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013: Intelligence and Positive Masculinity With Michael Aichholzer
WARNING
We do talk about suicide in this episode, which I know can be distressing. So if you need resources then please seek those out in your location.
If in Australia go to beyondblue.org or you for 24-hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, please look after yourself.
Society teaches us that in order to be a “real man,” one must be tough, unemotional, and aggressive. It creates a difficult Catch-22 for many of us that can be challenging to reconcile our desire to be both masculine and intelligent.
In this episode of Frontline to Boardroom, I chat with Michael Aichholzer, a former intelligence specialist in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and 4 years in public service. When he retired from full-time work he leaned into his passion as an advocate and educator on positive masculinity and men’s mental health issues.
Michael now works with Menslink, a Canberra-based Not for profit, that helps young guys going through tough times. Michael is a mentor for young men and has been pivotal in creating and delivering an education program that helps male teens develop and maintain positive relationships with themselves and others.
Michael shares his experience of leadership in multi force environments and advice for men who may be struggling with their own mental health..
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
Quotes
“The more aware you are of yourself, the better you are working with others.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Understanding your own emotional state is important because that has an influence or an impact on how you deal with other people.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Whether you're a leader or a member of a team, the people working with you will turn up to work with all that they've got going on in their world.” -Martin Brooker
“Honour people when they have the courage to step up, you never know what the next thing might be.” -Martin Brooker
“Self awareness is the foundation of building relationships as a leader.” -Martin Brooker
.RESOURCES MENTIONED
WHERE TO FIND MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
RESOURCES FROM MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
A powerful account of hypermasculinity by Michael Aichholzer
'Men don't cry': Michael reveals how he undid the hyper-masculine lessons from his past by Michael Aichholzer
Faces of Canberra: Michael (Mongo) Aichholzer by Rachel Moore
A Few Good Blokes
Michael Aichhholzer Shares His Story About Anxiety & more - This Is My Brave Canberra, Australia 2017
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW THE FRONTLINE TO BOARDROOM PODCAST
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Frontline To Boardroom podcast. If the information in any of our conversations and interviews has helped you in your business journey, please head over to Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots in the top right corner of your smartphone screen, follow the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver valuable content but will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!
ABOUT MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
Michael Aichholzer served in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years. At the age of 15, Michael, a technical sailor from rural Queensland, Australia, enlisted in the Navy. In order to continue serving in a Director-level job within the Australian Public Service, he switched to the Naval Reserve in 2012.
Additionally, he works for Menslink, a charity based in Canberra that supports young men going through difficult times. Michael has mentored young men and played a key role in developing and implementing an educational program that aids male teenagers in establishing and sustaining healthy relationships with others and with themselves.
He frequently presents topics related to mental health to adult groups.
We do talk about suicide in this episode, which I know can be distressing. So if you need resources then please seek those out in your location.
If in Australia go to beyondblue.org or you for 24-hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, please look after yourself.
Society teaches us that in order to be a “real man,” one must be tough, unemotional, and aggressive. It creates a difficult Catch-22 for many of us that can be challenging to reconcile our desire to be both masculine and intelligent.
In this episode of Frontline to Boardroom, I chat with Michael Aichholzer, a former intelligence specialist in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and 4 years in public service. When he retired from full-time work he leaned into his passion as an advocate and educator on positive masculinity and men’s mental health issues.
Michael now works with Menslink, a Canberra-based Not for profit, that helps young guys going through tough times. Michael is a mentor for young men and has been pivotal in creating and delivering an education program that helps male teens develop and maintain positive relationships with themselves and others.
Michael shares his experience of leadership in multi force environments and advice for men who may be struggling with their own mental health..
