In this week's Panel Discussion we look into the absence of modern day Rites Of Passages for men. An initiation or rites of passage for men creates a framework that over time has looked symbolically like this:Teaching & preparing throughout the young boys life from tribal elder men for the process of initiation later in life. This would get the boy mentally, physically & emotionally ready to transition from boy to man.

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In this episode of the Forging Excalibur Podcast we introduce our coaches Dave Kerestesi & Justin West, their stories of how their personal development started & what their greatest adversities in life were that created the catalyst of change. Dave & Justin will be hosting their own episodes of The Forging Excalibur Podcast in the near future so keep your eyes and ears peeled when they drop! 

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Season 4 of The Forging Excalibur Podcast is about to arrive!

The Forging Excalibur Podcast, hosted by Michael Lauria, is about great men of excellence and exceptional leaders, helping to bring about the Forging Excalibur legacy of positively impacting men across the planet. Making society great one man at a time.

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Jack Canfield is an American author, motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and entrepreneur. He is the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has more than 250 titles and 500 million copies in print in over 40 languages. 

From his earliest days teaching inner-city high school students how to discover their potential and succeed no matter what their circumstances — to becoming a world-renowned transformational speaker and trainer who has conducted more than 2,500 workshops and events all over the world — Jack Canfield has devoted his life and career to helping others achieve their personal definition of success and create lives of greater joy, meaning, and fulfillment.

And it was my honour to have spent an hour with him where we talked about his life, his beliefs and his mission for the world. 

We also speak deeply into Men and how Men find it difficult to reach out for help and Jack shares some tips on how best he feels Men can do that.

I couldn’t think of a better guest to round out 100 episodes of The Forging Excalibur podcast than to share the wisdom of Jack Canfield.

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 “It’s been a long road; getting from there to here. It’s been a long time; but my time is finally here…” 

This is the first line from a sing called “My heart will take me”, and I can honestly say my heart has led me on this Forging Excalibur mission for almost 3 years now.

And more recently, these past 100 episodes. You don’t do what I do each day and not learn some things. In this 99th episode, I speak about part of this journey and many of the things I’ve learned on this journey of Faith, Strength, Vision & Mission to positively engage the lives of 1 Billion men…

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Simon Refalo is a qualified counsellor, ordained Pastor & Musician (an epic one at that)

He has been married to his wonderful wife for 28 years and together they have 2 beautiful adult daughters, 2 incredible son in laws and 2 gorgeous granddaughters. 

Currently Simon works as a child and family therapist, working with individuals, couples and families. 

He studied and obtained a Bachelor of Social Science Degree at Southern Cross University. He is also a member of the Australian Counsellors Association.

Previously he worked for 10 years at a large Church as a worship pastor / counsellor. He also has over 30 years of musical experiences, playing on albums, playing live and touring internationally. He has his own guitar YouTube channel. 

Simon and I have known each other on and off for 30 years or so and I think he is a Man of deep Integrity who also embodies the 7 Standards of Men.

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As the founder of Forging Excalibur, I hold myself to the highest of standards. And when I brought on more Men and certified them as coaches with Forging Excalibur, I wanted to install those values and standards of behaviour in the Men who will be leading you. 

And so we established these 10 Commandments that we all live by, as coaches and as Men..

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In this short episode, Michael breaks down the one thing which will help you create a life well-lived. The answer may surprise you.

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When we watch a TV show or movie we can draw parallels to our own life with the characters and story arcs.    In this episode Michael shares the TV show that he has related to over the past 15 years.   There’s little surprise that this show has themes of masculinity running through it like brotherhood, strength, courage and loyalty to name a few.

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The Holy Grail Experience is a 1-1 private access elite-level immersive for the Man who is ambitiously striving for more in life.   This is not a course or program. It’s not a group or online self-paced.   This 7-month deeply transformational journey is one where we ride side by side on your crusade, your quest for The Holy Grail which is the version of you who has it all.

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