Adam Feck is the founder of Forward 46, a fractional sales management company and the father of 3 girls.

Prior to Forward 46, Adam has worked in a variety of roles - from orthopedic operating rooms to volunteering in the fire and EMS service to ski patroller to owning an orthopedic medical device distributorship to growing a SaaS startup - it seems like there isn't much Adam hasn't done or seen.

And yet, Adam is humble, still seeking growth and opportunities to learn and share his insights along the way.

That's exactly what he has come on Dads Interrupted to do.

Today, Adam discusses what he's learned after 25 years of marriage and raising 3 daughters, ages 22, 19, and 16, with his wife Julie.

We cover feedback, negative self-talk, sales performance, communication...

And he gives away his biggest secret to a successful marriage.

All this and more...

This... is Dads Interrupted.

To check out what Adam's up to:

Website: Forward 46

LinkedIn: Adam Feck

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The Four Agreements

Happiness Engineering by Dr. Ali Binazir article - "What are the chances of being born?" | "What are the odds?" infographic

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Owner and founder of Black Seahorse Kustoms out of Lincoln, Nebraska, Nick Brown is a dad on a mission to make a positive impact and be the best version of himself.

His latest efforts to do just that include feeding the homeless on Fridays at the city mission, and back in April when we recorded this conversation, Nick was about to embark on a 12-mile backpack hike to raise awareness for the Lincoln Public Schools Extra Mile Walk.

(To learn more about the Extra Mile walk, click here. To donate to the Food Bank of Lincoln, click here)

Nick and I talk about some masculinity myths that he actively pushes back against and some communication challenges a lot of men face.

He fills us in on the challenging but rewarding experience of being a foster dad.

And this episode just so happens to include one of my favorite stories from this season . . .

Nick shares a story from his high school days where he felt his worth and value being dismissed, and what he did instead to create his own value.

It's a story of integrity and of turning a negative event into a positive experience. Of how personal sacrifice can show others just how much you value them.

This conversation highlights Nick while he's busy trying to highlight everyone else around him.

All this and more...

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Website: Black Seahorse Kustoms

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Boyd is a former sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and dad of 3 girls.

He openly discusses his own struggles as a dad, while making it abundantly clear that being a dad is the greatest role he's played . . . and that's saying A LOT.

He drops some serious insights on the need for the right mindset around mistakes.

Boyd shares the complicated nature of his relationship with his own father, and how he was able to learn what NOT to do as a father from him.

This conversation is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming.

All this and more...

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Dr. Jason Frishman's dad didn't say the words "I love you" often. But he did write him a magical story.

Perhaps that's why Jason is a narrative therapist and men's coach today.

He openly acknowledges that although he is a men's coach and therapist, he still has his own work to do. Jason tells us his kids are his best teachers and shares how they remind him how important that is.

He talks about the importance of accountability, of being on the path to being the best father he can be, and of including adventure, fun and playfulness into your fatherhood journey.

Jason shares his unique spin on his core values self-assessment to drive actionable core behaviors.

Throughout the conversation, you'll hear insights and tips that emphasize the power of storytelling - how telling our stories in community can heal us from the inside out.

And perhaps to consider that you don't just have a story to tell, but a story to craft.

The words we use matter, and this conversation doesn't disappoint!

All this and more...

This... is Dads Interrupted.

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Dr. Jason Frishman, Father. Men's Coach. Psychologist.

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Jason's website:

Connected Fathers

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Self-described quasi stepdad Darren Kanthal bravely talks about his struggle with anger and the importance of awareness and repair.

Darren is a leadership and career coach and he is a dad to two kids with his girlfriend Rachel. Darren candidly speaks about the challenges of feeling confident as a stepdad and being able to understand and name his emotions.

As boys, we are often told to diminish our emotions other than anger, so Darren has "cheat sheets" that help him and his clients identify their primary and secondary emotions.

Darren's willingness to open up and share vulnerably with us here inspired me to dive deeper into my own experiences and emotions ... something that is uncomfortable but so worth it.

I hope this episode helps you unlock some things that help you in your own life and relationships.

All this and more...

This... is Dads Interrupted.

To connect with Darren, hire him for leadership and career coaching, or see more about the work he is doing, check out:

Darren Kanthal, Executive & Leadership Coach

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His website:

The Kanthal Group

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It had been over 6 months and Kyle's son Brody wouldn't talk to him ... wouldn't return his texts. Kyle is a CEO at the YMCA in Seattle and a leading executive leadership coach who, in how own words, is "supposed to be this person that knows how to build relationships and I can't ... do it with my own son." He openly discusses the pain he felt and shares his consistent efforts despite not receiving the outcome he wanted: a connection with his son that he once had.

Kyle shares his visionary leadership framework of raising the B.A.R. - Belonging, Achievement, Relationships.

We talk about Kyle's unique living situation with his ex-wife so that he could remain a connected dad.

We discuss what antiracism is and Kyle's gives us his top actionable tips and reveals how everyone can apply Kyle's B.A.R. framework at their companies and in their communities.

All this and more...

This... is Dads Interrupted.

To connect with Kyle, hire him for leadership training, or see more about the work he is doing, check out:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecronk/

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Surprise! It's a boy . . . hold on, wait, nope . . . actually, it's a girl!

Wade Hetrick is a team building and leadership expert with years of service in the U.S. Air Force and has worked with some of the most elite teams in the Department of Defense.

He has recruited, built, and led teams of 5 to 500 people in combat and training operations and has over 3,500 flight hours, mostly in the C-17.

But parenting has proven a formidable "opponent" for Wade, as he quickly realized there is no parenting playbook. So, he's developing his own with his wife, Katie.

Good thing Wade knows a thing or two about the power of adaptability. He also leans heavily on his military leadership experience while acknowledging that it is strength for men to seek outside help and counseling.

In this episode, Wade shares about his relationship with his own father and grandfather, and he talks openly about fathering his son Harvey, who is autistic.

And he surprises us when he shares his surprise that he and Katie are, in fact, having a girl, after first being told by the doctors it's a boy.

We discuss the advantages of journaling, and Wade drops some nuggets of wisdom about how important therapy is not only for when some more serious mental health issues arise, but also as a preventative measure.

Finally, Wade shares a story about the time he and Katie almost accidentally joined a cult!

All this and more...

This... is Dads Interrupted.

To connect with Wade, check out:

Wade Hetrick, Personal Coach, Speaker, Leader, Aviator, Consultant

LinkedIn | Instagram

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