Francis Briers

Who are you?

I trained originally as an actor, but ran away from the theatre to find my home! I am an Interfaith Minister and in this context I am deeply committed to living a life informed by a sense of spirit, love and meaning - and supporting others to do that too. I do this implicitly through my life, relationship and work, and explicitly as a spiritual counsellor. As a martial artist I bring a fierce and tender heart and I practice deep rooted strength and courageous vulnerability. I sometimes struggle with the realities of corporate life, but I feel committed to having a relationship with corporations. I believe that it is only through having a conscious relationship with these huge and powerful organisations that we can have a hand in shaping them and thereby have a hand in shaping all our futures.

What is your motivation for being part of A Band of Brothers?

As a young man I can remember feeling very much at sea particularly with what it means to be a man. How do we move out of a patriarchal mindset without becoming immasculated: How do we become real men? I feel that this question is really important, and I want to keep living this question in the company of men, and support the next generation in asking this question too.