Break Your Lineage Burdens & Build Generational Wealth

Join The Founding Fathers’ Circle

An 11-week leadership training for intentional Fathers

What’s in the Program

You’ll meet with a group of fathers every two weeks for a 90-minute online group coaching session. Each session will focus on one dimension of the 4-Dimensional Father and include deep coaching. A recording of the topic presentation will be available for those who cannot attend a live session.

• Online Group Coaching Sessions Every Two Weeks
  Every two weeks, join a powerful group of intentional fathers for an intensive group coaching session via Zoom. These sessions are designed to challenge, support, and elevate you as you integrate the 4-Dimensional Father Framework into your daily life.

  • Session Format

    • Breathwork / Meditation Drop-In

    • Accountability Check-in

    • Focused Topic Presentation* (see curriculum below)

    • Breakthrough Coaching Session (1-3 men will get deep 1:1 support each session while witnessed by the group)

    • Action Plan / Commitment Setting

    • Follow-up Exercise (allocate ~20 mins to complete between sessions)

      *Recording of topic presentation in follow-up email for those who could not make the live session

• Foundational Practices

  Each session will be accompanied by a practice that will take 1hr to complete and challenge you to expand in one of the core dimensions of the 4-Dimensional Father.

• Exclusive Signal Group
  Stay connected between sessions in our dedicated Signal group. Here, you’ll share insights, get real-time feedback, and continue the conversation with your fellow fathers, building a supportive community with you every step of the way.

Who Is This Program For?

This group-coaching program is designed exclusively for men ready to unlock their full potential as fathers and business leaders. 

Years ago, you answered the call and embarked on the path of self-discovery. You delved into the shadows of your psyche, faced your inner demons, and brought new life into this world. You’ve seen epigenetic patterns and intentionally design a career that brings your greatest gifts to the world.

You’re not just looking to be a good father—you’re committed to building a new generational legacy, a man who breaks free from ancestral burdens and sets a new standard for what fatherhood can be.

This is more than just a program; it's a commitment to yourself, your family, and your legacy.

If you’re interested in joining, the application is below.

You’ve Likely Experienced This…

Acting Out of Integrity Due to Stress

• Acting in ways that conflict with core values, especially under parenting pressure.

• Reacting impulsively, lashing out at children or spouse, and feeling immediate regret.

• Struggling with anger, frustration, and resentment, without constructive outlets.

• Unresolved childhood wounds influencing negative behavior patterns with children.

Guilt and Shame

• Feeling deep regret for acting out of anger or frustration, damaging relationships with their kids.

• Struggling with shame for not living up to their ideals of what a good father should be.

Inconsistent Boundaries and Discipline

• Difficulty setting and maintaining consistent boundaries, causing confusion within the family.

• Oscillating between being too lenient and too harsh, struggling to find a balanced approach that fosters respect and understanding

During This Program, You Will Learn…

Rites-of-Passage: Develop methods to design a rite-of-passage for your children that aligns with your core values.

Emotional Mastery: Gain tools to process and express anger, frustration, and resentment constructively.

Healing Past Wounds: Address and heal unresolved childhood wounds, breaking negative behavior patterns with children.

Aligned Actions: Develop the ability to act in alignment with core values, even under pressure.

Restored Relationships: Repair and strengthen relationships with children and partners through mindful and intentional actions.

Consistent Boundaries: Learn to set and maintain consistent boundaries, bringing clarity and stability to family dynamics.

Balanced Discipline: Master a balanced approach to discipline that fosters respect and understanding without extremes.

Why this Growth Accelerator

This program isn’t for everyone—it’s for the man truly ready to lead his family, his team, and himself with unwavering purpose. Over five months, you’ll work intensively to:

• Break Generational Patterns: Understand and dismantle your inherited unconscious patterns, ensuring they no longer pass down to your children.

• Join an Intentional Father Community: This is more than joining a group-coaching program. These are the men who will help you be a great dad.

• Enhance Your Romantic Relationhip: Becoming a parent changes your relationship with a partner. You will learn a framework to help you deepen your relationship and navigate the complexities of parenthood with intimacy instead of avoidance.

• Craft Soul-Aligned Work: Deepen the work you bring to the world, ensuring it resonates with your soul’s unique gifts and the mythic story that only you can embody.

Be a Founding Father: Join a Lifetime Community of Legacy Dads

When you join this program, you’re joining a community of fathers who are as committed to their personal growth as they are to the growth of their families. This is your opportunity to connect with men who understand the unique challenges and rewards of fatherhood at this level.

100% Lifetime Community Access: Join this cohort and be a founding father. You will have lifetime access to the community even when the platform shifts from Signal. You will also receive exclusive offers to in-person retreats and further offerings from Fathers Without Compromise.

It’s Time to Leap

If you’re ready to step into a new dimension of fatherhood, break free from the chains of the past, and lead your family with strength, wisdom, and purpose, then this program is for you. Cohorts are limited to 12 men to ensure a personalized experience for each participant. Apply today to secure your spot in this transformational journey.

