The Quest

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
2021-12-19 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
Integrity:
Integrity, integration, authenticity – are all about returning to or discovering our truest nature, free from the masks that we put on in the world to cover up what we don’t like about our-selves.
Our values light the way towards this authentic nature, towards living with honesty and truth.
This week we begin with what is important to you and why and how to live in alignment with what you discover, letting go of what others think, and how to draw on the the courage we need to do this.
“Creativity is the foundation of all change”
We have to be able to creatively imagine a new way of being before we can make it happen.
When our creativity is blocked, shut down or has become inaccessible, change becomes harder.
If you are serious about change, this is a great place to begin.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.£15 waged£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: 22 December – The Future Me )
2021-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
There is the opportunity to join the gathering from 18.50 to socialise and hangout with others, there will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
22 December – The Future Me https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde-vrTMqGNN4fFVb4ctsuelUlLz1WuNZ

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
2021-12-29 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are weekly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by either Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
29 December – Light Lounge https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-2urTgpHNGdkXh_WtZcjOjjmLr-TtD6

Being A Well Rounded Person
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 8 January 2021 is ‘Being A Well Rounded Man’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-uopzIiGNXs-isEDh_ZYYFwCfwijv-K

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
2022-01-09 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
This Sunday Remarkable Men is all about VISION.
This January it will be VIRTUAL VISION, as we create together virtual vision boards for 2022.
Come and join other remarkable men as we embark on a creative journey into the coming year.
If you have not made a Vision Board before now might be the right time to get curious, courageous and creative.
A Vision Board is a way of clear getting clear about your intentions for happiness and success for the next 12 months. It can help to motivate and support inspired action.
~ The creative process moves the vision from our head to our hearts through our hands.~ The visual reminder supports us in maintaining connection to what we want and a reminder of why we want it.
I hope that you can make it and I look forward to seeing you there!
Come along and join this inspiring conversation. We look forward to welcoming you.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.£15 waged£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Places we go when things are uncertain )
2022-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Online event
WE ARE BACK! AFTER OUR JANUARY BREAK!
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme (inspired by Brené Browns new book ‘Atlas of the Heart’) : Places we go when things are uncertain.
‘Places’ may be our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or actual locations!
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcO2vrzsuHNAJtFOKPTLS_awaug4YDIg2

Objects of My Desire
2022-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker
The theme for 12 February 2021 is ‘Objects of My Desire’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvde2orjwiHdBigoBH-0N8DusTAWIC-GoN

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
2022-02-13 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
This Sunday will be “Coaching Sunday”.
You are invited to bring something to the group that is a struggle in your life to see if I and the other members of the group can offer a safe, courageous and compassionate space for insight, support, a listening ear, our own experiences or anything else that you might want or need.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings). Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.£15 waged£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
2022-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 UTC, 2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 UTC, 2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Lite Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from. The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
16th February – Light Loungehttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Online event
Possibility:
“There are plenty of difficult obstacles in our path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them” (Ralph Marston)
We all get stuck, in habits, routines, ways of being, settling rather than challenging ourselves to change.
If you find yourself placing limits on the good you feel you can receive in your life; being “good” rather than authentic or feeling resentful for not making changes in your life, then this Sunday’s gathering might give an insight into why.
“Creativity is the foundation of all change”
We have to be able to creatively imagine a new way of being before we can make it happen.
When our creativity is blocked, shut down or has become inaccessible, change becomes harder.
If you are serious about change, this is a great place to begin.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:
Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Places we go when we search for connection )
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme (inspired by Brené Browns new book ‘Atlas of the Heart’) : Places we go when we search for connection.
‘Places’ may be our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or actual locations!
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-2qqT8oE9bE7sxjmgwgSr4cm_NSw-a–

Internalised Homophobia
2022-03-12 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 12 March 2021 is ‘Internalised Homophobia’.
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpc-qsrzgvGtBauQVi0s4jrjbeSTKzwuNb

