The Company of Dads Podcast

Interview with Courtney Cecil / CEO of the Working Moms MovementHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANBalancing work, parenting, and partnership takes effort. Courtney Cecil, an expert in work-life balance, shares her insights on how companies can better support parents in the workforce, how to create a more equitable household, and the importance of intentionality in carving out time for yourself and your partner. Creating space in your workday, delegating household responsibilities, and making time for your marriage - Courtney offers practical tips to help working parents navigate the complexities of modern family life.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Larry Sprung / Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin FinancialHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANSure, building a business takes work—but so does being present for your family. Larry Sprung, dad and founder of Mitlin Financial, has spent the last 20 years doing both. He designed his life and company around his values, setting boundaries, finding flexibility, and making time for joy Listen for practical tips, real talk, and a reminder that work-life balance isn't a myth - it just takes intention.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Pete Hunsinger / CRO of Condé Nast - EntrepreneurHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWant to know how to be a Lead Dad with a demanding career, four kids and a great marriage? One thing's certain: Getting it right doesn't happen without effort. As a publisher for Condé Nast in the heyday of glossy magazines, Pete Hunsinger spent a large amount of his career working to get that balance right. Now, looking back on it all - with the added perspective of being a new grandfather - Pete shares what he learned. Listen for a master class in how to be an in-demand dad.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Titania Jordan / Chief Parent Officer and CMO at BarkHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANSure, there's a lot our children can learn on the internet, but there are plenty of websites, apps, and traps that they need to avoid. And it's our job as parents to help them. Titania Jordan, a mom and the Chief Parent Officer and CMO at Bark, an internet safety company, has tips on best internet practices, crucial conversations, and even tech that can help monitor and limit our kids' device usage. Listen and get ways to protect your kids.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Mike Malloy / Founder of Malloy IndustriesHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANParents have two resources they are always trying to protect and secure - time and money. As a Lead Dad, Mike Malloy structured his work life around reserving time for his family and fatherly duties. After creating a process to keep life on track domestically, he applied the same principles to Malloy Industries and was able to help other companies save time and money while operating more efficiently. What's his secret? Listen to this week's episode for actionable advice.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Mike Hermus / Founder of HaleSpringHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMany people who require mental health treatment rarely receive it. Of those that do, some are receiving what they can get - but not necessarily what they need. Mike Hermus - father, entrepreneur and Founder of HaleSpring - shares his personal experience with mental health, and how it pushed him to develop a way to help others. From connecting patients to better treatment options to discussing how parents can support their children's mental health, Mike embraces his passion and gives great actionable advice for being a part of the solution.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Alisha Simpson-Watt / Collaborative ABA ServicesHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWhy do kids behave the way they do? How can we as parents guide them effectively? Alisha Simpson-Watt—an expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and founder of Collaborative ABA Services—shares insights on understanding children's behavior, and offers great advice on reinforcing positive behavior, handling challenges, and supporting your child's growth.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Margot Machol Bisnow / Author of Raising an EntrepreneurHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWe all want to see our child follow their passons and achieve their goals. But what if they are passionate about something we don't understand? What if their goals don't align with our goals for them? Margot Machol Bisnow - Author and mother of 2 entrepreneurs - has spoken with many families that let their kids follow passions that led to entrepreneurial success. She offers great points to consider.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Kevin Goodnight / Founder of Dadvoted Fatherhood CoachingHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANBeing a devoted dad is a challenge we often feel we fall short on. But what if we're closer than we think? Kevin Goodnight - author, fatherhood coach, and founder of Dadvoted - helps dads meet their goals, understand their generational impact, and realize it's all within reach. His insights are invaluable.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Paul Sullivan's final thoughts on 2024HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANAs we wrap up 2024, Paul reflects on the progress The Company Of Dads has seen - highlighting a few key experiences as a Lead Dad both personally and professionally. He and Skip Cherryholmes discuss what they look forward to in the coming year, and the ultimate goal of finding more ways to bring dads together in 2025. Here's to another great year, and the ever-growing community of Lead Dads across the world!