26/08/2026
What we accept, challenge or speak up about can shape what becomes “normal”.
And that can happen anywhere. In a classroom. In a team. At work. In relationships. Out in the wider community.
We’re currently working with a group of young men from Natural Landscaping, and Michael, who leads the workshops with Tom, has noticed something pretty special in the way they show up for each other.
“There’s still plenty of banter, but when someone shares something, everyone listens. There are no put-downs. They encourage each other, and there’s no hesitation in sharing their own experiences.”
There’s a real mix in the room too. Younger guys, older managers, brothers, even a dad and son.
And the managers are right there in the conversation.
They’re sharing their own experiences, being open, and giving the younger guys space to do the same.
Recently, some of the conversations have been around relationships, respect, abuse and what it means to be an upstander.
Not just recognising when something crosses a line, but thinking about what you actually do when you see it.
Do you laugh along?
Do you let it slide?
Or do you say something?
Michael says the guys are really leaning into those conversations. And they're continuing those chats outside the workshops too.
That’s the bit we love.
Young men showing up and standing up. And putting this into practice.
Big credit to the team at Natural Landscaping for investing in their people and the culture they’re building.
And to the guys in the room... thank you for the trust, honesty, consistency and willingness to get involved. If you have young men in your workforce, get in touch with us.
