Tom Shenk
Executive coach, behavioral science and organizational development expert . . . accomplished facilitator with considerable credentials helping people and companies excel. Original partner in the firm of Spencer/Shenk/Capers & Associates, a pioneer in the science of leadership.
Ed Andersen
Career management guide . . . extensive corporate background in personal marketing, career development and sales. Published author, historian and collegiate coach with a passion for building better communities through stronger men.
Our History
WisdomGuides.org© was founded in 2014 to assist men in discovering their deepest calling as they look to the second half of their life journey. Since then we have worked with hundreds of people in our community to help bring focus and happiness into their lives!
Our Mission
WisdomGuides.org© is an independent not-for-profit group, dedicated to helping people realize their gifts and talents, so they can serve the world and lead a life that matters. We are completely self-funded and provide WisdomGuides services strictly on a pro bono basis.
Cadre Adventures for men looking to the "second half"
Are You . . . ?
SEEKING the real meaning of your life . . . QUESTIONING what you thought you knew . . . CONFLICTED about your personal relationships . . . UNCERTAIN if you're on the right path . . .
REASSESSING your life goals . . .
what men have to say about us
Mathew John, PhD: producer, writer, founder "Focus Infinity"
Mathew John, PhD: producer, writer, founder "Focus Infinity"
Mathew John, PhD: producer, writer, founder "Focus Infinity"
"Coming from an Eastern culture that cherishes the value of seasoned wisdom more than acquired knowledge, I appreciate the mentorship received from Ed and Tom in my personal and professional life. The insights and perspectives I gained in the WisdomGuides sessions added value to my work and contributed to the flourishing of my soul."
Check out Mathew's popular new book:
Larry Burton: therapist, best-selling author
Mathew John, PhD: producer, writer, founder "Focus Infinity"
Mathew John, PhD: producer, writer, founder "Focus Infinity"
“There is a maxim which says that knowledge, plus time, plus experience, equals Wisdom. I have witnessed as Tom and Ed have proven this maxim again and again. With them as your guides, like many before you, you will benefit from the synergy of small groups to gain clarity, purpose and hope for your life.”
Look inside Larry's best selling book:
David: CEO, WisdomGuides "Cadre Adventure" graduate
Mathew John, PhD: producer, writer, founder "Focus Infinity"
David: CEO, WisdomGuides "Cadre Adventure" graduate
"I was so fortunate to be invited to participate in the Cadre group to explore concepts that I would not have had the opportunity to discover in everyday life. The knowledge shared by Ed and Tom was profound and took my personal growth deeper, through exposure to concepts such as my gifts and the true calling in my life. Most importantly, the Cadre awakened my curiosity and set me on a path towards life-long learning and personal development. I would recommend the Cadre to anyone ready to discover new lessons that are sure to support you in leading a happy life. Are you hungry for new knowledge?"
the WISDOMGUIDES story
Additional Information
WisdomGuides began as a way for us to engage men at a deeper level about what it means to be a son, a brother, a husband, a father and a friend; and to challenge men to become better for the benefit of their families, themselves and their communities.
With our passion for the outdoors, we initially conceived of a model that would blend nature outings with learning encounters back in the city. While nature continues to animate our vision, we meet people right where they are—in the town where they live, at the office where they work, or in the church where they worship. We connect with men at all points along the trail. We listen as they tell their stories, and partner with them as they write new chapters in their lives.
We journey with an angry father, as he learns humility and finds joy in serving others. We walk with a CEO, who takes a radical new approach to conflicts at home and rediscovers what it means to have a happy marriage. We create opportunity for a fatherless Black activist to gain actionable insights in the compassionate words of older white men. Irrespective of our differences, we all share something in common. It's called "the human experience." This is where WisdomGuides really makes a difference—in the fertile soil of the masculine soul. It is here where we seek wisdom; here that together we become better men!
Despite what our name might suggest, we stake no special claim on wisdom. We ask only that those who journey with us search deeply for "The Truth" . . . the unedited reality of who they are and why they are here.
Seek life's deeper meaning in WISDOM WEAVINGS
A book by Ed Andersen and Tom Shenk
the truth about Forgiveness
We wrote this book because we believe that, while there is plenty of blame to go around for bad things that happen, the act of of forgiveness brings us back into right relationship with our fellow human beings and with our Higher Power!