Founding Father Cohorts

Fridays

cohort 1 @9am EST

cohort 2 @ 11am EST

Session 1: October 25th, 2024

Session 2: November 8, 2024

Session 3: November 22, 2024

Session 4: December 6th, 2024

Session 5: January 3, 2025

Session 6: January 17, 2025

Session 7: January 31, 2025

Session 8: February 14, 2025

Session 9: February 28, 2025

Session 10: March 14th, 2025

Session 11: March 28th, 2025

The 4-Dimensional Father

Session 1: Your Father Journey

We've all heard the saying, "What got you here won't get you there," yet how often have you looked at the influences that shaped your journey as a leader and a father? We’ll take time to reflect and intentionally craft a compelling vision. You'll also be asked to have a candid conversation with your family about what they wish for you to grow into as a father. This week focuses on that through line from values to behaviors so that you know precisely what to focus on over the next several weeks and so that the group can support you in living out these values wholeheartedly.

session 2: The 4-dimensional Father

What legacy do you want to leave as a father? Are your everyday actions in alignment with this legacy? This week, we’ll explore the 4-Dimensional Father framework, focusing on how you can integrate authority, wisdom, protection, and legacy into your role as a father. It’s about becoming a father who breaks generational patterns and leaves a legacy that betters both the world and the lives of their children.

Session 3: The Father King

How do you wield your authority as a father? This week, we’ll dive into the Father King dimension, exploring how to lead with both confidence and compassion. It’s about learning to make decisions that are fair and just, while creating an environment where your children can thrive under your guidance. You’ll focus on aligning your authority with the legacy you wish to leave, ensuring that your leadership empowers rather than controls.

Session 4: The Tyrant

Are you aware of when your authority becomes overbearing? This session focuses on understanding the shadow side of the Father King: The Tyrant. We’ll explore how unchecked power can manifest as control, rigidity, and fear, and how these patterns can undermine the legacy you want to create. You’ll learn to recognize these tendencies in yourself and work on transforming them, ensuring that your authority remains constructive and loving.

Session 5: The Elder

How do you embody wisdom as a father? In this session, we’ll explore the dimension of The Elder, focusing on how to integrate experience, knowledge, and insight into your fatherhood journey. It’s about becoming the wise guide your children need, offering counsel and perspective that helps them navigate life’s challenges. You’ll work on deepening your wisdom to ensure it resonates through the legacy you leave behind.

Session 6: The Adolescent

Are you aware of the moments when your wisdom falters? This week, we’ll delve into the shadow side of The Elder: The Adolescent. We’ll explore how immaturity and impulsiveness can surface when wisdom is underdeveloped or unbalanced. This session will help you identify these traits within yourself and guide you toward maturing your wisdom, ensuring that you model stability and clarity for your children.

Session 7: The Wild Warrior

How do you protect what matters most? This session focuses on the Wild Warrior dimension, where we’ll explore how to channel your inner strength and courage to defend your family and values. It’s about becoming a protector who acts with integrity and honor, using your power to create a safe and nurturing environment for your children. You’ll work on harnessing this energy to leave a legacy of strength and security.

Session 8: The bully

Are you mindful of when your protective instincts become harmful? This week, we’ll confront the shadow side of The Wild Warrior: The Bully. We’ll explore how aggression and dominance can emerge when protection is driven by fear or unresolved anger. This session will help you recognize these behaviors in yourself and transform them, ensuring that your strength serves as a source of protection rather than harm.

Session 9: The Hoarder

Are you aware of when accumulation becomes a burden? This week, we’ll explore the shadow side of The Builder: The Hoarder. We’ll examine how the desire to accumulate—whether it’s wealth, possessions, or control—can overshadow your true purpose. This session will help you identify and release these tendencies, guiding you toward a legacy that is generous and meaningful, rather than weighed down by excess.

Session 10: the builder

What are you creating for the future? In this session, we’ll focus on The Builder dimension, exploring how you can shape a lasting legacy through your actions and contributions. It’s about being intentional in what you build—whether it’s your family’s future, your career, or the values you instill in your children. You’ll work on aligning your efforts with the legacy you want to leave, ensuring that what you create endures and inspires.

Session 11: the Celebration

One of the gifts of the archetypal masculine is discipline and focusing on the untapped potential, seeing what is left to achieve, and going after it. Over-expressed and left unchecked, this approach robs you of rest and restoration. This week culminates in a journey that proves a different reality. You’ll practice receiving candid feedback from each father and celebrate your wins (and failures, too) as each man takes a turn in the “King’s Chair.” You’ll honor your growth and ignite the passion for your next goal. You’ll break free from the cycle of never enough as you make time for calibration: the deeper you push, the harder you need to rest.

