Fatherhood isn’t just about showing up, it’s about shaping who we want to be, day by day. In this post, I draw on my perspective as both a professional coach and a dad to explore how health, presence, and legacy intersect. Through personal stories, reflections, and practical insights, I offer inspiration and tools for fathers who want to step into their own sense of agency… to build the identity they want to embody, and to find the grit needed to take charge of their health, their relationships, and the moments that matter most.

This Father’s Day reflection blends myth, sculpture, and the realities of fatherhood. Carving Daedalus became a meditation on love, fear, and growth — reminding us that the strength we build in ourselves becomes the greatest gift we can offer our children. A message of compassion and hope for every parent on the path.

Being a dad isn’t about ownership… it’s about stewardship. Inspired by Kahlil Gibran’s timeless words, I reflect this Father’s Day on what it means to let our children step forward into lives that are truly their own.