In this episode, Kevin Davis interviews Jindy Mann, a certified leadership coach and men's work facilitator. They discuss various topics related to men, masculinity, and connection. They explore the role of storytelling and mythology in shaping our understanding of gender roles. They also delve into the complexity of masculine archetypes and the desire for connection and community among men. 

The conversation highlights the importance of building quality relationships and pursuing adventures to live a fulfilling life. They encourage men to overcome fear and take control of their lives. The conversation explores the themes of adventure, self-exploration, and masculinity. It emphasizes the importance of creating space for personal growth and redefining traditional gender roles. The discussion acknowledges the confusion surrounding men and masculinity in today's society and highlights the need for men to have the opportunity to redefine their roles and explore their true selves.

Takeaways

Storytelling and mythology play a significant role in shaping our understanding of gender roles and masculinity.

• Men often experience a desire for connection and community, seeking more intimate relationships with other men.
• Loneliness is not solely determined by the quantity of relationships, but by the quality of connection.
• Living a fulfilling life involves pursuing adventures and responding to the call for new experiences.
• Men should overcome fear and take control of their lives to create a life that aligns with their desires and fantasies. Creating space for self-exploration allows for the emergence of hidden desires and fantasies.
• Men and masculinity are currently experiencing confusion and a need for redefinition.
• The focus should be on finding one's true self and being comfortable with the roles one takes up.
• The work to be done involves reframing men's roles and allowing men the opportunity to explore and redefine their own version of masculinity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 The Role of Storytelling and Mythology
11:26 Exploring Masculinity and Gender Roles
20:20 The Complexity of Masculine Archetypes
27:25 The Desire for Connection and Community
32:40 Loneliness and the Quality of Relationships
39:00 Living a Fulfilling Life and Pursuing Adventures
45:06 Overcoming Fear and Taking Control of Your Life
49:52 Exploring Adventure and Fantasy
53:10 Creating Space for Self-Exploration
55:03 The Confusion of Men and Masculinity
59:54 Reframing Men's Roles
01:00:52 The Work to be Done

Jindy Mann is a certified leadership coach, organisational consultant and men’s work facilitator, with 20+ years experience working in large organisations and startups across multiple sectors. Through his coaching practice, The Selfish Leader, he takes a person-centred approach to deepen self-awareness and understanding. He works with individuals across multiple sectors, particularly people transitioning to more senior positions, founders and those seeking a change of direction.

Jindy is also the founder of Leader Brother Son, facilitating spaces for real and open conversations between men, exploring topics often left unspoken and relating to each other in ways that men may not be able to elsewhere. Leader Brother Son run free men's Circles, host an online community for men, and work with organisations to give talks & workshops and run groups.

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