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Reducing the global rate of loss by suicide......one tough conversation, one laugh, one love at a time.

For when the room is full and you are still alone. The 45. A free tool. For when you or someone you love is in crisis. Or call 988 right now. Peer-to-peer resource. Not a substitute for professional care.

Beatnik Consulting

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The Mandate Project

Monthly brunches for men to practice the tools for having tough conversations. Click here for more info or to enquire about bringing a men’s brunch to your town or city.

Jhöl Unger

Consultant. Coach. Collaborator.
Change Agent. Beatnik.

Choose Your Door

The flagship 10-session arc has two doors. Same work. Same coach. Different room.

Become a No More Woman by Claiming Sovereignty.

You're already winning. Sharpen the edge.

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Become a No More Man by Claiming Sovereignty.

No more excuses. No more bullshit. Real power, real time.

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BEATNIK
(n.) (bēt' nik)
One who thinks and expresses freely, rejecting conventions and mainstream standards, and therefore thrives on creativity and appreciates art and beauty.
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FAQs — Things you might be wondering →

Three doors. Pick yours.

The work meets you where you are.

You're the one struggling.

Depression. Anxiety. The voice that won't quit. You've tried the usual rooms and they didn't fit. Try the room built by a cat like you.

You're trying to love someone who is.

Watching a person you love disappear inside themselves. You don't know what to say. You're scared of saying the wrong thing. This is for you too.

You're grieving.

A person. A version of yourself. A marriage. A life. The thing nobody warned you would hurt this much. Let's talk.

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Beyond the 10 Sessions

Longer arcs. Private intensives. Custom programs and workshops for organizations.

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For the road.

Field guides. Tools to carry with you. No catch, no fine print, no list to land on.

What the cats are saying.

There's about a billion words I could use to describe Jhöl, but I don't have that kinda time. In short, he is thee most caring, loving, compassionate, understanding, genuine, kind, respectful, encouraging, reliable, trustworthy, intelligent, and personable man I have ever met. And I've been here 65 years. It is an honour to call Jhöl my best friend, my family, my therapist, my inspiration, my brother, and an amazing gift from God. You will not meet a finer man.
— Ray, Retired / Mentor
Ten years ago I met Jhöl setting up an artisan display in Vancouver. From day one our friendship just flourished. He's been an essential part of my life ever since......met my kids, made his mark. Every time we talk I find another reason I value him. Every fork in the road, Jhöl picked the path that bettered himself or the people around him. Talk to him five minutes, you're deep in your own thoughts......he pulls them out with questions and lived experience that meet you where you are. Self-driven. Passionate. The friend you want in your corner.
— Volkert, Professional Painter
Jhöl you are a great critical thinker and that makes you innovative. Don't lose that worrying about what you don't know.
— Jesse, Youth Football Coach

Sovereignty: give yourself what you need to heal.