SFN Dad to Dad 342 - Mastermind Group Monday Podcast With Agust Kristmanns of Reykjavík, Iceland

This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family.  This Monday’s guest is Agust Kristmanns of Reykjavík, Iceland a father of three, who works as an electrician and serves as a board member of Unique Children of Iceland. (Einstokborn)Agust and his wife, Maria, have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of three children: Asta Mary (26), Sara Dogg (18) and middle child, son Ingi (23) who was diagnosed with 2Q37 Deletion syndrome, a rare chromosome condition that affects his development.Agust has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for more than four years.  His SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, episode #184, aired in Janaury 2022.   He was one of the first members of the London SFN Mastermind Group and he attended the 2024 SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat in Chicago..  It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Phone – (354) 698-5651Email - [email protected] Unique Children of Iceland. (Einstokborn) https://www.einstokborn.is/is/englishLinkedIn - SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #184 - https://21stcenturydads.org/184-agust-kristmanns-of-reykjavik-iceland-board-member-of-einstokborn-father-of-3-including-a-son-with-2q37-deletion-syndrome/About the SFN Mastermind Group –WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting:◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week,◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed,◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those:◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads,◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment,◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.  WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by:◦            realizing they are NOT alone◦            having better relationships with their spouse,◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren),◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others,◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.