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High Performing New Dad

New dads don't engage with parental programmes. But it's not because they don't want support it's because the right support doesn't exist. Dr Anna Machin (evolutionary anthropologist) and Steve Cardwell (The Deliberate Dad) break down what actually happens to men when they become fathers, why the return to work is the real risk, and what companies can do to unlock performance and potential in new dads.

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    7. The payoff for dads and for business

    Get it right and you unlock leadership capacity, reduce burnout, and retain your best people. This isn't just good for dads. It's good for the bottom line.Want to know how this could work for your team?Drop me an email: [email protected]

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    6. The High Performing New Dad System

    A proven approach built specifically for dads. Structured. Goal-driven. Time-bound. Designed to help new dads thrive at work and at home.

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    5. What actually works (and what doesn't)

    Talking circles and mum-focused modules don't cut it. Dads want structure, outcomes, and support from men who've been through it. Here's what the research says works.

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    4. What happens when dads get no support

    Without the right support, dads go one of two ways.Performance drops. Presence fades. Burnout builds. This is the path most companies accidentally create.

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    3. The return to work is the risk

    This is where most dads fall through the cracks. No support. No conversation. Just "welcome back, now perform." The pressure is real and it's costing businesses.

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    2. Why paternity leave matters more than you think

    It's not just time off. It's the foundation for bonding, confidence, and long-term involvement. Get this wrong and you're playing catch-up for years.

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    1. What actually happens to men when they become dads?

    Fatherhood changes men. Biologically. Psychologically. Dr Anna Machin breaks down the science most people don't know and why it matters for how we support new dads.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

New dads don't engage with parental programmes. But it's not because they don't want support it's because the right support doesn't exist. Dr Anna Machin (evolutionary anthropologist) and Steve Cardwell (The Deliberate Dad) break down what actually happens to men when they become fathers, why the return to work is the real risk, and what companies can do to unlock performance and potential in new dads.

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Steve Cardwell & Dr Anna Machin

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New dads don't engage with parental programmes. But it's not because they don't want support it's because the right support doesn't exist. Dr Anna Machin (evolutionary anthropologist) and Steve Cardwell (The Deliberate Dad) break down what actually happens to men when they become fathers, why the...

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High Performing New Dad is created and hosted by Steve Cardwell & Dr Anna Machin.
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