“Ian creates a unique and safe space for fathers to learn more about themselves and to be open and vulnerable with each other.  The Fatherhood Compass isn’t a top-down style of learning, but rather a guided forum where discussion is welcome and participation rewarded.  Mothers and fathers have different experiences, and being all-men allows Ian to cater the material to experiences fathers share, and to share his own experiences in that context.  Ian helps you to find tools to deal with immediate issues with empathy and kindness while and provides pointers to becoming a better father long-term.  My relationship with my children has definitely changed for the better, and I am able to handle tantrums and other issues in a different manner than was my norm.  Our home has become a more calm environment, and there is much less undesirable behaviour from my children.  Highly recommend investing in becoming a better dad.”

“At 56 I thought there were little life could do to surprise me. Within the first hour of sitting with Ian and other fathers I realized that I actually knew very little about the art of parenting and how my experiences were reflected in my actions, which in turn lead to my parenting style.

After a few classes with Ian it became very apparent that the way we teach our children also has a profound correlation to our relationship with them. Ian provided a lot of relatable content that we discussed and explored which has already impacted the way in which I communicate with my children. Not only are my conversations  with my girls more engaging but the outcomes feel progressive which I hope continues. A big thank you to my wife for giving me the idea and to Ian for helping me to gain a broader perspective with regards to our ongoing development. Learning how to parent effectively is good for both the adults and their children, and ultimately society.”

“I have degrees in Psychology, Applied Social Science and Social Work and 20 years of practice experience, and I found the topics around relationships, early childhood experiences and parenting to be an eye opening introduction to personal change. I’m so excited to carry this learning forward in my parenting but also into all my interpersonal relationships. ”

“The Fatherhood Compass works so well. Finding my way through parenting my kids, and myself, is much clearer for having taken Ian’s course. The material is so useful. Ian is a great presenter, and I particularly appreciated the dad-specific look at parenting.”