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Speakers’ Corner, London, W2 2EU, gb
A walk in the park.
Face to face connection with others is one of the irreducible needs of human beings. It is vital to our well being: emotional, mental and physical. This has been thwarted in the last 2 years.
As part of our return to being with others in person, we will meet for our second “walk and talk”
We will meet at Speakers Corner and meander through the daffodils and crocuses as we spend time making, renewing and deepening connection with each other.
There will be questions provided to initiate conversation and during the walk we may stop to reflect as a group.
It would be wonderful to see you for a Sunday morning walk in the park.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:
Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Gifts of Imperfection Programme - Brussels (March - May 2022)
2022-03-26 10:30 - 2022-05-21 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Avenue de Broqueville 12, Avenue de Broqueville 12, Brussels, Brussels, 1150, Belgium
The Gifts of Imperfection experiential programme

The Gifts of Imperfection programme, based on the bestselling book by Dr Brené Brown, is about learning to be wholehearted – which is to engage with the world from a place of worthiness. Our authentic journey is about moving from “What will people think?” to “I am imperfect and I am enough.”
This programme is led by Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady, Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitators. The programme is an opportunity to cultivate skills and practice the habits required to embody our authenticity day-by-day. The programme spans 8 weeks and comprises of an in-person session, at the beginning, followed by 5 online sessions. The periods in between sessions is an opportunity to integrate and practice insights and tools from the course.
The Gifts of Imperfection programme comprises the following sections:
Setting the Scene: Courage, Compassion, and Connection: Tools for the Wholehearted Journey

Learning intention: ‘I will practice courage by showing up in a way that increases my ability to show compassion toward myself and others, including challenging myself to connect with experiences that may differ from my own.’

Guidepost #1 – Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think

Learning intention: ‘I will practice courage by allowing myself to be vulnerable and imperfect’, and by setting boundaries’.

Guidepost #2 – Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism

Learning intention: ‘I will talk to myself the same way I talk to the people I love and care for.’

Guidepost #3 – Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness

Learning intention: ‘I’m going to lean into the discomfort and the joy.’

Guidepost #4 – Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark

Learning intention: ‘I will practice gratitude to find joy in ordinary moments.’

Guidepost #5 – Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty

Lesson learning intention: ‘I’ll practice creating quiet and reconnecting with my intuition’

Guidepost #6 – Cultivating Creativity: Letting Go of Comparison

Learning intention: ‘I am a creative being’.

Guidepost #7 – Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self Worth

Learning intention: ‘I will honour the basic need for play and rest.’

Guidepost #8 – Cultivating Calm and Stillness: Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle

Learning intention: ‘I will practice calm.’

Guidepost #9 – Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”

Learning intention: ‘I will own my strengths or ‘superpowers’ and get clear on my challenges or ‘kryptonite’.’

Guidepost #10 – Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance: Letting Go of Being Cool and “Always in Control”

Learning intention: ‘I will choose awkward, brave and kind over cool and in control.’

The Wholehearted Revolution

Learning intention: ‘My story matters because I matter.’

Timetable
The programme will be a combination of one in-person and five online (using the Zoom platform) sessions.
Saturday 26 March: 1030 – 1700 CET & Sunday 27 March: 1030-1300 CET (In Person)

Tuesday 5th April: 1900 – 2100 CET (Online)
Tuesday 19th April: 1900 – 2100 CET (Online)
Tuesday 3rd May: 1900 – 2100 CET (Online)
Tuesday 17th May: 1900 – 2100 CET (Online)
Saturday 21 May: 1100 – 1300 & 1400 – 1600 CET (Online)

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Online event
Abundance: (in relation to money)
Do you live from a place of scarcity and not enough-ness around money? Do you limit what you allow yourself out of fear or not deserving?
This week we look at how our attitudes might limit both financial and creative abundance in our lives.
“Creativity is the foundation of all change”
We have to be able to creatively imagine a new way of being before we can make it happen.
When our creativity is blocked, shut down or has become inaccessible, change becomes harder.
If you are serious about change, this is a great place to begin.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:
Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Places we go when we feel wronged )
2022-04-06 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme (inspired by Brené Browns new book ‘Atlas of the Heart’) : Places we go when we feel wronged.
‘Places’ may be our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or actual locations!
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItceGprjMtEteRoIXCO4wzSJhIwW_7AMkC

