None of us were handed an instruction manual for fatherhood. Instead, we tend to start with what we experienced ourselves—keeping some things, changing others, and figuring plenty out along the way.

In this Father’s Day episode of Dad Bods, Dad Boss, Shane, Q and Eric reflect on their own childhoods and how the fathers, grandfathers and role models around them have influenced the dads they are becoming today.

From Shane growing up on a remote New Zealand farm to Eric finding a powerful father figure in his grandfather, the guys explore how fatherhood changes as we get older—and how becoming a dad can force us to grow alongside our children.

They discuss being more intentional about creating memories, balancing discipline with independence, learning from the parenting moments we don't get right, and why connection becomes more important than perfection.

Ultimately, fatherhood isn't about perfectly replicating—or completely rejecting—the way we were raised. It's about taking what served us, learning from what didn't, and consciously deciding:

What kind of dad do I want my children to remember?

What happens when you spend hundreds of millions assembling talented people… and they still can’t perform?

In this episode of Dad Bods, Dad Boss, Shane and Q use Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles as the starting point for a deeper conversation about mentality, leadership, culture and performance.

When results aren't going your way, it’s easy to blame the players, the staff, the circumstances—or anyone except yourself. Shane breaks down the difference between operating below the line through blame and excuses versus stepping above the line into ownership, curiosity and solution-focused thinking.

The conversation explores why great individuals don't automatically create a great team, what happens when players perform brilliantly in training but collapse under pressure, and why culture has to extend beyond the players to coaches, management and everyone surrounding the organisation.

They also bring the lessons back to business and fatherhood: creating environments where people enjoy what they're doing, building confidence rather than fear, developing leaders within the team, and giving people a bigger vision worth playing for.

Because sometimes you don't need better people.

You need to create an environment that allows the people you already have to become better together.

What happens when high performers make decisions off the field that threaten everything they’ve built on it?

In this episode of Dad Bods, Dad Boss, Shane, Q and Eric unpack a recent controversy involving Sydney Swans players and use it as the starting point for a much bigger conversation about character, culture, leadership and accountability.

When someone represents a team, business or brand, where does personal freedom end and professional responsibility begin? And when things go wrong, is it simply an individual making a poor decision—or can it reveal something deeper about the culture surrounding them?

The guys explore why standards are built through the small things: punctuality, discipline, effort, keeping your word, and having teammates willing to hold each other accountable. They also examine how outdated behaviours around alcohol, masculinity and belonging can become normalised when nobody is prepared to challenge them.

The conversation ultimately comes back to fatherhood. Our kids don't only listen to what we tell them—they watch what we tolerate, what we model, and how we respond when we get it wrong.

Because whether you're an elite athlete, business owner, leader or dad, talent might create opportunity—but character determines what you do with it.

What happens when a past mistake, failure, or negative experience continues to influence how you show up today?

In this episode of Dad Bods, Dad Boss, Shane and Q explore the power of memories, emotional triggers, and the meaning we attach to past experiences. From positive childhood memories to negative moments that can create resentment, anxiety, or self-doubt, they unpack how these experiences can shape our behaviour—and how we can begin changing the response.

The conversation turns to parenting and junior sport, where one comment from the sidelines can have a lasting impact on a child’s confidence. Shane and Q discuss the pressure parents can unknowingly place on their kids, the danger of living out our own ambitions through them, and why effort, improvement, and enjoyment should matter more than the scoreboard.

Drawing on Shane’s experiences in rugby, they introduce a simple but powerful mindset for dealing with mistakes:

“What’s next?”

You can't change the missed tackle, the mistake at work, or what happened yesterday. But you can choose what you do next.

For dads, leaders, coaches, and business owners, this episode is a reminder that the past can inform you without having to define you.

How much is indecision actually costing you?

In this episode, Shane and Eric unpack the hidden cost of overthinking — not just in business, but in health, relationships, and everyday life. Shane shares how an elbow injury forced him to abandon his usual tendency to analyse everything and instead make fast, decisive choices around treatment and recovery — and how that experience changed his perspective on decision-making.

Together, they explore why so many men hesitate to act, from fear of being wrong and looking incapable to childhood experiences that taught us mistakes were something to avoid. They also dive into decision fatigue and simple ways to remove unnecessary choices through routines, preparation, and getting clear on what actually matters.

Most importantly, they discuss why confidence doesn't always come before the decision — often, confidence is built by making the decision, following through, learning from the outcome, and proving to yourself that you can trust your own word.

You won't always make the right decision. But sometimes the most expensive decision is the one you never make.

Feeling overwhelmed… or are you actually heading toward burnout? While the two are often confused, they’re not the same—and knowing the difference could save your health, your relationships, and your business.

In this episode, Shane and Q unpack the subtle but critical differences between overwhelm and burnout, sharing practical insights from their own lives as fathers, business owners, and leaders. Shane explains why overwhelm often comes from overestimating the size of the task while underestimating your own ability to handle it, and how unchecked overwhelm can quietly evolve into burnout.

Together, they explore the early warning signs every man should watch for—from withdrawing socially and working longer hours to losing energy and connection with the people who matter most. They also share practical strategies for breaking the cycle, including creating intentional reset points, reconnecting with family and friends, and scheduling activities that restore rather than drain you.

Whether you're leading a business, raising a family, or simply trying to keep all the balls in the air, this episode is a reminder that the strongest leaders aren't the ones who never struggle—they're the ones who recognize the signs early and have the courage to reset before it's too late.

What if the greatest influence on your life isn't the decisions you've made—but the stories you inherited before you were old enough to question them?

In this episode, Shane and Eric tackle the powerful ways beliefs, behaviours, values, and emotional patterns are passed from one generation to the next. Drawing on current research into generational patterns and insights from parenting expert Lael Stone, they explore why awareness is the first step to breaking unhealthy cycles—and how every parent has the opportunity to create a different future for their children.

Together, they unpack the difference between inherited beliefs and chosen values, introduce Shane's practical 4A Framework—Awareness, Acknowledgment, Acceptance, and Adjusted Action—and discuss how our children often become mirrors that reveal the work we still need to do ourselves. Rather than blaming previous generations, the conversation focuses on taking responsibility for the legacy we are creating today.

Whether you're a parent, a leader, or simply someone wanting to understand yourself more deeply, this episode will challenge you to ask: What stories have I inherited... which ones will I keep... and which ones will end with me?

What happens when the pressure is on? Whether it's a World Cup final, a tough business decision, or a challenging moment at home, our true character is often revealed—not when things are going well, but when they aren't.

In this episode, Shane and Q explore the psychology of performing under pressure, using the FIFA World Cup as a springboard to discuss emotional control, discipline, and leadership. Drawing on lessons from rugby, rodeo, and business, they unpack why elite performers sometimes lose control—and how the rest of us can avoid doing the same.

The conversation dives into practical strategies for managing emotions, including the power of box breathing, understanding the critical first 90 seconds of an emotional response, and why your environment influences you without defining you. They also discuss the responsibility fathers have to model resilience, humility, and grace in both victory and defeat, teaching children that effort, character, and respect matter far more than the scoreboard.

This episode is a powerful reminder that pressure doesn't build character—it reveals it. The question is: what will your response say about you?