The Hobbs Consultancy

Masculinity in the Workplace 2025
2025-11-19 13:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
Masculinity in the Workplace is the only event in the UK that is designed specifically to engage men with creating inclusive cultures.
Marking International Men's Day, the objective of our event is to give men both the reason and the skills to lean into the conversation, while also providing women and non-binary people with the confidence to engage more men in culture change. Because ultimately we can only make real change by working together.
Who is it for?
This event is for anyone passionate about creating more inclusive, equitable, diverse and human workplaces, and we welcome attendees of all identities and expressions.
Historically, our audience has included around 60% men and 40% women or non-binary people, with a wide range of roles and lived experiences.
This year, we’re especially keen to welcome CEOs, HRDs, CMOs, Inclusion & Diversity leaders, People & Culture teams, and anyone working to engage men more effectively in their organisations. Whether you're a parent, people manager, or someone invested in systemic culture change, this event is for you.
Theme
The theme for this year is 'Supporting Boys to Men to Role Models'. This year’s event will seek to understand the concerns and barriers that are in the way for boys and men, particularly looking at key inflection points in their lives. It will suggest that positive healthy masculine role models and vulnerable conversations are part of the solution, knowing that support and healing may be needed (for all genders) to be able to step up. We aim to equip parents, leaders, friends and persons of significance in the lives of young men with the tools for self-reflection, effective role modelling and courageous conversations.
It will suggest that status-seeking and risk-taking behaviours are innate as boys become men, look at how this shows up for boys in 2025 and question what support could help these boys have a more positive initiation in to adulthood so that they are ready for the workplace. We know that there is a reverse gender pay gap and that schools aren't preparing students in the same way to enter the professional workplace - what needs to be done?
We will look at the behaviours that are role modelled by men once they are in the workplace. Is it healthy for us to look for male role models, or is a search for positive behaviours more effective? What can we learn from how men are represented on screen and in the media? And what can we do to support our men once they are in the workplace?
What you can expect to walk away with:

A deeper understanding of the generational divide - the hopes, aspirations of young men as they enter the workplace and the support that they need
An understanding of what teenage boys are going through and how you can engage / support
Insight into the role of positive male role models in creating healthy, inclusive cultures
Tools for engaging men more meaningfully in inclusion and mental health conversations
Practical micro-actions you and your organisation can take to support men, challenge stereotypes, and foster equity
Stories of progress and transformation from organisations successfully shifting masculine norms
A fresh perspective on the future of work - one where emotional expression, empathy, and vulnerability are recognised as leadership strengths

By attending, you’ll be joining a growing community of people committed to reshaping masculinity, unlocking allyship, and building workplace cultures where everyone can thrive - from boys and young men to senior leaders and everyone in between.
Our speakers will share their insights and experiences, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of masculinity, leadership and culture in diverse work environments. You'll have the chance to ask questions, participate in interactive sessions, and network with like-minded professionals.
For speaker info, the agenda and to book an in-person ticket, click here.
For speaker info, the agenda and to book a virtual ticket, click here.
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60 hour ICF-Accredited Coach Training Programme: starting with a 30 hour intensive training retreat!
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | tbc
April 2026
Location: Tangier
60-hour training course, for all you need for your ICF ACC credential, plus access to a supportive and beautiful community.
Email liz@thehobbsconsultancy.com to register your interest.
What's it all about?
We are partnering with Awaken Coach Institute to bring you an ICF-accredited 60-hour in-person coaching program, which starts with an immersive in-person 30-hour training in beautiful Andalusia, Spain. Roxanne Hobbs will be facilitating alongside Christi, guiding you through this transformative experience that will provide you with everything you need to pursue your ACC-level ICF certification. Plus, you’ll join a rich and supportive community that continues to nurture your growth after the program ends.
When you take a coaching approach as a leader, you shift from a directive style to one that emphasises empowerment, active listening, empathy and continuous growth. In our new world of AI, a human-centred approach will set you apart as a leader. A shift in leadership style from control to collaboration can contribute to cultures that have inclusion at their centre and happier, healthier and more productive teams.

Empower your team

A coaching approach means believing in your team. Rather than delegating or instructing tasks, a coaching approach means asking powerful questions so that they find the solutions on their own. Over time this increases confidence and accountability.

Enhance listening skills

How often, when you are truly busy, are you sat there waiting for people to finish talking so you can say what you desperately want to say?! As a coach, you will learn active listening which helps to create a trusting space where colleagyes are more likely to share their ideas, challenges and vulnerability.

Adopt a growth mindset

By adopting a growth mindset, you encourage your team to see challenges as opportuniies for learning rather than obstacles. In turn, this will nurture creativity and a willingness to embrace change and take calculated risks in the service of innovation and growth.

Build psychological safety

We all know how important this is to teams, and coaching builds this trust by showing that you value your teams input. Failure becomes less scary and, again, calculated risks are possible. Furthermore the empathy skills and self management skills that you learn, will enhance the willingness of your team to be vulnerable.

Encourage ownership of development and self reflection

Accountability shifts from a top down mandate to a mutually agreed framework for success. By encouraging self reflection, powerful coaching questions help your team to identify their strengths and areas for improvement
This Coach Certification Program includes 30 hours of ICF-accredited training and certification, plus 15 hours of mentor coaching (7 group, 3 individual, 5 self-assessment hours), 15 hours of self-study, plus community based skills deepening, community connection and business building workshops when the retreat ends. This offering provides all the training, mentoring, and assessment hours you need toward your ICF ACC credential, and can be applied toward your PCC.
The course will be facilitated by Roxanne Hobbs and Christi Byerly.
Come and join us!
For full course details and to register your interest or book your place, click here.