---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Steven Miyao / MidCareer Parent CoachHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANIs there a greater challenge for a father than balancing a demanding career that is no longer as rewarding as it once was with being the involved parent that his children need? You want a change, but you have obligations. What do you do? Steven Miyao, a coach and father of two, takes fathers through a 'life-first approach'. Learn what that means and why total change isn't necessary.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Sara Deren / Founder of Experience CampsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANOver 6 million children will lose a parent or sibling before they turn 18 years old. It's a large number, but a lonely lot. Sara Deren, who married into a summer camp family, has been working to reduce their isolation. Her Experience Camps has now helped 1,500 kids in 7 states and keeps them connected all year. What's she's learned can help us all be more compassionate.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Elissa Strauss / Expert on What Care Does For UsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMale caregivers are increasing in number. They're Lead Dads to their children and their wives. They're more vocal in the office. They're taking on roles that have been traditionally assigned to women based on outdated gender stereotypes. And care has changed them in positive ways. So why does it seem so strange for men to be taking on these roles? And why do they get mocked for doing so? Elissa Strauss, author of "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Other," has great insight. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Timothy Smith / a.k.a. The Financial DadHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWhy don't parents talk more about personal finance with their children? You talk to them about all the ways to keep them safe - dating, drugs, drinking, doing the right thing in tough situations. All super important, and so, too, is understanding financial choices - and the consequences they can have. Tim Smith, the Financial Dad, says too many parents don't understand personal finance themselves. He's here to offer actionable advice. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with David Graham / eSports Entrepreneur and Parental AllyHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANThere are outdoor sports like football, soccer and tennis. And there are eSports like Fortnite and League of Legends. As parents, should we care which ones are children engage in? The answer from a leading eSports entreprenuer may surprise you. It starts with the question: How do we help our kids develop life skills? Listen for 5 tips.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Corinna Jenkins Tucker, Expert in Sibling RelationshipsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANAre sibling behaviors like pushing, intimidating just harmless rivalry? When does that rivalry go too far and become aggression? Should parents ignore the fighting? Should they step in and settle it for their kids? What are the best tactics to manage and diffuse the conflict as a parent? Listen as these and more get answered.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Kevin Baker, Leader on Tween and Teenage empowermentHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANTweens can be moody. Teens can be withdrawn. As a father, you have a role to play in helping them through these periods of growth and change. Don't step back, lean in, says Kevin Baker, a thought leader and coach on tween and teen empowerment. Listen to 5 thoughts he has to help all parents.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Jason Armishaw / Publisher of Start The Talk newsletterHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANYour pre-teens and teens are getting messages about sex from their friends, from social media, from the school and community environment they're growing up in. To think differently is to be in denial - one that can be dangerous. Listen to 5 tips from Jason Armishaw, a sex educator focused on helping parents have the conversation at home. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Matt Maynard / Family Therapist and Parent CoachHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWhen it comes to parenting advice, your friends and most therapists aren't going to give it to you straight. Matt Maynard, a New Jersey-based family therapist, is not one for beating around the bush. In this podcast, he gives 5 actionable pieces of advice ripped from his new book, "Honey We F'ed up the Kids: A Step by Step Process on How To Be a Less Sh*tty Parent" Learn what to do, not to do, and when a win is a win. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Elliott Rae / Father AdvocateHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANFathers need to step out and be more present, at home and in the office. This is the crux of the Parenting Outloud campaign that Elliott Rae has launched in London. He realized just how bad support for dads at work was when his now 8-year-old daughter was born prematurely. It started with having to leave his wife to go back to the office and got worse from there. He's set out to change that. Listen now.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Marc Hoffman / Advocate for Children with ADHDHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANIn second grade, Marc Hoffman's teacher told him he wouldn't amount to anything. It crushed him but his parents and brothers rallied behind him. He ended up going to Williams College, one of the top liberal arts colleges in the U.S., and becoming a widely respected advocate for kids with ADHD and other learning challenges. Today he helps parents and kids thrive - often showing them how to push back against reluctant school districts. Listen to what you can do.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Neal Conlon / Men's Group Leader and CoachHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANNeal Conlon is one interesting guy. Out of high school, he went into the Marines where he served for nearly 8 years. Getting out, he chased status. He had success being an entrepreneur, raising capital and helping lead growth companies. Then he hit reset. Today he runs Omnis Rising, a community to support men, and Press Forward Coaching to help men get past the obstacles in their lives. Hear why.