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Redefining Success
In today's workplace, many men feel constant pressure. To provide. To perform. To stay strong. While holding everything together on the outside, they carry silent struggles within.
Stress. Burnout. Disconnection. The fear of appearing vulnerable. These have become the norm.
The truth? Being vulnerable is strength, not weakness.
Duration: Half-day session (up to 3 hours)
Commitment: One facilitated session
Participants: Up to 100 attendees
Format: In-person (or online by arrangement)
Led by: Sam Thomas & Joel Lawton
Part 1: Setting the Scene
Opening story and context, pressure, success, and the silent load many men carry at work.
Part 2: Challenging the Narrative
Exploring outdated ideas of masculinity and success, and how they impact wellbeing, behaviour, and connection.
Part 3: Reframing Success
Introduction to the Five Pillars of Success and a broader, healthier definition of what success can look like.
Part 4: Reflection and Conversation
Guided reflection and optional facilitated discussion, creating permission for more honest dialogue.
A relatable, story-led session grounded in lived experience
A safe environment that invites reflection without pressure to share
Insight into the Five Pillars of Success
Practical ideas for noticing pressure and checking in with others
A sense of permission to talk differently at work
Greater awareness of pressure and its impact
A broader, healthier definition of success
Simple language that opens better conversations
Momentum to continue the journey into deeper work
Duration: Three months
Commitment: Seven sessions (2 to 3 hours each)
Participants: Up to 20 male employees
Format: Mix of in-person and online
Led by: Sam Thomas and Joel Lawton
Session 1: Connection and Foundations (in-person)
Session 2: Balance. Finding harmony between work, wellbeing and self
Session 3: Authenticity. Living in alignment with your truth and values
Session 4: Presence. Slowing down, listening and living in the moment
Session 5: Fulfilment. Finding purpose and joy beyond achievement
Session 6: Relationships. Strengthening connection with others and self
Session 7: Integration and Redefining Success (in-person)
Honest, open conversations in a supportive environment
Storytelling and reflection built around the Five Pillars of Success
Guest speakers sharing lived experience and practical insight
Journaling and interactive exercises to build self-awareness
Tools for managing stress, deepening connection and rediscovering balance
Greater clarity and balance in life and work
Improved emotional intelligence and communication skills
Practical wellbeing tools that support long-term resilience
A renewed definition of success. One that feels true to them
Duration: 12 months
Commitment: Ongoing engagement across the year
Participants: Up to 20 male employees
Format: In-person sessions, facilitated group work, and one shared experiential project
Led by: Sam Thomas and Joel Lawton
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1–3)
Participants complete the full You Alright Mate? Corporate Masterclass: Redefining Success, delivered across seven facilitated sessions.
This phase builds trust, shared language, and psychological safety.
Phase 2: Integration (Months 4–11)
Monthly in-person sessions support reflection, accountability, and real-world application as work and life continue.
This is where insights become habits and culture begins to shift.
Phase 3: Embodied Connection (One month within the year)
Participants take part in the YAM Mountain Connection Project, a short, guided mountain experience in the Alps, that brings the themes of the programme into motion through shared effort, presence, and connection.
Continuity and support over a full year
Deepening trust and stronger peer relationships
Regular space to pause, reflect, and check in
Honest conversations that evolve over time
A shared experience that anchors learning beyond words
Lasting shifts in how they define success and pressure
Greater emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Stronger, more supportive relationships at work and beyond
A culture where checking in is normal, not exceptional
Every corporate programme funds a free "You Alright Mate?" programme for a local school. Your investment in your people becomes an investment in the next generation.
Copyright 2025 Sam Thomas