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Early leadership influences in Michael’s life (03:51)
- Michael’s experience as a Naval officer(05:46)
- Michael’s go-to resources in developing his skills (09:37)
- What it’s like to be an intelligence support officer in the Persian Gulf (13:07)
- Michael’s transition from the Defence force to corporate life (21:22)
- Dealing with mental health conditions as a leader (26:56)
- Michael’s public service journey (31:33)
- The importance of having a community (36:55)
- Michael’s three keys to parents with kids in school (38:10)
- Rapid-fire questions with Michael (48:33)
Quotes
“The more aware you are of yourself, the better you are working with others.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Understanding your own emotional state is important because that has an influence or an impact on how you deal with other people.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Whether you're a leader or a member of a team, the people working with you will turn up to work with all that they've got going on in their world.” -Martin Brooker
“Honour people when they have the courage to step up, you never know what the next thing might be.” -Martin Brooker
“Self awareness is the foundation of building relationships as a leader.” -Martin Brooker
.RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Lifeline
WHERE TO FIND MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
- Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
- Find out more about Michael here.
RESOURCES FROM MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
A powerful account of hypermasculinity by Michael Aichholzer
'Men don't cry': Michael reveals how he undid the hyper-masculine lessons from his past by Michael Aichholzer
Faces of Canberra: Michael (Mongo) Aichholzer by Rachel Moore
A Few Good Blokes
Michael Aichhholzer Shares His Story About Anxiety & more - This Is My Brave Canberra, Australia 2017
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW THE FRONTLINE TO BOARDROOM PODCAST
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Frontline To Boardroom podcast. If the information in any of our conversations and interviews has helped you in your business journey, please head over to Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots in the top right corner of your smartphone screen, follow the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver valuable content but will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!
ABOUT MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
Michael Aichholzer served in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years. At the age of 15, Michael, a technical sailor from rural Queensland, Australia, enlisted in the Navy. In order to continue serving in a Director-level job within the Australian Public Service, he switched to the Naval Reserve in 2012.
Additionally, he works for Menslink, a charity based in Canberra that supports young men going through difficult times. Michael has mentored young men and played a key role in developing and implementing an educational program that aids male teenagers in establishing and sustaining healthy relationships with others and with themselves.
He frequently presents topics related to mental health to adult groups.
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By Martin BrookerWARNING
We do talk about suicide in this episode, which I know can be distressing. So if you need resources then please seek those out in your location.
If in Australia go to beyondblue.org or you for 24-hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, please look after yourself.
Society teaches us that in order to be a “real man,” one must be tough, unemotional, and aggressive. It creates a difficult Catch-22 for many of us that can be challenging to reconcile our desire to be both masculine and intelligent.
In this episode of Frontline to Boardroom, I chat with Michael Aichholzer, a former intelligence specialist in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and 4 years in public service. When he retired from full-time work he leaned into his passion as an advocate and educator on positive masculinity and men’s mental health issues.
Michael now works with Menslink, a Canberra-based Not for profit, that helps young guys going through tough times. Michael is a mentor for young men and has been pivotal in creating and delivering an education program that helps male teens develop and maintain positive relationships with themselves and others.
Michael shares his experience of leadership in multi force environments and advice for men who may be struggling with their own mental health..
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
Quotes
“The more aware you are of yourself, the better you are working with others.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Understanding your own emotional state is important because that has an influence or an impact on how you deal with other people.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Whether you're a leader or a member of a team, the people working with you will turn up to work with all that they've got going on in their world.” -Martin Brooker
“Honour people when they have the courage to step up, you never know what the next thing might be.” -Martin Brooker
“Self awareness is the foundation of building relationships as a leader.” -Martin Brooker
.RESOURCES MENTIONED
WHERE TO FIND MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
RESOURCES FROM MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
A powerful account of hypermasculinity by Michael Aichholzer
'Men don't cry': Michael reveals how he undid the hyper-masculine lessons from his past by Michael Aichholzer
Faces of Canberra: Michael (Mongo) Aichholzer by Rachel Moore
A Few Good Blokes
Michael Aichhholzer Shares His Story About Anxiety & more - This Is My Brave Canberra, Australia 2017
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW THE FRONTLINE TO BOARDROOM PODCAST
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Frontline To Boardroom podcast. If the information in any of our conversations and interviews has helped you in your business journey, please head over to Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots in the top right corner of your smartphone screen, follow the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver valuable content but will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!
