TasMen – Invitation to Affinity Group Leader Training - skills opportunity!

Hi Men,

TMG2026 is fast approaching and the development of our Affinity Group Leaders (AGL) Training sessions is underway.  The sessions will be facilitated by Alex (Al) Head and Cole Bradshaw, with Ross Adams stepping into the AGL Coordinator role.

We’re seeking expressions of interest from men interested in learning/refreshing some invaluable skills that benefit you, and all those you interact with, for life. Ideally, you'll get the opportunity to practice these skills as a TMG Affinity Group Leader – a role that could potentially be life changing for you or for the men you form an ‘affinity’ with at a Gathering.

A few words from Al…

In 2017, I attended my first TMG. It was in the middle of a very challenging period of life and I was on shaky ground, others in our group had big things going on too. Our affinity group leader held space for our group with such gentleness and presence. He allowed silence and, when the time felt right (and it was), he asked questions that helped me move toward the emotion, the discomfort I was feeling, and allowed me to open up to myself and to the group. Our group held one another and formed deep bonds – some men from that affinity group remain some of my closest friends.

I’m so grateful for that experience and the leadership of our AGL, it was genuinely a life changing experience for me.

A few questions you may have….

Why would I attend the AGL training?

·        The training is designed to allow men attending to learn, or refresh, some of the key skills involved in effective communication, such as:

-            Maintaining self-awareness

-            Having clear intent

-            Resilience, enabling presence

-            Unlocking a growth mindset

-            Deep listening

-            Asking powerful questions

Who benefits?

·        TasMen community

·        Our partners

·        Our friends

·        Our colleagues

·        Our whole community

·        US!

What happens at the training?

·        4 sessions focussed initially on building a safe container for our group and then learning and practicing communication and facilitation skills, and having as much fun as possible along the way!

How would your life benefit from practicing these skills?

Sessions will be held from 6:30pm-8:30pm at 61 Allumba Street, Howrah on:

·        30th October 

·        13th November

·        27th November

·        21st February 2026

For more information contact Al Head at alex.head37@gmail.com or Cole Bradshaw at colebradshaw@gmail.com

If you’d like to be involved, respond to Ross Adams at ra310@bigpond.com