Fatherlessness affects people all over the world. For Jack, growing up without a father led him to a life of crime, addiction and despair. Until he found something that helped him overcome fatherlessness, transforming his life and helping hundreds of other men in the process. In this vulnerable talk you’ll hear Jack’s personal story and why he believes fatherlessness is a global issue which urgently needs our attention. Jack is a Father-of-two, Coach, Business Mentor, Ceremonialist and the Founder of Human Work. His mission is to empower people to lead authentically, heal their trauma and to step into their true potential in the world. Jack is a Leader within Sacred Sons and has guided hundreds of men to reclaim and connect to their masculinity. He has also spent more than ten years working as a top level leader in some of the world's fastest growing tech companies where he focused on leadership development, people strategy and culture. Jack founded Human Work to honour the remembrance of real human connection. Today he leads transformational training for men and women across the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx