14/01/2026
A wealth of knowledge and insights from a wonderful panel! Men who have lived life fully, and walked the path, now sharing this wisdom with the world.
We're raising young men in a world that tells them to dream big while systematically removing the key elements that made hope possible for previous generations. And we haven't replaced those elements.
No wonder then that young men are chasing false mountains and fake summits — in the form of gaming, and tech bro dreams — and falling behind on a host of measures.
In my talk at the upcoming WHAT BOYS NEED global conference, I'll be sharing the story of three generations of men — my father, myself and my son — and our respective crises of hope. I'll show how we each resolved those crises, and I'll share some lessons for the men of today.
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https://helpingboysthrive.org/what-boys-need-as-males-conference/
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FREE ZOOM CONFERENCE
WHAT BOYS NEED
Join New York Times best-selling authors Dr. Michael Gurian & John Gray, plus 28 other speakers for this ground-breaking event!
WHAT BOYS NEED AS MALES: A GLOBAL CONVERSATION ON RAISING BOYS INTO MEN IN THE 21ST CENTURY
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https://helpingboysthrive.org/what-boys-need-as-males-conference/
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DR. MICHAEL GURIAN is the New York Times bestselling author of 32 books published in 23 languages. One of the world’s foremost gender experts, Gurian has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Time, Newsweek & Educational Leadership. His book THE WONDER OF BOYS is credited with sparking the Boys Movement (USA Today). As a social philosopher and family counselor, Gurian has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, schools, corporations, and public policy.
“Michael Gurian is America’s most passionate advocate for boys.”
– Michael Thompson, Ph.D., author of It’s a Boy!, and co-author of Raising Cain
“There is no one who understands the development of boys better than Michael Gurian.”
– William Damon, Ph.D., professor of Education, Stanford University, and author of The Moral Child
“Michael Gurian’s work in gender is at the leading edge of our profession and can significantly affect the field of psychology.”
– Tracey J. Shors, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Center for Collaborative Neuroscience, Rutger’s University
JOHN GRAY is an American relationship counselor, lecturer, and author. In 1969, he began a nine-year association with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi before beginning his career as an author and personal relationship counselor. In 1992 he published the book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which became a long-term best seller and formed the central theme of his subsequent books and career activities. His books have sold millions of copies.
NEIL BIERBAUM is a leadership coach, writer and thought leader who helps people perform—and stay human—under pressure. His approach integrates leadership practice, behavioural psychology, ontological coaching, and insights forged in the uniquely complex environment of South Africa. With a background as an award-winning editor, early Internet pioneer, startup founder, meditation practitioner, and academic achiever, he brings a rare combination of real-world pressure experience and deep inner-work discipline. Neil teaches a unique four-stage development framework for men.
