Presence Over Perfection For Dads: The Engaged Father Project
Transformative Fatherhood with Jon Hord: From Reactive to Present
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Jon Hord, founder of the Engaged Father Project. Jon shares his journey from a stressed-out father to becoming an emotionally regulated, present parent. They discuss intentional parenting, emotional regulation, and redefining strong fatherhood. Jon explains the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and conscious choices in improving fatherhood.
He also discusses his transition from a corporate career to life coaching and the development of the Engaged Father Project, which helps fathers become the best versions of themselves. Jon offers practical advice for daily practices that can help fathers align their actions with their parenting goals.
00:00 The Power of Vulnerability in Fatherhood
00:27 Introduction to Real Men Feel
00:41 Meet Jon Hord: From Reactive to Present Parenting
01:06 The Biggest Disconnect in Fatherhood
03:10 Jon's Journey: Becoming the Father He Didn't Want to Be
05:40 The Turning Point: Finding a Life Coach
08:31 Creating the Engaged Father Project
14:03 The Role of a Life Coach
15:56 The Importance of Vulnerability in Fatherhood
34:54 Daily Practices for Intentional Fatherhood
38:09 Final Thoughts and Resources
Connect with Jon
The Engaged Father Project — https://theengagedfatherproject.com/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/theengagedfatherproject/
TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@theengagedfatherp
YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheEngagedFatherProject
LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hord
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Jon Hord spent years as a high-achieving professional… while feeling like a reactive, stressed-out parent at home. He wanted to be present with his kids, but didn’t know how. His short temper and the missed moments were slowly turning him into the father he promised himself he’d never become.
Through coaching, reflection, and real inner work, he learned how to change. He rebuilt himself by breaking old patterns, mastering emotional regulation, and reconnecting with his children.
Now he guides other driven, busy, high-achieving fathers through the same transformation.
He’s the creator of The Engaged Father Project, an eight-week program that helps fathers shift from reactive to intentional without sacrificing their careers.
