Men’s Group
Our men’s groups meet two times each month over Zoom for two hours each session. Each meeting includes distinctions led and facilitated by our experienced men’s coaches, “hot seat” coaching, and opportunities to connect with other men, share, and get support.
Our Groups
Arena Founders Group
New group coming soon!
If you're ready to join a community of men who refuse to settle for ordinary—who understand that true growth happens when we dare to be seen, to fail, and to rise again—this is your invitation to step into the arena.
Started in March 2020 and facilitated by co-founders Coach Nick & Coach Jake, The Arena Founders Group is for men who want to be supported in a radically different way. Built around a higher purpose to inspire men to dare greatly, this group is made up of men from 24 to 75-years-old and from eleven different states.
“If a man happens to find himself – if he knows what he can be depended upon to do, the limits of his courage, the position from which he will no longer retreat, the degree to which he can surrender his inner life to some woman [or man], the secret reservoirs of his determination, the extent of his dedication, the depth of his feeling for beauty, his honest and unpostured goals – then he has found a mansion which he can inhabit with dignity all the days of his life.”
— The Fires of Spring, James Michener
Who are our groups for?
Our groups are for men who are committed to getting off the sidelines and stepping into the arena in every aspect of their lives. Our groups are for you if:
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You wake up and do the same routine, day after day. Everything looks fine from the outside—job, relationships, hobbies—but inside, something feels… off. There’s a dull ache, a sense that you’re not fully living. In Arena, we call this being “stuck in the stands.” You’re watching life happen, not fully stepping into the game.
Our groups are a place to break that loop. Through real conversation, deep sharing, and bold challenges, we help men reconnect to purpose and aliveness. In the Arena, we don’t just talk about change—we practice it. You’ll try on new behaviors, tell yourself a better story, and start making different moves in your life. Because when you name your rut, you can break free from it. -
Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, launching a business, or trying to lead with more integrity, our groups are full of men like you—driven, ambitious, and tired of going it alone. Arena men take accountability seriously. We don’t just set goals; we build habits, get support, and reflect on how our mindsets and behaviors are helping or hurting us.
You'll find brothers who will cheer for your wins, challenge your blind spots, and hold your feet to the fire when it matters. And perhaps most powerfully, you’ll redefine success—not just in terms of output, but in how you show up along the way. -
Big life shifts—career changes, divorces, marriages, becoming a father, losing a parent—shake us to our core. They raise questions about who we are, what we want, and what matters most. In The Arena, you don’t have to face these alone.
We create space for you to feel it all: the grief, the confusion, the possibility. Arena isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping you stay in the batter’s box while life throws curveballs. And through it all, you'll have a group of men who see you, support you, and walk beside you. -
You’re not content with just getting by. You want to make a dent—in your family, your community, your world. But maybe you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve been making an impact, but it’s started to feel hollow or unsustainable.
The Arena is where men reconnect with their higher purpose—what we call your “North Star.” We help you tune into what really matters, and take aligned action from that place. And you don’t do it alone. The brotherhood here means you’re constantly reminded of who you are and the impact you came to make. -
You’ve got friends… but maybe they’re surface-level. You talk about sports, work, maybe parenting. But where do you go when life gets hard? When you’re angry at your partner, ashamed of a choice, or lost about what’s next?
In Arena, friendships go beyond the superficial. We share over shame. We reveal what’s real. And we listen—deeply. That’s how bonds are built. Many men say Arena is where they found their best male friendships—connections rooted in truth, trust, and realness. -
It’s possible to be surrounded by people and still feel profoundly alone. Arena is the antidote to that. Every session, you’ll be seen and heard for who you are—not just what you do. And you’ll witness others doing the same, which can be just as powerful.
Connection in Arena isn’t passive—it’s practiced. Through MVPs (Maximum Value Practices), hot seat coaching, and retreats, you’ll engage in small acts of courage that forge deep connection. You’ll stop hiding. And you’ll feel what it’s like to belong. -
This isn’t just a personal growth group. It’s a community. A brotherhood. A proving ground. We show up for each other—on Zoom, in WhatsApp threads, at retreats. We celebrate wins, hold each other accountable, and call out bullshit with love.
If you’re craving a group of men who are doing the work—emotionally, professionally, relationally—this is the place. And more than that, it’s a place where who you are matters. Where you’re not alone. And where you belong, as you are.
Member Benefits
When you join our brotherhood, you gain access to exclusive resources designed to accelerate your growth and success. Our member benefits include:
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These aren’t your typical Zoom calls. No slide decks. No surface talk. Just a group of men dropping in, showing up, and doing the work. As a member, you get access to two live, 2+ hour sessions each month—structured to create breakthroughs and action, not just conversation.
Each call begins with a check-in and flows into coaching, breakout discussions, and practices designed to move you forward. You’ll be seen. You’ll be stretched. You’ll leave each session with more clarity, more connection, and more courage to take your next step. This is where the work gets real. -
Specially designed MVPs to help you implement your learnings in every aspect of your life. Because growth doesn’t end when the session does—this is where it begins.
Every two weeks, you’ll receive a challenge, prompt, or stretch designed to take the insights from our calls and put them into motion. Some MVPs ask you to have a hard conversation. Others ask you to reflect, reach out, or try something new. They’re simple, powerful, and always real.
