Welcome to the Lion's Den
Executive Journey

Where
Monthly meetings are held in-person at a private location in Newport Beach.

There is also a virutal Zoom meeting option for those outside of Southern California.

New local chapters will roll-out across the US in 2025. 

When
Thursday @ 2:30 pm PST on the 3rd week of the month. Meetings go for 90 minutes (sometimes longer) followed by an optional happy hour.

Can't make it? Join the virtual meeting on a different day.

The Lion's Den is building local chapters throughout the US. Men come together in-person monthly to discuss and solve issues, while gathering collectively over Zoom during the week to get coaching and stay connected.

While in-person attendance is ideal, it's not required. Virtual meetings are available.

Chapters are scheduled to rollout to following areas:

• Orange County
• Seattle
• Dallas
• Austin
• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• Phoenix
• New York
• Bay Area
• Chicago
• Nashville
• Denver
• Houston

Yes. And you or your wife is welcome to speak to other wives or girlfriends of Lion's Den members upon request.

You do not need to share anything you don't want to about your marriage or personal life. It is not a therapy session.

90+ minute monthly in-person gathering followed by a happy hour.

Optional weekly Zoom coaching calls to get training or ask questions about relationships, etc.

Access to the online video and written curriculum.

Access to online community.

Access to events and excursions, from happy hours and shooting to weekend getaways.

Access to optional Adventure Pass (additional fee).

Personal Mastery & Mindset

Extreme Ownership – No excuses, no blaming—full responsibility for your life.

Radical Self-Awareness – Identifying blind spots and eliminating self-deception.

Emotional Fortitude – Mastering emotions under pressure and never reacting from fear.

Discipline – The foundation of a high-value man / self-love—doing what needs to be done.

Purpose  – Defining why you exist and aligning your life with something bigger than yourself.

Principle-Driven Decision-Making – Living by a code that keeps you out of fear-based decision-making.

Planning & Routine – Structuring your days, weeks, and years for maximum effectiveness.

Mental Toughness & Grit – How to push through pain, uncertainty, and setbacks like a warrior.

Physical Strength & Vitality

Optimized Fitness for Performance – Train to build muscle and self-confidence.

Staying Lean – Eating according to your macros.

Recovery & Longevity – Sleep, stress management, and injury prevention to sustain elite performance. 

Relationships & Masculine Leadership

Leading in Marriage & Relationships – How to be the rock that earns respect, trust, and attraction.

Affection & Connection – How to build intimacy and maintain attraction over time.

Masculine vs. Feminine Dynamics – Understanding how polarity creates desire and respect.

Listening with Strength – Holding space without weakness, truly hearing without reacting.

Apologizing Without Losing Power – How to take responsibility without groveling or self-betrayal.

The Art of Forgiveness & Letting Go – Removing resentment so it doesn’t control your future.

Vulnerability Without Weakness – How to open up in a way that builds respect, not pity.

Self-Talk & Identity Rewiring – Changing your internal dialogue to build unstoppable confidence.

Handling Criticism Like a King – How to take feedback without losing confidence or direction.

Mastering Patience & Poise – Knowing when to wait, when to act, and when to walk away.

Crisis Leadership – How to handle personal or professional chaos without breaking.

Building a Legacy – How to create something that lasts beyond your lifetime.

How to Handle Money with Her – How to make, multiply, and protect your money.

Negotiation & Persuasion – Getting what you want without force or manipulation.

Masculine Presence in Business & Leadership – How to lead powerfully.

Anything discussed inside of the Lion's Den shall be kept confidential among members at all times.

You must conduct a brief interview with the founder or a member and may be asked to provide a reference. This ensures it's a fit for all parties. If you have any questions please contact Bart Morse at (949) 355-5260.

Yes, the Lion's Den is a tax-deductible business expense. It is a professional network and leadership training offered through Vestibule Consulting LLC.

Call or text Lion's Den member Zack Bates at (949) 257-5616. He runs the Adventure Pass program.

Yes. Please apply to learn more.