nurture >>> FORTITUDE
Navigating Masculinity & Well-Being in Work & Life
Explore and redefine the role of masculinity in both professional and personal spheres, with a focus on building inner strength, emotional resilience, and a healthier approach to self-care. Participants will discuss navigating social expectations, developing strategies to manage stress, embrace vulnerability and foster emotional intelligence to create a sustainable balance between work, life, and personal growth. Participants will also be equipped with tools to lead with confidence and build a positive work environment through enhanced communication, empathy, and authenticity.
3-Part Online Workshop
Tuesdays: May 6th, 13th, and 20th, 2025
10:00—11:30 am CT | Via Zoom Link
“I’ve had the opportunity to learn from and converse with Billy Korinko and his team at “Inner Shift”, both inside and outside of a classroom setting and all those experiences have assisted me along my way to becoming a better person and leader. Through suggested readings, guest speakers, and robust conversations that encourage you to ask and answer important questions you will embark on a journey of self-discovery that will increase your ability to be well, but most importantly, it will increase your ability to understand others and the importance of ensuring their well-being too.”
Rashad Cobb, Chief Operating Officer, Brown County United Way
meet the facilitator team
brian anderson
Brian Anderson is a committed husband, dad of two daughters, and gender equity advocate. Generally, you will find Brian building something imaginative with Lego bricks, organizing meals, or driving his daughters to soccer and gymnastics. However, somehow he has managed to find the time to write a book called Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life based on his experiences running, Fathering Together, a non-profit focused on empowering dads to be agents of change in themselves, their families and communities. Recently Fathering Together merged with another non-profit called All Parents Welcome, and Brian now serves as the Director of Foundation Relations for Inner-City Computer Stars, a Chicago-based non-profit which trains adults on business, leadership, and technology skills to launch careers in tech.
dr. alejandro covarrubias
Dr. Alejandro Covarrubias is the Founder and President of Foundations for Hope & Justice Consulting (FHJconsulting.com). He is an organizational development consultant grounded in equity and inclusion. Dr. Covarrubias is also a facilitator for the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI.org), a week-long racial justice immersion program for higher education professionals. He has over 15 years of professional experience in university and higher education settings including serving as an Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of San Francisco and as an Executive Director of Equity, Access, and Belonging at California Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has over 15 years of experience as an Organizational Consultant and leadership coach, where he has worked with universities, tech start-ups, foundations, and non-profits across the country. Alejandro is grounded in the power of critical hope and approaches leadership development work through an intersectional and analytical lens that bridges the power of storytelling with theoretical foundations.
adam jackson
Adam Jackson is a dedicated educator and coach with over 30 years of leadership experience. Drawing from his background as a coach, Adam focuses on creating people-centered environments, fostering collaboration, and building strong relationships with communities, companies, and customers. With a wide variety of experiences from leading operations, teaching in the classroom and camp settings, hiring and developing talent, and working with K-12 schools, universities, and nonprofits, Adam has developed a wealth of leadership skills. His passion lies in learning from and mentoring future leaders, helping them gain the confidence needed to reach their goals. Adam not only dreams big but also delivers results that positively impact people and organizations.
dr. billy korinko
Dr. Billy Korinko is the founder of InnerShift, a dynamic personal and professional development company dedicated to spreading joy, empathy, and equity. With an unwavering passion for social justice, Billy has committed his career to fostering well-being and inclusivity in workplaces and communities.
InnerShift engages participants in intensive cohort learning programs, virtual workshops, and one-on-one leadership coaching—all aimed at engaging participants in powerful conversations about how to show up well at work and in their everyday lives.
Billy earned his Ph.D. in gender and women’s studies from the University of Kentucky, and he has a passion for working with organizations to create higher-functioning teams and healthier workplace cultures. His philosophical approach to his work is grounded in the concept of “servant leadership,” and all of his work is aimed at fostering collective well-being.
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