This is how you move from “knowing” to being. From staying in your head to living from your heart. And the more you engage, the more transformation you’ll unlock. -
A spot in a private Google Group and WhatsApp Channel for your specific group, where you’ll connect between sessions, support each other, and build lasting relationships that don’t disappear when the Zoom call ends.
These channels become lifelines. A place to share wins, vent frustrations, check in midweek, or just drop a voice note when life hits hard. The more you lean in, the more these men become more than “group members”—they become your people.
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Bi-Annual Group Retreats to gather in person—because some breakthroughs only happen face to face. (Retreat cost not included in membership.)
Twice a year, we step out of the virtual space and into a house in the woods, mountains, or wherever we can be together without distractions. These weekends are a mix of deep work, laughter, real connection, and challenge. You’ll share meals, stories, and maybe some uncomfortable truths. And you’ll leave with a bond that runs deeper than you thought possible.
It’s not a vacation—it’s a rite of passage. And it will change how you show up long after you go home. -
Discounted 1:1 coaching sessions with one of our Arena Coaches—for when you need focused support outside the group.
Sometimes you need more than the group space. A deeper dive. A personal breakthrough. Our Arena Coaches are here for just that. As a member, you get access to private coaching at a reduced rate—whether it’s navigating a transition, working through resistance, or leveling up in your career or relationships. You can work with one of your group facilitators or any group leaders in our community.
This isn’t therapy. It’s practical, heart-centered coaching grounded in The Arena philosophy—so you can take aligned action and move your life forward.
What our members are saying
FAQs
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Every session is unique, but you can expect each session to include large group and breakout room discussions framed around questions asked by our facilitators. We believe that learning is a cycle made up of Action, Reflection, and Sharing, and we use this model throughout our group sessions. While some sessions will be more focused on a particular skill or topic, others focus on all the men in the group sharing, supporting each other, and deepening the bonds of the group. As we always tell our participants, these are your groups. You, as much we, determine what they are like.
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If you’re interested in joining one of our groups, schedule a discovery session with us so we can learn more about what you’re looking for, answer any questions you have, and talk you through our membership model. Depending on what you’re looking for, we may recommend a particular group.
If you’re looking to join an existing group, you’ll visit that group as a guest twice. If, after your second visit, you’re interested in joining, we’ll get you set up with a membership.
If you’re looking to join a new group, you’ll have a follow-up call with that group’s facilitator to talk through next steps and complete onboarding.
We ask that all new members commit to a minumim of three months when joining.
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We have three membership levels:
Annual —$2215/year (save $125)
Quarterly — $575/quarter (save $40)
Monthly — $195/monthWe accept payment via credit card.
All memberships renew automatically and can be canceled at any time. We ask that all new members commit to three months, though you can pay monthly.
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A big part of the men’s group experience is getting to connect 1:1 with other men in the group, including your facilitators. While each facilitator creates his own rules around how much access participants have to them outside of session hours, we also offer discounted coaching packages you can purchase in addition to your Arena Men’s Group membership.
Please ask your facilitator about the discounted 1:1 coaching opportunities.
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We believe that sharing and connection are key components of a successful men’s group. In fact, the work we do every two weeks over Zoom is a small portion of a group’s value. The Google Group is the place where participants interact between sessions. Group facilitators will ask questions in the group, send updates, and offer coaching. We encourage our participants to post in the Google Group to ask for support, share what’s going on in their lives, and acknoweldge other men in the group for their progress and growth.
When you join an Arena Men’s Group, you’ll receive a Google Group Guidelines document that will help you navigate how to participate in a way that generates and receives value.
We also have a private WhatsApp channel, which is more informal and used for day-to-day communication.
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We have two retreats per year in our Arena Men’s Groups.
The Fall Retreat
Occurring between October and early-December, this retreat is for your group and is an opportunity to celebrate the year together, do deep experiential exercises, and bond in-person as a group. It’s an amazing opportunity to get to know the other group members in a deeper way.Spring Arena Gathering
Each spring, the entire Arena community gathers in the Northeast for a weekend-long retreat to connect, go deep, and be surrounded by many men up to big things in their lives. These retreats are less intimate than the fall retreat but provide an opportunity to connect with the wider Arena community.Each retreat go from a Friday afternoon (around 4pm) to Sunday midday (around 1pm). Food, housing, and facilitation costs are not included in monthly membership.
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Yes, after every session we assign what we call a Maximum Value Practice. This MVP is an opportunity for you to take what we’ve explored in the group and bring it into your life. Being in The Arena isn’t just about showing up differently when you’re in the men’s group but about bringing that difference to all of your relationships. Engaging with the MVPs isn’t always about completion but about striving to show up differently, be uncomfortable, and learn.
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You must be at least 18-years-old to participate in an Arena Men’s Group, but that’s our only limitation. We have men from 24 to 75 in our groups and that diversity of age is something that many men find great value in. Wherever you are on the age spectrum, you’re welcome in our groups.
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Our groups are open to anyone who identifies as a man. That’s that only definer we use. If you relate to yourself like you’re a man, you’re welcome in one of our groups. What it means to be a man is changing - masculinity is changing - and embracing that change is something we believe is paramount for creating loving and inclusive communities now and in the future.
Our coaches
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Nicholaos Papadopoulos, SHRM-CP
CO-FOUNDER & LEAD FACILITATOR
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Jake Fishbein, PCC
CO-FOUNDER & LEAD FACILITATOR
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Jonathan Ger, PCC
ARENA FACILITATOR
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Jason Misrahi
ARENA FACILITATOR