Navigating Culture & Heritage
2022-04-09 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 9 April 2021 is ‘Navigating Culture & Heritage’
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuc-2sqD8jG9T7Q5BbuplLRhnRdX8dH_gB

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Bonnington Cafe, 11 Vauxhall Grove, London, SW8 1TD, gb
Building Resilience in Difficult Times.
This Sunday we will meet in person meeting in Bonnington Square.
In the past month our world has shifted.
Our hopes were rising, the possibility of an emergence from the restrictions of the pandemic.
Then war, stark images, constant reporting of suffering. We choose to watch or not to, always knowing it is there, happening, much closer to us than is comfortable.
What do we do when we see this suffering? We offer help when we can in any way we can for those in the midst of something that they have not chosen. Our hearts open for their pain.
In these challenging times we also experience our own suffering: helplessness, powerlessness, guilt, grief, loss, anger, despair, confusion.
It can feel indulgent, perhaps selfish to think about focussing on our own struggles and yet, seeing images, reading about what is happening, difficult emotions arise, whether we want them or not.
If we are not able to take care of our own emotional well being, to care for ourselves with kindness and compassion, to meet emotions as they arise and to build the resilience to be with what is hard, it becomes more and more challenging to be there for others.
This Sunday will be a space for
: sharing our struggle (Covid, post covid, rising costs of living, the war in Ukraine to name but a few), and acknowledging how challenging it is
: recognising our common humanity (one of the steps of self compassion)
: ways to respond to take care of our own needs for kindness, support and connection
I hope that you can join me for this important support for yourself.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:
Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Online event
Connection:
Ask people about love and what is often shared is stories of heartbreak.
Ask people about connection and they will often tell you about disconnection.
When we feel disconnected from ourselves and others, life can feel solitary, isolated, dreary and dull. It can lose its meaning.
It means that something is missing ~ to get back to this place of connection we have to
pause and
pause and
pause
and listen to what is missing and to honour what we need.
IN this session we’ll take time to listen to our needs and to understand how jealousy, scarcity, perfectionism and fear of risk might get in the way of connection to ourselves and others.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction for the Autumn.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:
Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Places we go when we are hurting )
2022-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme (inspired by Brené Browns new book ‘Atlas of the Heart’) : Places we go when we are hurting.
‘Places’ may be our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, or actual locations!
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucu2vrjkoG9TIfDdWoU6KpRYq-LRL7aAv

Remarkable Men - Soulful Sunday Sessions
Great Portland Street, Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PP, gb
A walk in the park.
Face to face connection with others is one of the irreducible needs of human beings. It is vital to our well being: emotional, mental and physical. This has been thwarted in the last 2 years.
As part of our return to being with others in person, we will meet for our second “walk and talk”
We will meet at Great Portland Street tube and meander through Regents Park as we spend time making, renewing and deepening connection with each other.
There will be questions provided to initiate conversation and during the walk we may stop to reflect as a group.
It would be wonderful to see you for a Sunday morning walk in the park.
Re-imagination: Re-markable Men takes a new direction.
This is the beginning of a new direction for Remarkable Men. (see below for more details of our twice monthly meetings) Also please note the new start time of 10.30.
Remarkable Men is a facilitated space where a rich, diverse range of Gay men meet to explore a topic that impacts our lives.
Do you want to start Sundays feeling revived + invigorated?
Do you crave a more interesting type of conversation?
Do you want to connect in an open and non judgemental environment?
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yourself?
Certified Life Coach Darren Brady ( Co founder of The Quest for Gay Men) and Courage Coach, Jonathan Ward are both certified to deliver the programs of Dr Brené Brown and will guide the group in some fascinating conversations.
Now in its 6th amazing year, this Sunday ‘drop in’ group lifts the spirit, emboldens and helps connect Gay men.
Who is it for: Anyone who is curious, open and committed to their self development is welcome to try out this group.
What to bring: Curiosity, life experience, openness, honesty and warmth!
Frequency: The group will now be meeting twice a month on the 2nd and 4th (5th?) Sunday of each month.
The 2nd Sunday of each month will be a “flexi-meet”. It may be in person in a venue, on line, a hybrid meeting or a walk-and-talk meeting in a park. This might be a coaching circle or a co-facilitated space (with Jonathan Ward).
The fourth (sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month) will be a Zoom call facilitated by Jonathan Ward.
Beginning in September 2021, this will focus for the next 12 months on “The Artists Way” by Julia Cameron, working through the 12 chapters, one each month. You do not need to attend them all to get the benefit of attending one. You can drop in as you feel, although they do build incrementally from one to the next.
Important to know:
Payment will now be asked for before the meet-ups.
£15 waged
£10 unwaged/retired/concessions
Buy a block of 5 Up-Front for a discounted price of £69 (to be used within 3 months of purchase) or a 10 Up-Front for £130 (to be used within 6 months of purchase)
To book your place please use this link and select your ticket: https://bookwhen.com/jonathanw

