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21/06/2026

Celebrations - and the Turning Point.

View of Sleeping Beauty (Collins Bonnet) from my morning walk in Howden.

Gorgeous morning at the important annual turning point, southern hemisphere Mid Winter. From here we are heading towards the light and longer days again, and today I am also experiencing gratitude around one of my favorite events: Football World Cup.

In the midst of all drama and horrors blanketing the news and media, this coming together across the world to celebrate The Beautiful Game is a true fresh breath of air.

Not without political stains and noise, once the whistle blow and the matches kicks off the energy - passion and celebrations kick in with incredible power.
Win or loose, this is always a journey of shared experience and stories that will live on across generations.
Fighting hard, and then celebrating together.
It is all good, and at the end of the day it is all about people coming together and co-experience an array of emotions and connections.

What is your favorite World Cup story or memory?

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20/06/2026

Worth repeating for sure.
Then, take the time and make sure to be present and really listen (!) to the answer….

🥰🙏

Sometimes, a simple "Are you okay?" can change someone's day.

Whether you’re getting together for footy or a coffee, take a moment to check in with friends, family and colleagues.

Having someone to listen can make a difference.

You never know when your care might be the lifeline someone needs.

Changing our attitudes towards mental health and reducing stigma is everyone's business.

We can help create a supportive community by normalising honest and open conversations about how we’re going and encouraging seeking help when needed.

💬 If you are struggling, it’s important to reach out and get help. Tell a family member or friend whom you trust, or share your concerns with your GP or to a mental health professional.

📞 Here are some free mental health phone lines you can call:
- Access Mental Health: 1800 332 388
- A Tasmanian Lifeline: 1800 984 434 (8am - 8pm)
• Lifeline - 13 11 14; www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat
• MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
• Dads In Distress (peer support for separated dads) – 1300 853 437
•13YARN – 13 92 76
• Brother to Brother Crisis Line - 1800 435 799
• Su***de Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
• QLife – 1800 184 527; www.qlife.org.au/resources/chat (3pm to 9pm)
• Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636; www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat
• Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling - 1800 011 046
• 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
• Headspace - 1800 650 890 (3pm to 10pm)
• Griefline - 1300 845 745 (Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun: 12pm-6pm)
Please call 000 if you need immediate help.

👉 Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association has a range of local hubs for connection: www.tasmanianmensshed.org.au/findashedtasmania

🔗 More information about men's health is available at www.healthdirect.gov.au/mens-health

18/06/2026

A Great Time to support an important community based voice, advocate and Peak Body for Tasmanian Boys and Men's Health and Wellbeing.

Men's Resources Tasmania (MRT) is a Not for Profit organization with Charity status, making your donation tax deductible.
This makes it this a nice opportunity to combine community support with making some useful impact on your upcoming tax return position.

To learn more check out this link:
https://www.mrtasmania.org/support-us

Thank you!

Support Us There are many ways organisations and individuals can support our work. We welcome contributions in any of the following ways: Donate Now become a financial member - see belowjoin the Tasmanian Men’s Health Network a network for people working with men and boys. join the MRT board - get...

15/06/2026

Resilience.

Almost midwinter — frost and darkness in abundance.

It's great to watch the frosty haze over Northwest Bay; it triggers memories of my origins in the depths of the Arctic.

We used to say up there, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad preparation and clothing."

Midwinter is such a brilliant time: days will soon begin to grow lighter and longer.

This makes me reflect on resilience and how it relates to life — our ability to face hardship, bounce back, grow and prosper.

Resilience can mean different things depending on context: grit, adaptability, preparedness, durability.

Our capacity to endure and manage complex challenges depends on our mental and physical resources as well as our level of preparation.

Read more in todays blogpost on the topic of Resilience:
https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/6-1

Please reach out for a chat to explore how I can support your fitness and resilience program.

08/06/2026

Some programs are feeling especially important and purposeful to be directly involved with. Men's Resources Tasmania and its Building Pathways program in the Tasmania Prison System is one such program. Why not take a few minutes and listen to one of the clients and our Program Manager Brendan Sullivan talking about the work and what it means to those that are involved.
Maybe you would like to know more, or even offer your support?

You can find more detail about how to be involved here: www.mrtasmania.org

We were on the radio! Our mate Brendan and Shannon spoke to Leon Compton on local radio ABC Hobart speaking about the challenges of leaving jail, and the benefits of the Building Pathways program.

You can listen to the audio here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZcA4GE1Zh1hYiCiVU_k56DuFsNF8acli/view?usp=drive_link

03/06/2026

A wonderful break in the weather across North West Bay.

G’Day all.
What a theme to explore on todays walk - Imposter Syndrome…

This may well be the single most frequent aspect that my clients are referencing, when feeling safe and confident in sharing ‘‘what is going on for them’’ - especially within management and leadership settings.

I feel it is safe to propose that the typical drivers behind us experiencing this phenomenon, are all old and goes back into various exposures to feedbacks and criticisms adding to our 'internal story about ourselves'.

In turn this often leads to a tendency to only look for ‘evidence’ that we are not good enough, and feeling a sense of shame and stress…

When this feeling keeps building (subconsciously) we forget to celebrate our achievements and successes, or at least suppressing these as they surely must be ‘random or not deserved’.

There are a few key characteristics which are linked to the topic like:

Please be invited to read my thoughts in todays blog post: www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/6

03/06/2026

Thanks for sharing this message Todd!

I know this is a real lived experience for so many.....

Who would you have these conversations with?

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31/05/2026

Dawn at Kingston Beach, getting ready to get in.

Today I am reflecting on The Unknown...

What thoughts and feelings are surfacing for you when trying to work out what the future will bring?

On a scale from excited or deeply comfortable with facing the unknown - to very worried and uncomfortable about any lack of certainty, where are you positioning yourself?

Behind any rating in this space will be everything from naivety, lived experience, significant challenges and commitments, a deep need for feeling safe and secure and so on.

There is no right, and there is no wrong - any rating is valid and very common.

One thing that is clear and undisputable is that ultimately the concept of Certainty in life is and has always been somewhat of an illusion…!

In today's blog I am exploring this issue, you are welcome to check in via this link:

www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/5-3

24/05/2026

The Hidden Strain of Leadership

Congrats on stepping into leadership — you’ve earned it. But even when things “should” be running well, many leaders feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure.

Are you eating and sleeping well?
Do you trust your team, do you ever end up micro managing?
Can you speak openly about challenges?
Do you have someone who helps you think clearly when things get heavy?

If any of the above feels familiar, or if you know someone who’s finding it rough, send me a message.
We can have a short, informal chat to see if I’m a good fit to help.



My blogpost on the topic
www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/5-2

13/05/2026

Healing doesn’t have to be magic thinking or clinical medicine only — it can be both.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what “healing” really means to me. For some people it’s woo-woo; for others it’s pure medicine. For me it’s in the middle.

I recently had a melanoma removed, and I’m deliberately balancing the clinical care I need with things I do to activate my mind and body’s healing.
I’m grateful for my coaches, mentors, and life lessons that help me now that I need this for myself.

My goal is simple: to mobilize my own capacity to heal, restore, and build resilience so I can lower future risk. Western culture often tells us to leave health to the experts and discount anything that’s not scientifically proven.
I’ve found that working with a coach to access inner balance and self-support can be transformative and Healing.

If you want to chat about this — for yourself or someone you love — send me a message. I’m happy to talk.

Send me a direct message, check out my blogs or comment below and I’ll get back to you.

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