The Vision for The Future: In-Person Retreat Post Program

• Spring 2025 In-Person Retreat in Hudson Valley
  For fathers ready to invest in a deeper dive, an in-person intensive will be available in the spring of 2025 for an immersive retreat in the serene Hudson Valley. This is a deep-dive men’s work weekend where each man will receive breakthrough coaching, facilitated breathwork, a guided grief ritual, and complementary ice-bath sessions. Organic fare will be provided to meet the group's dietary needs. If this is what you’re craving, let us know.

FAQ

What’s the financial commitment?

The investment for the founder’s circle is $2475 for the 5-month online portion of the coaching program. This will be $4500 in future offerings.

Will there be an in-person element, as well?

There are no in-person elements to the online group-coaching program. However, in-person intensive offerings will be shared with the community. Those in this program will first get access to the limited available spaces made available.

How many men are in a group?

Max 12 men in each cohort. This will allow each man to receive at least one deep-dive coaching session during group sessions.

What is group coaching?

To define group coaching, imagine sharing deeply each time we meet what’s working and what’s not and being held high through deep questioning from both a coach and the other men in the room.

Is this a men’s circle or a business mastermind?

It’s the accountability you’d expect from a business mastermind with the grounded presence and support of a men’s circle.

What if I intend to be a father but am not one yet?

This program is designed for fathers or soon-to-be fathers. If your partner is pregnant or you intend to bring children into the world in the near future, you are welcome to join.

Is this therapy?

No. Yet, the power of group coaching is that you will likely access parts of yourself that often remain hidden. And this feels deeply healing. 

What is the 4-Dimensional Father Framework?
The 4-Dimensional Father Framework is a transformative model that helps you embody the full spectrum of fatherhood. It includes the four dimensions of The Father King, The Elder, The Wild Warrior, and The Builder, each with their own strengths and shadows. Through this framework, you’ll learn to lead with authority, wisdom, courage, and a focus on legacy, while avoiding the pitfalls of their shadow counterparts.

What if I can’t make a session?
We understand that life can be unpredictable, especially for busy fathers. You will be placed into a cohort with a set day and time for your bi-weekly sessions. However, we offer an additional slot each week that you can jump into if you’re unable to attend your regular session. This provides more flexibility and allows you to maintain consistency in your progress.

How does the Signal group work?
The Signal group is a private, secure messaging group where you can stay connected with your cohort between sessions. It’s a space to share insights, ask questions, and receive real-time support from both your peers and your coach. This group fosters a strong sense of community and ensures you’re never alone on this journey.

What can I expect from the 4-day retreat in the Hudson Valley?
The retreat is the culmination of your journey, offering a time to reflect, connect deeply with other fathers, and solidify your transformation. Set in the serene Hudson Valley, this retreat will include immersive workshops, experiential activities, and plenty of time for personal reflection. It’s designed to be both a powerful and restorative experience that will impact your life.

How do I apply for the program?
To apply, simply fill out the application form linked on this page. Our team will review your application and contact you to discuss the next steps. Please note that spaces are limited to ensure a personalized and impactful experience for each participant.

What if I have more questions before applying?
We’re here to help! If you have any additional questions or would like more information about the program, feel free to reach out to Mark at mark@markwguay.me. If you feel like a sliding scale will help you truly commit to this journey, let’s have a conversation.

About Mark Guay

Mark Guay is an Integral Certified Coach and IFS practitioner with over 15 years of experience guiding business leaders to peak performance and personal growth in a way that aligns mind, body, and soul. He is the founder of Fathers Without Compromise, a group coaching program and community for business-owning dads to be great fathers and build a great business without compromising one or the other. As an adoptee and survivor of childhood domestic violence, he leads with this approach: To really change our lives, we must heal the past and embrace the unknown. To do this, we need self-accountability, the courage to take decisive action, a community of support, and trust that doors will appear, leading us on our path. 

In addition to his coaching roles, Mark is an entrepreneur in the social impact space. He helped found a direct-trade coffee roaster in San Diego and created a series of mindfulness-based online courses that have impacted over 1 million leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. 

Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Education and is a member of Integral Coaching Canada, the International Coaching Federation, and the European Mentor and Coaching Council. His unique blend of skills in habit formation, parts work, psychedelic integration, and public speaking makes him a sought-after mentor and leader in the coaching community. You can often find him riding bikes with his son or upside down in a handstand when he is not coaching.

Previous executive clients include Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Slack, Etsy, Tatari, and JP Morgan.

In addition to his coaching, Mark has curated a series of courses and meditations that have reached over 1 million people worldwide. His Manifest Your Unlimited Potential course on Insight Timer has had over 10k students with a 4.9/5 review.

About James Cruzen

James Cruzen is a visionary leadership coach and the founder of Cruzen Ventures, where he pioneers the integration of embodiment and Talent Dynamics to revolutionize organizational culture. With a rich background as a world-class swing dance instructor, James infuses his coaching with rhythm and embodied awareness, enabling leaders to discover their genius and teams to perform in perfect harmony. His transformative approach has been lauded for boosting confidence, fulfillment, and business success, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant. He and his wife, Leanna, are expecting their first in Spring 2024 in Munich, Germany.