{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-new-masculine.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fray-arata-father-leader-friend-activist-LbbHKDGf","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ray Arata- Father, Leader, Friend, Activist","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5a1472e1-21e8-4cf4-8e74-f4d9bd572e39/248f7481-7d78-4070-9b59-3a760db58ef3/pink-gorilla-2.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"On this episode, Travis talks with founder of the Better Man Conference and author of the new book, Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace, Ray Arata. In his book, he helps male leaders (and their organizations) explore heart-centered leadership, healthy masculinity, and what it takes to be a true ally in the workplace. Along with his extensive work with men through the ManKind Project and his own coaching business, he's a true heavy hitter in the world of men's work. Topics discussed include: His own wakeup call around his masculinity, the importance of asking questions you don't know the answer to, allyship, the practice of decentering self, pain as a motivator, power differentials in the workplace, the 5 stages of men in most corporations, the importance of repair work, and his work through the Better Man Conference. "}