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 Ian Todd of Baltimore, MD who is a Senior Service Consultant with SS&C Advent, father of two daughters and one of the original members of the inaugural SFN Mastermind Group.

Ian and his wife, Erin, have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of two girls: Maple (8) and Rosie (6), who suffered a brain injury from bacterial meningitis and who is sight impaired.  

Ian has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for more than three years and his SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, episode #238, aired in January 2023.  For the past three years Ian has attended the Wednesday night SFN Mastermind Group and he has attended all three of the annual SFN Mastermind Group weekend retreats. 

Show Notes -
Phone – (917) 538-3701
Email – imtodd85@gmail.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-todd-5672bb19/
SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #238 – https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-to-dad-238-ian-todd-of-baltimore-md-father-of-two-including-rosie-who-was-injured-as-a-result-of-spinal-meningitis--52557296
Ian's Favorite Mastermind Group Books -
Thinking In Pictures, by Temple Grandin - https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Pictures-Expanded-Life-Autism/dp/0307275655
The Leader Within Us, By Warren Rustand – https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Within-Us-Mindset-Principles/dp/1950863255/

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 themselves

21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.   

Curious to learn more?
Are you looking to meet like-minded dads?
Do you feel like something is missing?  
SFN Mastermind Group FAQs - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/  
Schedule A Call - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group-inquiry-form/