Developing the Father Within You

DEVELOPING THE FATHER WITHIN YOU

PRIVATE 1-ON-1 COACHING FOR DADS WHO WANT TO LEAD THEIR FAMILIES WITH CALM, CONFIDENCE, AND PURPOSE

You don’t need another parenting hack.
You need space, clarity, and support to become the man your family needs.

Developing The Father Within You is a private 1-on-1 coaching experience for dads who want to stop reacting, start leading, and build a stronger, more connected family - especially when life feels heavy.

Limited to 12 committed dads
Includes a private discovery call to ensure fit
Confidential, personalized, and deeply supportive

IF YOU’RE HONEST WITH YOURSELF...

You love your kids.
You want your family to feel close, safe, and connected.
You want to be patient… present… steady.

But lately, you’ve noticed something you don’t like.

You’re more moody or grumpy than you want to be.
Small things set you off.
You carry stress, fear, and pressure that never really shut off.

And underneath it all is a quiet worry:

“What if I can’t actually create the tight-knit family I’m dreaming of?”

That fear doesn’t make you weak.
It makes you human.

And it’s exactly why this coaching exists.

THIS IS NOT ABOUT FIXING YOUR KIDS

It’s About Strengthening the Man Who Leads the Family

When dads feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, the problem usually isn’t effort.

It’s internal overload:

Private coaching gives you the space to slow down, regulate yourself, and lead from a grounded place, so your kids feel it, your partner feels it, and you feel it.

WHAT COULD YOU ACHIEVE WITH A LEADERSHIP COACH BY YOUR SIDE?

This 1-on-1 experience is custom-built around you. Your family, your challenges, and your goals as a father and man.

Together, we’ll work on:

Staying calm and steady when things get tense
Letting go of the fear that fuels frustration and moodiness
Building deeper emotional connection with your kids
Strengthening your family through leadership, not control
Replacing self-doubt with clarity and confidence

This isn’t surface-level coaching.

It’s personal, practical, and deeply transformational.

WHAT YOU GET IN THE 1-ON-1 COACHING EXPERIENCE

12 private 1-on-1 coaching sessions tailored to your life and family
A personalized leadership roadmap for fatherhood, relationships, and self-growth
Practical tools, reflection exercises, and real-world strategies you can use immediately
Unlimited direct access between sessions via private message (support when you need it most)
A full digital workbook and supporting resources
A digital copy of Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 (John C. Maxwell)
Optional access to the Father-Leader community for connection with other growth-minded dads

THIS ISN’T JUST ABOUT FATHERHOOD

It’s About Who You’re Becoming

With private coaching, you’ll:

MASTER EMOTIONS

Learn how to regulate your emotions instead of being controlled by them

RESPOND VS. REACT

Respond to your kids instead of reacting in the moment

CREATE SAFETY

Create psychological safety in your home

BUILD TRUST

Strengthen trust and connection in your relationships

LEAD

Lead with clarity instead of fear

CREATE MEMORIES FOR LIFE

Become the steady presence your kids remember growing up

“I finally felt like I wasn’t alone. The direction, the support, the accountability – it made all the difference.”

— Joe, dad of three

WHY WORK WITH ME?

Drew Soleyn’s blended family, 2025

Because I’ve lived the kind of pressure most dads don’t talk about, and I’ve learned how to lead through it.

I’ve been married.
I’ve gone through divorce.
I’ve navigated family court, high conflict, and parenting under constant pressure.

I was married for nearly 15 years in a relationship that was emotionally complex and deeply challenging. For a long time, I lived in a state many dads recognize:

Trying to keep the peace, second-guessing myself, managing conflict, and holding everything together for my kids while feeling worn down on the inside.

I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, unsupported, and quietly afraid that no matter how hard you try, it still might not be enough.

But I also learned something important.

What changed everything for me wasn’t trying harder or pretending I had it all figured out.
It was learning how to lead myself differently.

I learned how to regulate my emotions instead of being controlled by them.
How to stay calm and grounded under pressure.
How to show up for my kids with presence instead of fear.
How to rebuild confidence and lead with intention, even on the hardest days.

I rebuilt my life.
I built a new relationship.
I blended a family of five—including twins—while navigating work, stress, and my own healing.

That lived experience is the foundation of how I coach today.

For nearly two decades, I’ve worked with dads, leaders, and organizations across Canada. As Director of Dad Central Ontario, I’ve supported thousands of men who wanted what you likely want:

A calmer home.
Stronger relationships with their kids.
And the confidence that they’re leading their families well.

I’m also the founder and coach behind Connected Dads and the creator and co-host of Dad Central: A Parenting Podcast to Reduce Stress & Build Confidence in Fatherhood.

But more than credentials, what matters most is this:

I don’t coach from theory. I coach from lived experience, proven frameworks, and deep respect for the work of fatherhood.

The 1-on-1 version of Developing The Father Within You is for dads who don’t want surface-level advice. It’s for men who want a trusted guide. Someone who can walk alongside them, challenge them when needed, and help them become the calm, confident leader their family needs.

You’re not broken.
You’re not failing.
And you don’t have to do this alone.

I’m here to help you move forward. Steadily, intentionally, and with care.

— Drew Soleyn
Director, Dad Central Ontario
Founder & Coach, Connected Dads

WHAT DADS ARE SAYING

YOUR TRANSFORMATION, YOUR TIMELINE

1. Apply

You’ll complete a short application so I can understand your situation, goals, and readiness.

2. Discovery Call

We’ll have a private, no-pressure conversation to explore where you’re at and whether this coaching is the right fit.

3. Build Your Plan

If we move forward, we co-create a personalized roadmap aligned with your family, values, and challenges.

4. Coach Weekly, Grow Consistently

Through private sessions and ongoing support, you’ll build calm, confidence, and leadership week by week.

WHO IT'S FOR:

This coaching is for dads who:

Are committed to growing as fathers and men
Feel overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally stretched
Want to be calmer, more present, and more intentional at home
Are serious about strengthening their family
Want trusted accountability instead of trying to figure it out alone

This coaching is NOT for dads who:

What You'll Cover Each Week: The Fatherhood Leadership Framework

Week	Topic	Theme
1	The Definition of Fatherhood	Influence
2	The Key to Fatherhood	Priorities
3	The Foundation of Fatherhood	Character
4	The Test of Fatherhood	Creating Positive Change
5	The Challenge of Fatherhood	Problem Solving
6	The Differentiator of Fatherhood	Attitude
7	The Heart of Fatherhood	Service
8	The 'Must-have' Quality of Fatherhood	Vision
9	The Price Tag of Fatherhood	Self-Discipline
10	The Expansion of Fatherhood	Growing Yourself

MOST DADS WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. DON’T BE THAT DAD.

Too many fathers look back with regret, wishing they had:

Been calmer, more patient, and more present when it mattered most
Noticed the growing distance with their kids sooner
Broken patterns they promised themselves would end with them
Created a home where connection felt safer than tension
Taken action before “later” quietly became “never”
Helped their family feel deeply seen, safe, and understood

This is your chance to break that cycle and become the father and leader your family needs.

ONLY 12 DADS WILL BE ACCEPTED

This coaching is intentionally limited.

I work deeply and personally with each dad, which means I only accept 12 clients per year into this private 1-on-1 experience.

Every application is reviewed carefully to ensure this is the right fit - for you and for the coaching process.

If you’re feeling the pull, trust it.

A FINAL WORD

You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.

But you do have to decide whether you’re willing to grow.

Your kids don’t need a flawless dad.
They need a calm, present, emotionally grounded one.

If you’re ready to become that man, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

— Drew Soleyn

Developing the Father Within You