International Men's Day: #DareToShare
Every November, International Men’s Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the experiences, pressures, and contributions of men around the world. It encourages us to consider the mental, emotional, and societal challenges many men navigate quietly. In the spirit of our #DareToShare campaign, we marked the month by creating space for open, honest conversation — and by encouraging colleagues to share perspectives that help us better support one another.
3 min read 2 December 2025
November is for stories worth sharing: Dare To Share
This year, colleagues from across Baringa chose to share personal stories and reflections that are often kept private and opening up conversations that are often left unspoken. Their experiences ranged from balancing fatherhood and career, managing leadership expectations, and navigating identity, to discussing burnout, loneliness, and mental health challenges. These were not abstract ideas or high-level observations, but genuine accounts of individual journeys and resilience.
Each colleague who contributed made a deliberate decision to speak openly – even when silence might have felt easier, to be honest in a world where male vulnerability is often discouraged, and to challenge outdated expectations about what it means to “stay strong” or “hold it together.” That choice matters.
The conversations that followed reinforced an important message: when people feel safe to talk about their experiences, we build stronger understanding and reduce the stigma that often surrounds men’s wellbeing. Even a single honest voice can encourage others to reflect, reach out, or seek help when needed.
The #DareToShare campaign reinforces something fundamental to us at Baringa – putting people first. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels safe to speak, has the confidence that they will be hear, and feels free to be their most authentic selves.
We are thankful to every colleague who has stepped forward to share their story. We believe that their honesty and courage has made a difference in the right step – to break the silence. Their voices will continue to resonate - amongst us at Baringa, within our clients through our authentic presence and with everyone who comes across their posts, who needed to hear exactly what they shared.
We will continue to talk openly, to listen actively, and to support one another - not only on International Men’s Day, but every day. Because real stories can change cultures, shift behaviors, and even save lives. And real strength begins the moment we choose to speak.
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