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Will Hoffman / Rare Disease AdvocateHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWill Hoffman is a runner and when his son was diagnosed with NF - an incurable genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body - he ran towards the problem. With his son, with others, he tried to figure out what he could do and that was to raise money. But he had other children and had to balance that. Learn what he does to make it all work. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Anthony Franzese / Seeker of Fatherhood WisdomHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWhat does it mean to be a Successful Working Parent? It's a question Anthony Franzese, a healthcare sales executive, had when he became a father. So he went on a quest: if you have fatherhood questions, ask a parent - or 52 of them. That's what Anthony did and nearing the end of the year he has some revelations. Listen in. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Verne Marble / Veteran, Advisor, FatherHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANVerne Marble is one of four and the father of four. His childhood was a bit haphazard. But he's a committed father who was clear-eyed about what mattered for his family. After college he wanted to serve his country but a few years into his Naval service he made a change so he could be more present for his family. Listen to what he did and why the lessons in those early years have informed what he's done in business and in life. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Abby Davisson / Expert on Money and LoveHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANShould love and money be linked together? If you want to be happy in life, Abby Davisson argues 100 percent. She wrote about it with one of her Stanford Business School professors - but that interest came out of a project she worked on with a fellow student, who is now her husband. They have two kids, too. Learn how to work through the areas that people always argue about when it comes to love and money.  ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Michael Ray / International Fatherhood AdvocateHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMichael Ray provided security for music superstars - Jon Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, INXS. Bruce Springsteen was the nicest. Then, on the cusp of turning 50, he became a father. Less than two years later, going through a cancer scare, he became a solo dad, when his daughter's mother left them both. Today, a decade later, he's a leading voice for father's rights in Australia and beyond. It all began when he was told he couldn't braid his young daughter's hair before her ballet recital. Listen to how he's changing hearts and minds.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Sean Keenan / Lessons from a Divorced Dad HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANSean Keenan, an economist by training, has a harrowing story about a divorce that went to such a dark place. The least of it was it drained his savings account. His two children were put at the center of a horrifying alimony and custody battle. The accusations and allegations are extreme and terrifying for any parent. He's not exactly coming out of it now, but he does have residential custody of his son and daughter. Here's what he learned.  ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Adrienne Prentice / Parent Coach for CompaniesHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANAdrienne Prentice loved being a lawyer and was working her way up within the general counsel's office. She went on parental leave when her first child was born - and returned to find her position had changed. She wasn't invited to certain meetings or assigned to cases that involved travel. The assumptions that were made bothered her deeply. That motivated her to create Keep Company, which works with law firms to put better caregiver policies in place. Listen to what workers can do to help themselves.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Dan Doty / Founder of Evryman, Engaged Fatherhood LeaderHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANBefore the pandemic, Dan Doty was one of the best known advocates for helping men live better, fuller and more fulfilled lives. He was a founder of EVRYMAN, which led group retreats but was ascending to a near-spiritual level of support for men. He was as comfortable talking to Joe Rogan as he was on The Today Show. But all wasn't what it seemed for Dan as a father and husband. While he was helping other men, he wasn't helping himself. A journey into the woods, literal at times, changed how he approached himself and his work. Now he's ready for a comeback. Listen to how he changed and you can too. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Jon Macaskill / Navy Seal, Advocate of Mindful MeditationHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWhen a doctor told Jon Macaskill, a decorated Navy Seal with decades of combat experience, that meditation could ease his mental health struggles, he laughed. He didn't want to hear anything about that "hippie sh@t" - he was an elite warrior who led other elite warriors into and out of combat. So why was what he was doing now not working for him, the doctor asked? That got Jon thinking and led him on a journey to become an advocate for mindfulness within the Seal Teams and for men and fathers more broadly. Learn how this "hippie sh@t" can help all men.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview With Dr. Amy Beacom / Parental Leave ExpertHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANCompanies can have the most generous, equitable parental leave policies - plans polished and perfected to allow mothers and fathers time to bond with their new baby and return to work feeling valued. And then a manager ruins it all with a snide comment. Or calls during leave. Or has no plan for return whatsoever. Enter Amy Beacom, founder of The Center for Parental Leave Leadership. Listen to her tips on how not to be that manager and learn to lead a better way. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview With Zach Watson / Fair Play Coach, Recovering ManchildHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANTwo words could change your married life for the better: mental load. It's a phrase coined by Eve Rodsky that has spawned a movement to rethink how work in the home is allocated. It's not so much about what gets done as who thinks of that what. Zach Watson, a star dad creator on Instagram and Tik Tok, has so fully embraced the teachings of Fair Play that he recently left his tech sales job to go all in on coaching men in the Fair Play method of being a partner. At the crux of it is discussing who carries the mental load for which tasks. Listen to learn how to improve your communication and happiness in marriage. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Todd Dempsey / PGA Tour Player Who Walked Away From The GameHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN"Thirty weeks a year on the road - it's not worth it.," said Todd Dempsey who wasn't a consultant or traveling salesman. He was a PGA Tour golfer living every golfer's dream. It was his dream, too - until his children were too old to travel with him. So he gave it up and moved to a beach town in the shadows of Ponte Vedra Beach, home of the PGA Tour. And there he's been making golf clubs, giving lessons and most of all spending time with his kids. He has no regrets - and may have a second chance at playing. Listen to what he's gained. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with George Grombacher / Founder of the LifeBlood podcast, Father of ThreeHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANSuccess usually begets more obligations to fit on top of what you're already doing - without more time to do them. That happened to George Grombacher, who was a financial adviser when he launched Lifeblood, a podcast that delves into health, wealth, relationships, work and life. It took off and was airing daily. He's adding another podcast; he just wrote a book called The Purpose Book. But he's also a father of three, married to a working mom and getting daily exercise. How's he do it? No secret formula. Listen in to learn what you can change.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Sir Royce Briales / Founder of Welcome To FatherhoodHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWelcome To Fatherhood began when Sir Royce Briales asked his childhood friend, Dr. Raheem Young for fatherhood advice. The two Chicago dads began talking and Sir Royce wondered how he could share more broadly Dr. Raheem's advice. It was all about knowledge transfer and Sir Royce realized that transfer wasn't happening for fathers like it should. What began as a meeting in Chicago has gone national thanks to Zoom. Whatever the format, Sir Royce said there's one goal the groups go back to again and again. Listen in.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with David Landman / Goldman Sachs HR leader, Workplace AdvocateHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANAfter a 20-year career as a human resources leader at Goldman Sachs, David Landman recently left and has launched a consultancy that is working to bring more fulfillment, belonging and connection to the workplace. Armed with experience from one of the top Wall Street banks - a firm that has been more rigid than most on working in the office - David is a wealth of strategies on how both managers and workers can get what they need out of work. Listen to his tips on discussing life issues with managers and hear what managers want from working parents.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Katherine Goldstein / Community Leader, Care FellowHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANNot to be cute, but how much does America care about care? We talk about it. We stress about it. We know we need it. But what steps can we take to bring about action? Katherine knows from researching and writing "A Playbook to Transform How America Cares" Listen to what she learned and we can do.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Jason Abrams / Dad of Two on His Company's LeaveHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANAmtrak offers paid parental leave to mothers and fathers. Jason Abrams has taken his full allotment of leave twice now - a rarity among men. His exit from and return to work were seamless. It required some planning. Listen to lessons for other men undecided on taking parental leave.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Barney Banks / Tik Tok's IAmMrBanks, Diaper DudeHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANBarney Banks' fatherhood fame started humbly: he was trying to entertain his son while changing his diaper. He showed the video to his mother-in-law who suggested he post it to Tik Tok. It resonated - to the tune of millions of views. What's happened in the year since shows what we fathers are craving: connection. Listen to Barney talk about the broader message of his family content.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz / Fathers and Workplace ThinkersHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANPeople want to work differently. We know this. So why are some companies so behind in adaptaing - not to mention those companies putting a stake in the ground for return to office? Nate and Alex, both dads, had traditional office-based careers pre-pandemic. But after work shut down they began to think strategically about what the workforce of the future would look like. Listen to their story - and learn from their future of work mindset model.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Anna McKay / Back-to-Work Expert for ParentsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANParents pause their careers all the time. They do it to devote all their time to their families. But at some point, they may want to return. If they're an attorney or accountant, there's a path. For others, though, it's challenging. As the founder of Parents Pivot, Anna has tips for Lead Parents who want to return to work this year. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Behind The Scenes Of The Company of DadsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANThis is our holiday episode and we're sitting down with The Company of Dads itself – the people who make this possible: Helder, Emily, Terry and Skip. We talk about the best fatherhood moment in the past year and why so much has changed.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Kristen Shockley / Our First Guest, Professor at Auburn / Work-Life ExpertHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWelcome to our 100th Podcast! To celebrate, we're talking to Kristen Shockley, our first guest almost two years ago. We talked back then about her research during the pandemic and what led to harmony at home. (Spoiler: people who only worked and weren't involved with caregiving were less productive in their jobs.) Talking to her was a great way to kick off our weekly podcast where we strive to bring insights, stories, and even a bit of humor to the changing pre-pandemic dynamic at home, at work and in our communities. Listen to new thoughts and ideas on work and life from Kristen here.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Kurt and Trent Long / Father-Son EntreprenuersHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANKurt and Trent Long, father-son founders of a company called BUNKR that digitally encrypts your passwords and documents, have lessons for other families looking to work together and build a business. Kurt is a serially successful entrepreneur whose family and friends have always been around his businesses. He recognizes the strengths his children have and leverages them. For his part, Trent knows that at work Kent is Kent - not dad - and that's helped them with respect from other employees at work and family harmony outside of the office. Listen to their lessons for parents and children.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Nick Bloom / Hybrid Work Expert, Stanford EconomistHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANThe Five Day Office Week is Dead - so says Nick Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University and an expert on work-from-home practices. Yet some CEOs keep fighting a losing battle to bring it back. There is no evidence, Bloom says, that this will lead to anything good - and lots of research showing that inflexible work arrangements will cost companies millions when key employees leave and need to be replaced. So listen up managers and workers alike to ways to improve worker happiness and a company's bottomline!---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Brad Harrington / Boston College Center for Work and Family HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMany companies still focus on working moms with their outreach and employee resource groups for parents. But research from Boston College's Center for Work and Family shows that doing only that is missing the mark. Not only are fathers taking paternity leave that companies have offered them, both they and working moms are using those benefits as proxies to assess whether they'd even want to work for that company. So why are some companies still acting like it's 1983? Listen to Brad Harrington's insights from over two decades of research in the field.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Michael Perry / Creator of An App To Organize FamiliesHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMichael Perry was living the tech founder's dream. He'd sold an app he created to Shopify, where he had a senior role. Then he and his wife started to have children, and the juggle became a struggle. It gave Michael an idea: What if he created an app to help families organize, delegate and communicate all the big and small tasks of family life? Listen to learn what Maple, the result, is looking to do to help with the logistics of life.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Jason Frishman / Narrative Therapist, Founder of JourneyMenHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANCan fathers journey through life with responsibility, meaning, intention and partnership? That's Jason Frishman's goal: A therapist based in Vermont, he wants to help men create and sustain authentic relationships with one another and live a more meaningful life. He wants to help them become engaged participants in their family, community and work lives. Listen to how redefining masculinity helps the entire family.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Michael Frerichs / Illinois Treasurer, Father of ThreeHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMichael Frerichs was elected state treasurer in 2014 and has been reelected twice. For all that time he lived in a farming town in southern Illinois where he grew up. When he met his second wife, she was working for Kellogg in Chicago. They commuted, so she could be close to work and he could be with his daughter from his first marriage. Then they had twins. And the choice was: ask her to move to his town or relocate to Chicago so she could continue on the executive path. Listen to what they did and how it impacted their careers - for the better.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Jeff Wickersham / Warrior Dad, Fatherhood CoachHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANSometimes unexpected bad outcomes lead to great personal growth. A decade ago, Jeff Wickersham was let go from his job at American Express. It was his livelihood; it was some part of his identity as a provider. But he turned that loss into a moment to connect more deeply with his sons and wife and that spawned the idea for what became Morning Fire Coaching - a program to help fathers be more fully present in their family's life. From that came the Warrior Dad experience - an immersive program meant to reawaken a father's priorities in life. Listen to the three most common challenges fathers face and solutions that any man can apply.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/