ABOUT MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
Michael Aichholzer served in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years. At the age of 15, Michael, a technical sailor from rural Queensland, Australia, enlisted in the Navy. In order to continue serving in a Director-level job within the Australian Public Service, he switched to the Naval Reserve in 2012.
Additionally, he works for Menslink, a charity based in Canberra that supports young men going through difficult times. Michael has mentored young men and played a key role in developing and implementing an educational program that aids male teenagers in establishing and sustaining healthy relationships with others and with themselves.
He frequently presents topics related to mental health to adult groups.
We do talk about suicide in this episode, which I know can be distressing. So if you need resources then please seek those out in your location.
If in Australia go to beyondblue.org or you for 24-hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, please look after yourself.
Society teaches us that in order to be a “real man,” one must be tough, unemotional, and aggressive. It creates a difficult Catch-22 for many of us that can be challenging to reconcile our desire to be both masculine and intelligent.
In this episode of Frontline to Boardroom, I chat with Michael Aichholzer, a former intelligence specialist in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and 4 years in public service. When he retired from full-time work he leaned into his passion as an advocate and educator on positive masculinity and men’s mental health issues.
Michael now works with Menslink, a Canberra-based Not for profit, that helps young guys going through tough times. Michael is a mentor for young men and has been pivotal in creating and delivering an education program that helps male teens develop and maintain positive relationships with themselves and others.
Michael shares his experience of leadership in multi force environments and advice for men who may be struggling with their own mental health..
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Early leadership influences in Michael’s life (03:51)
- Michael’s experience as a Naval officer(05:46)
- Michael’s go-to resources in developing his skills (09:37)
- What it’s like to be an intelligence support officer in the Persian Gulf (13:07)
- Michael’s transition from the Defence force to corporate life (21:22)
- Dealing with mental health conditions as a leader (26:56)
- Michael’s public service journey (31:33)
- The importance of having a community (36:55)
- Michael’s three keys to parents with kids in school (38:10)
- Rapid-fire questions with Michael (48:33)
Quotes
“The more aware you are of yourself, the better you are working with others.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Understanding your own emotional state is important because that has an influence or an impact on how you deal with other people.” -Michael Aichholzer
“Whether you're a leader or a member of a team, the people working with you will turn up to work with all that they've got going on in their world.” -Martin Brooker
“Honour people when they have the courage to step up, you never know what the next thing might be.” -Martin Brooker
“Self awareness is the foundation of building relationships as a leader.” -Martin Brooker
.RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Lifeline
WHERE TO FIND MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
- Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
- Find out more about Michael here.
RESOURCES FROM MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
A powerful account of hypermasculinity by Michael Aichholzer
'Men don't cry': Michael reveals how he undid the hyper-masculine lessons from his past by Michael Aichholzer
Faces of Canberra: Michael (Mongo) Aichholzer by Rachel Moore
A Few Good Blokes
Michael Aichhholzer Shares His Story About Anxiety & more - This Is My Brave Canberra, Australia 2017
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW THE FRONTLINE TO BOARDROOM PODCAST
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Frontline To Boardroom podcast. If the information in any of our conversations and interviews has helped you in your business journey, please head over to Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots in the top right corner of your smartphone screen, follow the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver valuable content but will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!
ABOUT MICHAEL AICHHOLZER
Michael Aichholzer served in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years. At the age of 15, Michael, a technical sailor from rural Queensland, Australia, enlisted in the Navy. In order to continue serving in a Director-level job within the Australian Public Service, he switched to the Naval Reserve in 2012.
Additionally, he works for Menslink, a charity based in Canberra that supports young men going through difficult times. Michael has mentored young men and played a key role in developing and implementing an educational program that aids male teenagers in establishing and sustaining healthy relationships with others and with themselves.
He frequently presents topics related to mental health to adult groups.