The Gentlemen's Codex / Services
Six Months. Twelve Men.
One Standard.
Personal coaching for divorced men over 50 who are ready to take ownership of the next chapter — with clear direction, personal support, and practical skills you can use in the conversations that matter.
Who This Is For
A role ended. The man remains.
You're capable at work, dependable to your family, the man people call when something needs fixing. But in a tense conversation with your ex, on a quiet night, or across the table on a date — you freeze or get defensive.
It wasn't you. It was the approach. Insight without rehearsal doesn't hold up when the moment is happening. This isn't therapy and it isn't macho posturing. It's practical training that teaches you to speak, lead, and be felt.
Over six months, we turn skills into consistent action — so presence, not performance, defines you.
Get Started"I'm good at my job. Why is this so hard?"
"I don't want my kids walking on eggshells around me."
"I want to be steady, not just look steady."

The Framework
The Six Pillars of a Respected Man
Every session, exercise, and conversation is built on six pillars — applied to your real decisions, not hypotheticals.
I
Identity
Separate the loss from the man. Define who you are today — your values, your standards, your word.
II
Self-Trust
Rebuild trust in yourself through promises kept — small, daily actions that prove who you are.
III
Emotional Discipline
Stay calm when things get heated. Express emotion without losing power or starting a fight.
IV
Clear Boundaries
Say what you mean and hold the line — with your ex, your family, and yourself.
V
Confident Communication
Lead conversations instead of reacting to them. Scripts, rehearsal, and real-world reps.
VI
Meaningful Connection
Deeper bonds with your children, future partners, and peers who see you as steady and respected.
What's Included
Six Months of Focused, Personal Work
Structure, support, and practice — built around your life, not the other way around.
12
Private Sessions
One-on-one coaching every other week, focused on the decisions and conversations in front of you.
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Open Group Support
A brotherhood of men doing the same work. No isolation, no performing — just honest progress.
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Quick Chat Laser Coaching
Big conversation tomorrow? Get fast, focused direction before the moment arrives.
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Guided Exercises
Practical tools applied to real conversations and decisions — so insight becomes action.
Only 12 men per six-month cohort.
Each man receives focused personal attention. When the cohort is full, it's full.
Straight Answers
Before You Book
You've tried the books, the podcasts, maybe a therapist who felt slow. Here's how this is different.
Ask Yvette Directly"I don't have time."
"Therapy didn't help."
"Is this macho posturing?"
"Do I have to deal with my ex right away?"
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Your marriage ended.
Your authorship did not.
Book a private call with Yvette. We'll talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether a seat in the next cohort is the right fit.