BROS Leadership Training

8 & 9 Nov 2025 - Whaingaroa, Raglan

This is an invitation for men ready to step up. Into themselves, their communities, and their lives. Over one immersive weekend, you’ll experience the nuts and bolts of men’s circles, embody masculine vitality, and unlock the tools to lead in your life with presence and purpose.

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A Call to Embodied Leadership

What To Expect:

  • Immersion in Leadership: Learn the frameworks of circle facilitation and discover how to lead with integrity in your community and life.

  • Embodiment Practices: Meditation, breath, sauna, and time in nature to ground and activate your body.

  • Brotherhood: Connect with men walking the same path of growth, accountability, and connection.

  • Kai & Connection: Nourishing in-house meals, plus a Saturday night dinner out together in Raglan (paid individually).

  • Real Tools, Not Theory: Practical frameworks, questions, and techniques you can take home to run circles and hold space without needing years of facilitation experience.

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BROS Leadership Training

The Weekend Flow:

Location: Raglan Aotearoa NZ

Start: 9am Saturday (Nov 8)

Finish: 3pm Sunday (Nov 9)

The training will comprise of circle rounds, leadership practices, unpacking the psychology of mens work. Woven through will be embodiment practice, vitality activations, brotherhood connection time and more.

Accommodation will be options of marae-style sleeping, vans, or nearby off-site options.

A Rite of Passage for the Modern Man

Physical Practice

Breathwork, yoga, sweat lodge, adventure challenges, sacred combat

Emotional Depth

Fire circles, inner work, embodied leadership, reflection

Sacred Brotherhood

Elder mentorship, high-integrity community, support & accountability

Nature Elements

Cold water, warm fires, forest adventures & the healing power of nature.

BROS Leadership Training

Who is this for?

Men from all walks of life ready to:

  • Step into embodied leadership

  • Deepen self-awareness

  • Become facilitators of their own lives & communities

  • Explore new pathways for service in BROS

  • Strengthen their capacity to hold space

  • Answer the call to step up

Set in the beauty of Whaingaroa Raglan

We’ll be nurtured by the mighty & wild west coast waves, and held by Karioi Maunga, the mountain that oversees Raglan’s beautiful harbour. Our setting will be intimate at the home of one of our lead facilitators.

What to Expect

Leave With More Than Memories

  • A connected brotherhood

  • Emotional release & clarity

  • Reconnection to vitality

  • Deep rest, organic kai, and rejuvenation

CLAIM YOUR SPACE

We aim to make this training accessible.
Choose from a sliding scale between $150 – $499

Spaces are limited to 15 men.

Your Investment

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  • Every man in New Zealand would benefit from the opportunity to attend a BROS event. Support, play, connection and unlocking your true potential all exist within what BROS is building. If you know a man who needs this, or are one yourself, this is the place you’ve been searching for.”

    Dominic Bowden

  • “This experience allowed me to find, forgive and nourish my inner child. Something I have been struggling to do for a long time. The open space, open minds and open hearts is something I will treasure forever.”

    Tom Lancashire

  • “If you want to feel integrated, whole and vital as a man, in a world where there is no compass — this is the place.”

    Cam Watts

  • “If you seek a reward greater than the one that is desired and known, BROS are ready.”

    J. A.

Because leadership starts here. Not with titles, not with certifications, but with the courage to step into the fire of self-responsibility. This weekend is a call to men of Aotearoa and beyond. Lead your life. Lead your circle. Lead your community.

Because the World Needs More Empowered Men

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Brotherhood

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Leadership Training

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Fire Circles

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Wellbeing Practices

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Organic Kai

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Confrontation & Challenge

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Brotherhood • Leadership Training • Fire Circles • Wellbeing Practices • Organic Kai • Confrontation & Challenge •

Held By Seasoned Facilitators

Rooted in decades of entrepreneurial and men's work experience

John is an elder and ritual spaceholder in the BROS community. He has been facilitating, co-creating and participating in Men's work for almost 20 years. Weaving ceremony, ritual and storytelling to open and reach men's hearts, within many men's communities and organizations across the world.

John Vissers

Todd leads with his heart. He is a passionate and dedicated father and family man, who as an elder, carries a heartfelt willingness to support, care and nurture. Todd has trained and mentored over 40 apprentices through his construction business and now brings his combined passion and wisdom to our brotherhood communities.

Todd Flashman

Graedon brings a deep passion for building positive culture and masculine vitality, holding spaces for brothers and studying in the realms of men’s work in NZ & USA for the last 7 years. As a graphic artist, wellbeing entrepreneur, and Edmund Hillary Fellow, he draws experience from a decade creating wellbeing enterprise Organic Mechanic.

Graedon Parker

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Limited to 15 men.

More Men Around More Fires.

Our mission is to get more men sitting around more fires. Real talk. We aim to achieve this by empowering the men in our community to lead their lives better - and from that place, serve their community by lighting more fires. This is step 1. There will be more. We hope to sit around the fire with you soon.

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  • Not at all. This gathering is open to any man in a position of existing leadership, who is called to reconnect with himself, deepen his purpose, and explore authentic brotherhood. Whether you’re new or seasoned, there’s something here for you.

  • Your investment covers

    • 2 full days of leadership training

    • Options for marae style, camping of van accommodation

    • Lunch, Snacks (Sat & Sun) & breakfast on Sunday

    • Ongoing support from seasoned facilitators & elders

    • Pre- and post-event integration support

  • This weekend invites physical challenge — but it’s not a bootcamp. You’ll be guided to your edge, not pushed past it. It’s more about embodied presence than peak performance. You don’t need to be an athlete. You just need to be willing to show up with heart, courage, and curiosity.

  • A full packing list will be emailed after registration. Generally:

    • Sturdy outdoor wear (layers for all weather)

    • Swimwear & towel

    • Journal + pen

    • Open mind, willing heart

    • Anything sacred or personal for ceremony (optional)

  • Absolutely. Many men come at moments of crossroads — burnout, big change, or quiet discontent. This is a space for honest recalibration and connection. We’re here to hold and support you, wherever you’re at.

  • The weekend is just the beginning. Potential pathways are ongoing online BROS circles, support with leadership development training, and being involved in our wider community of men across Aotearoa. It’s not just an experience — it’s the start of a movement.

  • If you’re not up for marae style, camping or van life accommodation - then you will need to look at an airbnb / other accommodation options.

    Dinner on Saturday night will be at a local restaurant, and each man will pay for his own meal.

FAQs

More Men Sitting Around More Fires

This is the core mission of BROS. When we gather together as men around the fire, we connect to something deep, ancient and timeless.

We are working to develop leaders to tend more fires in local communities around the world - for more men to find warmth, connection and vitality. We invite you to join us on this journey.

Questions? Contact us or email welcome@bros.nz

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