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Lite Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from. The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]
The Lite Lounge rooms are:
Dreams
Dancing with the beat
Film Crushes
Mother wouldn’t like it
Anything goes

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: Cultivating Joy )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : Cultivating Joy
Here is a short video of Darren and Ade talking about the theme: [https://youtu.be/nt9w7aigVGs](https://youtu.be/nt9w7aigVGs)
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsfu2qqTIsG9Zb7zbbovBzCHIj6entMBi2](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsfu2qqTIsG9Zb7zbbovBzCHIj6entMBi2)

The Unspoken Side of Sex
Online event
The Quest Mosaic are facilitated gatherings for Black, Asian and Other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men coming together to connect, share experiences and build community.
Each session has a different theme as the focal point, with opportunities for attendees to participate in small breakout groups to muse, reflect and respond to some exploratory questions.
Each gathering is self-contained, so attendees don’t need to have attended previous sessions.
The sessions are facilitated by Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker.
The theme for 11 June is ‘The Unspoken Side of Sex’
You need to register on Zoom to confirm attendance, you can do so [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcuygqjspHNE8DHT3FxDjNxSaVrHCArnc](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcuygqjspHNE8DHT3FxDjNxSaVrHCArnc)

The Quest Wednesdays (Theme: Light Lounge )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations.
The Lite Lounge sessions have 5 themed rooms for participants to choose from. The gatherings are facilitated by the Quest Community Team and supported by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the room theme and then come back to the larger group. It is a relaxed format that encourages participants to share from their own unique perspective.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom
In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to click on the on Zoom link below and enter the password:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847837226?pwd=[REDACTED]
PASSCODE: [REDACTED]

The Quest Tea Party ( with sponsored cakes from Konditor )
30 Clerkenwell Grn, 30 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU, gb
**Join us for a convivial in person get together to *share the ‘T’.***
The Quest Founders Ade and Darren will be hosting this wholehearted event – a chance for familiar faces and total newcomers to come together to enjoy engaging conversations and (optional ) fun games.
[Ade + Darren talk about the Tea Party (3 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKIftrCP69w)
The Quest will be hosting 4 socials a year – make a diary date to join us!
Its **free to attend** and we gather between 1pm – 4pm.
Our supporters – the incredible cake makers [Konditor](https://konditor.co.uk) are once again supplying a rainbow themed selection of sweet goodies for your pleasure
So please don’t miss out on your fairy cake fix!
[For your free invitation click here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-quest-tea-party-for-gay-bi-queer-men-tickets-303435141677)
* **Generously supported by The National Lottery**

Rising Strong™ Workshop for Gay, Bi + Queer men (London - July 2022)
2022-07-02 10:00 - 2022-07-03 17:30 (Europe/London) | Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regents Place, London, Greater London, NW1 3FE, United Kingdom
Rising Strong™ Workshop for Gay, Bi & Queer Men
“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back

