning his back on golfThe conception of his daughter as the threshold for healingCo-parenting his daughterExploring psychedelics for mental healthWhen things fell apart in 2019The powerful Acacia Tree Ceremony that set him on new path of growthHis daughter&apos;s sensitivity to his depressionFinding full commitment to healing Finding the glimmer of light in depression and suicidal thinkingYou can find out more about Esmond at  www.esmondbaring.comInsta - @esmondbaring  FB - Esmond BaringLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmondbaring/Sign up for the free Heart of Dad Summit at www.heartofdad.com/summitJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 4 Episode 8 - Esmond Baring

Richard Gordon Kelly (RGK) is a Father, Partner, Coach. His purpose is “making a difference in people’s lives”. Bringing his enthusiasm, positiveness to people and organisations by being committed to what makes them feel truly alive. Over, the past 20+ years’ in business with success in leading training, continuous improvements, and transformation programs. Richard works with individuals, teams (sport & business) and organizations across a variety of fields. As a lifelong learner, Richard loves reading the latest research and practices in coaching, leadership, and organization development. He continues to grow in his understanding of the Three Principles. He has recently co-created the “Men Don’t Talk Group Belgium” and hosted several “The Power of Now Webinars” with the Entrepreneur’s Network.Richard is a dad of 2.In this episode we discuss:The shock of separation and ensuing depressionHis New Year&apos;s Eve revelation that changed everythingHis daughter&apos;s inner wisdom when he was at a low ebbHis tough time with formal schoolingThe relief of a dyslexia diagnosis and going to Uni in his 20sA sacred and deep connection with his dadAnger at his parents&apos; illness and his lossThe inspiration behind his men&apos;s group initiativeYou can find out more about Richard at https://www.richardgordonkelly.com or search for him on Facebook.Sign up for the free Heart of Dad Summit at www.heartofdad.com/summitJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad Season 4 Episode 7 - Richard Gordon Kelly

How to train your creativity muscle as a parent…There was a time when I thought, I didn’t have it as a parent. That creative spark to make a game of anything. That ability to find the light and funny that diffuses a situation. That idea, that rescues the day (or at least the hour…!)I started to see that there were some simple things getting in the way.Anyone who follows Jamie Smart will know him as a master of creative expression in his work as a coach and a business owner. Prolific, nimble, innovative…And of course Jamie is a dad too.So I thought, who better to explore the topic of creativity and fatherhood with me.In this short episode, we  explore how creativity is one of the keys to finding deeper connection and peace of mind as a parent.Sign up for the free Heart of Dad Summit at www.heartofdad.com/summitJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 4 Episode 6 Summit Preview with Jamie Smart

Devon Bandison is one of the most sought after personal and business coaches in the world. He works with Fortune 100 Companies and people from all walks of life, including professional athletes and teams, CEO’s, salespeople, small business owners, film makers, producers, the top business and life coaches in the world and parents.Devon was born and raised in New York City and shares the same energetic heartbeat, big personality and commitment to excellence as his hometown. Growing up, his love and hard work in sports resulted in him receiving a basketball scholarship to Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. After graduation he spent years working in the front lines of NYC. Devon worked with an organization responsible for developing behavioral health programs for youth, families and first-time fathers in some of the toughest neighborhoods throughout the city that never sleeps. As Director of this organization he was responsible for the clinical and leadership development of social workers, psychiatrists and managers in order to serve their clients. He also created leadership and organizational development programs during his tenure that led to him launching his own coaching company.In this episode we discuss:How fatherhood is leadership and leadership is influenceChecking our &apos;audio is matching our video&apos;The joy and ritual of pizza nightMaking a different choice about experiencing divorceThe enduring power of love Letting go of seriousness and  controlThe call to develop as dadsSticking with his dad through very troubled timesCreating the possibility of different relationships with our familyLoyalty and integrity as the foundations of leadership in fatherhoodThe paradox of true authenticityGetting really clear on priorities to underpin a created lifeThe crucible moments in life that define usCreating our legacy today, a step at a timeFinding &apos;space in between the notes&apos; by slowing downCo-creating the bridge  - the dialogue about inequality and finding identityThe risk of spiritually by-passing the reality of events in the worldThe &apos;best seats in the house&apos;You can find out more about Devon at https://www.devonbandison.com and https://www.fatherhoodisleadership.comJoin us in our community at:  www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad and apply to be on the podcast here: www.heartofdad.com/contact

Heart of Dad - Season 4 Episode 5 Devon Bandison

In the lead up to the heart of dad summit which starts on 30th November 2020, I’m releasing some short episodes of the podcast. Today’s is a brief interview I did with Dr Dicken Bettinger where we discuss the power of presence. If you want to join us for this and other powerful conversations about fatherhood at the summit You can sign for the free  at www.heartofdad.com/summit

Heart of Dad Season 4 Episode 4 - The Power of Presence with Dicken Bettinger

Heart of Dad is the Podcast for Entrepreneur Dads who want to find a balance between building a successful business and being the best dad they can be, without sacrificing one for the other. We dive deep into real experiences and stories, get honest about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur dad, the wins, the fears and the failures, pulling no punches about the triumphs and disasters along the way. Join our mailing list at www.heartofdad.com to be notified about new episodes and initiatives.And join our community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdad

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