Identity
Recognize who you are beyond the roles you've learned to play.
MEN'S RETREATS · GROUP COACHING · BRADENTON, FL
Know who you are.
Choose your direction.
Walk it.
A place for men to examine old patterns, build real accountability, and move forward with purpose. No performance. No borrowed definition of what a man should be.
THE TRUE BEARING PHILOSOPHY
Strength isn't pretending
you have it all figured out.
True Bearing is an independent personal-development experience founded by Alex Rutland. It welcomes men of every background and sexual orientation who are ready to live with greater clarity, emotional awareness, and integrity.
Emotional Awareness
Understand triggers, reactions, and the patterns shaping your choices.
Boundaries
Practice honest communication and respect for yourself and others.
Direction
Choose priorities that reflect your values, not outside expectations.
Leadership
Turn insight into consistent action and meaningful accountability.
THE INAUGURAL EXPERIENCE
True Bearing:
The Reset.
Two days to get honest about where you've been, reconnect with what matters, and commit to where you're going.
Saturday, November 14 · 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday, November 15 · 9 AM–5 PM
Village Green area · Bradenton, Florida
Exact residential venue details provided privately to confirmed participants. No overnight accommodations.
FOUNDING PARTICIPANT INVESTMENT
$397Limited to 8–10 men
- 20 hours of scheduled retreat programming
- Two lunches and Saturday dinner
- Guided exercises and retreat materials
- A dedicated Battle Buddy
- One private post-retreat integration session
- Planned screening of The Work, subject to permission
Eventbrite registration link will be added when ticketing opens.
DAY ONE · 9 AM–9 PM
The Man Behind the Roles
Identity, personal narratives, emotional patterns, guided reflection, shared film experience, and an evening Brotherhood Circle.
DAY TWO · 9 AM–5 PM
Choosing a New Direction
Boundaries, values, the True Bearing Compass, Battle Buddy commitments, and a practical 30-day action plan.
THE WORK CONTINUES
True Bearing:
The Brotherhood.
A proposed eight-week group coaching experience designed to turn a meaningful breakthrough into daily practice.
8WEEKS
90MINUTES WEEKLY
$597PROPOSED FOUNDING PRICE
01 The Honest Inventory
02 The Stories We Carry
03 Emotional Ownership
04 Boundaries Without Apology
05 Relationships & Brotherhood
06 Finding True North
07 Discipline & Personal Leadership
08 The Man I Choose to Be
Your Battle Buddy
Every participant is paired with another man for mutual accountability. When both men continue from the retreat into Brotherhood, they stay paired by default unless either prefers a change. The aim is genuine connection that can outlast the program.
PERSONALIZED NEXT STEPS
Private coaching.
Individual direction.
For men seeking focused support beyond the group, Alex offers private NLP-informed coaching centered on clarity, decision-making, patterns, boundaries, and meaningful personal goals.
Private coaching is optional. Scope, schedule, and investment are discussed individually.
Inquire about coaching →MEET THE FOUNDER
Alex Rutland
Veteran leader. Coach. Facilitator.
Alex brings experience in Marine Corps leadership, organizational training, life coaching, and NLP-informed personal development to a grounded, direct approach to men's growth.
True Bearing is Alex's independent brand and is separate from Enlightened Tribe and Awakened Warrior.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Your direction starts
with a decision.
Interested in the November retreat, Brotherhood, or private coaching? Reach out to discuss the next step.
Email Alex →Email address is a placeholder until the mailbox is configured. Registration will be handled through Eventbrite once the listing is live.