Join us in July 2022 for Rising Strong™ Workshop for Gay, Bi + Queer Men
“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up” – Brené Brown
Rising Strong™ is a process based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability – the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome – is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are inevitably going to stumble and fall.
The Rising Strong™ process is about what it takes to get back up and how owning our stories of struggle gives us the power to write a daring new ending.
For over 10 years Ade and Darren have been delivering specially designed programs to the gay community and they are excited to bring this popular Brené Brown program to gay, bi + queer participants.
This program has been generously supported by the Social Enterprise Support Fund from The National Lottery. Registration places are subsidised by this grant making it more affordable for the diverse range of participants we attract.
To secure your place please book early.
3 minute video of Ade and Darren talking about Rising Strong
Rising Strong™ Workshop
We all go through struggle – asking somebody out that does not want us, expressing our feelings and not being understood, saying something at work that didn’t land very well; the list is endless – failing feels painful and can trigger shame, disappointment and a whole range of emotions and thoughts.
Sometimes we avoid pursuing our heart desires because we fear failing. And sometimes when we do, we don’t get back up and we give up. But if we want to break away from the crowd and live wholehearted lives, we have to be courageous and different; doing this inevitable means we will sometimes fall.
This workshop is all about learning to get back up and how to become a highly resilient individual. How do we bounce back from failure? How do you recover from being exposed?
By taking part in the Rising Strong™ Workshop you will learn how to apply the Rising Strong™ process to your day-to-day life and become empowered to write wholehearted new endings to your stories. You will also:

Become familiar with the physics of vulnerability and the ten rules of engagement for rising strong.
Identify the values that are most important in your life and learn why values clarification is essential to the development of resiliency.
Become familiar with the Rising Strong process and goals – rise from our falls, overcome our mistakes, and face hurt in a way that brings more wisdom and wholeheartedness to our lives.
Raise your awareness about: the feelings associated with emotions, your response to emotion, and how emotion, thought, and behavior are interconnected.
Practice and build skills to engage with and experience emotion, including mindfulness and breathing.
Deepen your emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
Comprehend that as humans, we have meaning-making in our biology and are compelled to make up stories – even if they are based on incomplete information.
Reclaim and integrate orphaned parts of yourself and celebrate that wholeness through creative expression.

The Rising Strong™ workshop is an interactive mix of –

Psycho experiential and educational exploration
Viewings of videos from Brené, created specifically for Rising Strong™
Storytelling
Group discussions
Creative exercises
Coaching
Self reflection and inquiry

Included in the registration fee –

Your personal Rising Strong™ workbook
Light refreshments during the weekend
Post workshop activity
Optional coaching session with Darren Brady (to take place within 3 months of completion of the workshop)

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Date: Saturday 2nd July (10am – 6pm) and Sunday 3rd July 2020 (10am – 5.30pm)
Facilitators: Ade Adeniji and Darren Brady – Certified Daring Way™ Facilitators.
www.daringeurope.com
ABOUT BRENÉ BROWN
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. Brené is also a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.
She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy; is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers; and is the host of the weekly Spotify original podcasts Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.
Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the best?selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.
Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix. The Call to Courage special debuted on the streaming service in April 2019.
Brené lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie.

The Quest Wednesday (Theme: How school shaped me )
Online event
The Quest Wednesdays are bi monthly (virtual) gatherings bringing together gay, bi & queer men to pause, connect and have wholehearted conversations. The sessions are facilitated by the Quest team headed by Adé Adéniji & Darren Brady, Founders of The Quest for Gay Men.
Each week a different theme will be the focal point of the gathering. During our time together there will be opportunities to participate in small breakout groups to muse and reflect on the theme and respond to some exploratory questions.
This weeks theme : How school shaped me
We gather from 18.50 and start promptly at 7pm.( Participants will not be allowed to join after the group commitments at the beginning of the session have been made.) There will also be the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the facilitated part of the evening.
The gatherings will take place online, via Zoom – the web-based video conferencing tool. In addition to your RSVP on meet-up, you need to register on Zoom here:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOuuqjsiHNXgzNyfBsiWpOGPUT4ggufP](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOuuqjsiHNXgzNyfBsiWpOGPUT4ggufP)
