About Craig Wilkinson

Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and Dad Coach. He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence.
14 01, 2020

2Oceansvibe: interview with Susana Kennedy

By |2023-05-26T11:32:28+03:00January 14th, 2020|0 Comments

Navigating the complex landscape of masculinity and femininity with Susana Kennedy and Craig Wilkinson. Continuing the conversation around gender based violence Susana Kennedy welcomed Craig Wilkinson from “Father a Nation” . Their topic of conversation was Navigating the complex landscape of masculinity and femininity – The once clearly defined roles of men and women in [Read more]

20 08, 2019

12 steps to authentic fathering

By |2023-07-17T12:40:33+03:00August 20th, 2019|0 Comments

As fathers we will impact our children’s lives deeply and forever, that is a given, the only choice is whether it will be for good or for bad. The great privilege of  fathering is that you have the power to lay the foundation for an emotionally whole and successful life [Read more]

18 09, 2018

Craig and Gareth Cliff discuss Man To Man Talks

By |2023-07-06T08:15:33+03:00September 18th, 2018|0 Comments

How does a man begin to live true masculinity? Co-host of CliffCentral.com's Man-to-Man Talks, Craig Wilkinson chats to Gareth about this as they cover some of topics raised in the new podcast series.

11 09, 2018

#6 Living True Masculinity

By |2023-07-06T08:15:42+03:00September 11th, 2018|0 Comments

What does it mean to be a man? If you ask 100 different people you’re likely to get 100 different answers. We discuss the qualities of authentic masculinity, and how every man can embrace and validate their own masculinity and learn how to live it well. [Read more]

3 09, 2018

#5 Why Do Men Behave The Way They Do?

By |2023-07-06T08:15:50+03:00September 3rd, 2018|0 Comments

Why do men get so upset when their team loses? Why is it so hard to say sorry? Why can’t they talk about their feelings? Why do men get abusive, or feel the need to sleep around? We unpack the reasons for this perplexing and often destructive behaviour. [Read more]

28 08, 2018

#4 What Wounds the Hearts of Men?

By |2023-07-06T08:16:09+03:00August 28th, 2018|0 Comments

What are the three things that wound the hearts of men? And what are the biggest misconceptions about masculinity that society pushes on us? Join Khalil and Craig as they discuss how these greatly influence the way men behave and perceive themselves.

21 08, 2018

#3 The Journey from Boy to Man

By |2024-05-23T15:11:31+03:00August 21st, 2018|0 Comments

No man is born a misogynist or abuser. So what sometimes goes wrong on the journey from boy to man? Every boy needs his father or an older man to model to him what the wonderful gift of masculinity looks like.

21 08, 2018

#2 What Drives a Man’s Heart?

By |2024-05-23T15:09:21+03:00August 21st, 2018|0 Comments

What makes men tick? Join Craig and Khalil as they delve into the 3 core desires at the heart of every man. When men grow up having these core drivers of their masculine soul validated, and are taught and allowed to find expression for them in healthy and legitimate [Read more]

7 08, 2018

#1 Masculinity Under Fire

By |2023-07-06T08:16:26+03:00August 7th, 2018|0 Comments

Where has masculinity gone wrong? Craig and Khalil get together with Gareth Cliff to discuss how true masculinity is a wonderful gift to society, but wounded masculinity and false concepts of what it means to be a man are a dreadful curse. They also talk about how men and [Read more]

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