Opening of the 18th Tato.Net Forum – “GRATEFUL JUST”
10:00 AM – 10:55 AM
Plenary Session I – GRATEFUL
How to genuinely BE a father? On selfhood, presence, gratitude, and what no one can do in your place
(Omega Hall)
Host: Maciej Kucharek
Dariusz Cupiał: How to genuinely BE a father?
Jay Payleitner (USA): Things in which no one can replace me
Piotr Kwiatek OFMCap: From complaining to thanksgiving
10:55 AM – 11:35 AM
Forum Panel I – FATHERS MEET FATHERS
5 fathers – personal stories. A candid conversation among fathers from diverse walks of life and Father Clubs (O.K.) on everyday challenges and the road to a more conscious, grateful fatherhood.
11:35 AM – 12:30 PM
MORE THAN A BREAK / MEETINGS / TatoEXPO
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Thematic Tracks (Series A) – workshops, panels, discussions, and author meetups
From father to community — from the Forum to the next step.
(Omega Hall)
Host: Maciej Kucharek
Krzysztof Dąbkowski: Why we don't go solo: A Father Club in every county
Paweł Woliński: Our response to the new challenges of families — TATO.COOP
Shane Barkley (USA): Your next step
Dariusz Cupiał and Grzegorz Grochowski: Closing message of the 18th Tato.Net Forum
7:00 PM
MAX Gala
The MAX Awards presentation ceremony, annual summary, and partner distinctions.
Host: Marcin Kwaśny
Working agenda — the order, titles, and scheduled times of specific sessions are subject to change. The detailed TatoSPHERE schedule and artistic showcase will be announced separately.
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What cannot be delegated — and why is that precisely where your unique advantage lies as a dad?
Who is this for?
For any father who sometimes wonders whether, in a world crowded with experts, extracurriculars, technology, grandparents, nannies, and other support figures, his role is becoming increasingly "replaceable."
The good news is different: there are things no one will ever do for your child quite like you. It is not about a father doing everything on his own. It is about recognizing those exact areas where his presence, words, attention, and shared history with the child carry irreplaceable value. Jay Payleitner — father of five, grandfather, and author of popular books on fatherhood — will help participants recognize this unique, irreplaceable territory of a father.
This seminar will not be a checklist of "52 chores for a good dad." It will help answer the question:
“What does my child need directly from me today — and what should I never try to hand off to others?”
Key takeaways:
greater peace of mind about your role and one or two concrete ways of being present that you will put into practice after the Forum.
#Work – Wojciech Suda
Format: mini-workshop
Title: Gratitude That Sees Value
Work, time, energy, and a father's presence
Do you come home from work sometimes feeling like the best part of you was already left at the company? Or perhaps you feel professionally stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning whether the path you are on still aligns with your core values?
During this mini-workshop, we will look at work from two perspectives: what genuinely creates value versus what merely consumes time and energy, and how to make professional decisions that allow you to return home more present rather than more burned out.
Key takeaway: a simple method for identifying one form of "waste" and one true value you want to better cultivate at work and at home.
#Health – Dariusz Klimek
Format: practical mini-workshop combined with cooking
Title: You Eat Together — But Are You Truly Together?
Who is this for?
For any father who wants to share more ordinary everyday moments with his children — even if, up until now, he felt more like a guest than a host in the kitchen.
You do not need to know how to cook. This workshop is also designed for a dad with zero culinary experience who wants to take the first step and discover that preparing a tasty dish can be much simpler than it seems.
During this hands-on session, Dariusz Klimek will demonstrate how the kitchen and the shared table can become a place of presence, conversation, cooperation, and family joy. Participants will not just talk about cooking — they will try it themselves, prepare a simple dish, and experience the satisfaction of their own accomplishment.
Along the way, we will explore:
how cooking together builds strong bonds;
how to teach children responsibility and cooperation through the kitchen;
how to create family rituals around the table;
how to start cooking with your child without pressure or perfectionism.
Key takeaways:
your first practical culinary experience, an easy meal idea to recreate at home, and the inner conviction: “I can do this — and I can do it together with my child.”
#Family – Sebastian Zapała
Format: workshop + testimonials + practical dialogue with participants
Title: Loneliness as a Couple? How to Reconnect Before You Start Living Side by Side
Who is this for?
For any father who loves his wife and family, but notices how fatigue, work, daily chores, and ongoing tension can gradually turn intimacy into living "side by side."
Sometimes a tiny spark is enough: you come home exhausted, a single remark is made, you respond on autopilot — and instead of connection, another wall of distance appears. Between what happens to me and my reaction, do I truly have a choice?
Drawing upon the insights of Stephen R. Covey, Sebastian Zapała will demonstrate how to claim the space between stimulus and response using four human endowments: self-awareness, imagination, conscience, and free will. Gratitude helps us see the person and the situation in a new light, while justice empowers us to choose our response responsibly.
