EP208: Geoff Tomlinson - Why Men Need A Men's Group Part 1

Written By Chris Rodd

“When life throws you the inevitable curveball—your dad dies, your wife leaves, your kid gets sick—you need to be ready. You need armour. And that armour is built in men’s circles.” 

Men are built to carry weight—but not alone. One of the most dangerous lies a man can believe is that he only needs support when things are falling apart. In truth, the real work begins after the emergency is handled. This episode tackles the mistake men make when they treat personal growth like a one-time project instead of a lifelong process. 

Tomlinson shares his journey from being a self-described “intellectual bully” to leading one of the world’s largest men’s organizations. He talks about how mentorship, direct accountability, and emotional honesty sharpened him into the man he wanted to be. His message is blunt: men need other men to face their biggest blind spots. 

Tomlinson is a former president of MDI (Men’s Division International), a leader in men’s work for nearly three decades, and a successful entrepreneur in financial services. He mentors other leaders and helps men stay committed to the hard path of growth.

Learn more & connect: 

https://www.mentordiscoverinspire.org/ 

You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books. 

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