The Good Blokes Co Story…
Hidden beneath a thin facade of stoicism lies a silent plea for change. Our culture of masculinity has become a labyrinth of expectations that trap and suffocate the souls of men and boys. In the relentless pursuit to prove ourselves as man enough, we have forgotten that strength is not found in the absence of emotion, but in the courage to own it. As male suicide rates soar and violence shatters lives, men across Australia are coming to terms with the fact that this is our problem to solve. It is up to us to redefine what a ‘good bloke’ is. To take responsibility for our emotional lives and to hold each other accountable to a better way of being.
About Mike Dyson
After 15 years in complimentary medicine, Mike Dyson founded Good Blokes Co to transform his passion for men’s wellbeing into tangible action towards culture change. Since 2015, Mike, has led tens of thousands of conversations with men and boys across Australia: in workplaces and schools, on men’s leadership retreats and father & son camps, and on rites of passage programs for young men. These conversations have given him a rare glimpse behind the mask of masculinity and a unique perspective on how culture shapes men’s and boy’s wellbeing and behaviour.
In the education sphere, Mike supports educators to design and facilitate highly engaging programs that foster meaningful reflection, open conversation and tangible behaviour change.
In workplaces, Mike empowers leaders to galvanise conversations on healthy masculinity into practical action toward inclusive, thriving workplace culture.
Mike is a dedicated husband of 23 years, a proud father of two amazing young women, and a lover of the great outdoors. Mike loves nothing more than yarning about manhood and masculinity, so if you have a question, please get in touch.
What is Good Blokes Co?
For schools, Good Blokes Co founder, Mike Dyson supports schools to get boys and young men enthusiastic about wellbeing, respect, accountability and leadership through teacher professional development trainings; collaborative program design; and parent talks. We help you to create programs that transform culture and give young men the skills they need to thrive in a modern world.
For corporate groups, Good Blokes Co founder, Mike Dyson supports organisations to build a thriving culture of healthy masculinity through ‘eye opening’ keynotes that inspire tangible action. Our ‘Better Conversations at Work’ program gives teams a framework for developing human skills and guiding deeper conversations about masculinity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing.
For men who seek to drive cultural change, Good Blokes Co is a training ground and a community of mutual support. Our Good Blokes Retreats and facilitation skills trainings equip men with the skills to lead change in their communities and to create events that bring men together for honest conversations about manhood.