We will also examine the "emotional bank account": what builds trust in a marriage, and what quietly drains it day by day. Rafał Barański and Daniel Wołochowicz will share their firsthand experiences, and Daniel — author of “18 Ideas to Show Love to Your Wife” — will offer practical, concrete ways to translate good intentions into action.
Key takeaways:
recognizing one real need of your wife and taking one concrete step once you return home — rather than settling for another vague declaration that “things will get better.”
Title: Birth of a Child, Birth of a Dad: How to Build a Bond from the Beginning and Support Mom Well?
Who is this for?
For fathers of children aged 0–2 years and men who want to step intentionally into the early years of fatherhood, better understanding the needs of their child, their partner, and themselves.
The arrival of a baby changes everything — daily rhythms, the marriage relationship, emotions, and the sense of responsibility. Many fathers genuinely want to help, but do not always know what is truly needed most right now by the baby, mom, and themselves.
During this mini-workshop, we will discuss bonding with an infant, teaming up with mom during the postpartum period and the opening months, navigating your own emotions, and why this stage is too important to "sleep through."
Key takeaway: several straightforward ways to be a present, essential dad right from your child's very first days.
Family (Single Fatherhood) – Paweł Sopkowski and Marcin Chodkowski
Format: moderated workshop + legal and mediation insights + group conversation
Title: When You No Longer Play on the Same Team — How to Protect the Bond with Your Child?
Who is this for?
For fathers undergoing a serious marital crisis, separation, or divorce — or those already navigating life after a breakup who want to care for themselves, their children, and their relationships despite conflict, emotional distance, or divergent parenting styles.
When marital unity dissolves or co-parenting weakens, a father can easily be left feeling isolated, helpless, and wronged. Yet even in those seasons, essential questions remain: how do we prevent adult conflict from burdening our kids, how do we protect the parent-child bond, and how do we act responsibly even when reconciliation is not an option today?
Paweł Sopkowski will guide the session on self-care, maintaining personal motivation, protecting the connection with your children, and leaning on support from a mentor, coach, or Father Club. Marcin Chodkowski will provide legal and mediation guidance: navigating high-conflict environments, guarding the best interests of the child, and seeking common ground even when rebuilding the marriage is no longer viable.
We will also examine why gratitude does not mean denying genuine pain, and why justice is never about fighting merely for “my own right.” It is about a way of acting that upholds personal dignity, responsibility, and the safest possible environment for the children.
Key takeaways:
clearer discernment of your situation, one actionable step regarding your relationship with your child or communication with the other parent, and direction on where to access ongoing support.
#Spirituality – Grzegorz Grochowski
Format: panel discussion with attendee participation and biblical reflection
Panelists: Tomasz Gubała; Marcin Lewandowski
Title: What Will You Truly Leave Behind for Your Children? On the Spiritual Legacy of a Just and Grateful Father
Who is this for?
For fathers who want to give their children something deeper than financial security, schooling, and a head start — values, faith, purpose, and a meaningful perspective on life — while confronting the reality that children possess free will and may choose a different path.
How do you stay a father when your child disappoints you, drifts away from your shared values, or makes choices you struggle to comprehend? Where does a father's responsibility end and a child's freedom begin? How do we hold firm to principles without writing off the person? And can I remain grateful even when family life does not unfold according to my plan?
Our departure point will be the Gospel parable of the Prodigal Son and the Merciful Father. We will explore it through the lens of a father who must acknowledge truth, wounds, and real consequences, yet keep his heart open. We will also address gratitude as a deliberate choice — especially when giving thanks does not come easily — and how a father's own inner life builds a lasting heritage his children can carry into adulthood.
Key takeaways:
probing questions for personal self-examination as a dad, along with selecting one relationship or situation where you need to more fully unite justice, gratitude, freedom, and love.
#Family (Young Adults) – Dariusz Wardak
Format: interactive workshop seminar
Title: Coach or Substitute? The Father in the Game of His Adult Child's Life
Who is this for?
For fathers of adult children who wish to stay close, supportive, and involved — without taking over decisions, overprotecting, or running onto the pitch to play the match for their son or daughter.
As children grow into adulthood, they step onto the field of their own life: choosing careers, building relationships, managing finances, making mistakes, and bearing the outcomes. A father remains vital, but his assignment changes.
How do we discern healthy encouragement from overbearing interference? When should we advise, when should we lend a hand, and when should we step back and let an adult child play out a tough play on their own? How do we keep the relationship warm even when our son or daughter makes choices very different from our own?
During this session, we will examine how to transition from being the "bench player" eager to rush into the game to being the coach: present, available, observant, and respectful of the autonomy of an adult child.
Key takeaways:
clearer discernment of when your support truly empowers your adult child versus when it disempowers them, along with one concrete step you can take to foster deeper trust, gratitude, and affirming presence.
#Health – Wiesław Lipiec
Format: support circle / facilitated discussion / mini-workshop elements
Title: A Father's Special Operation: How to Maintain Strength, Gratitude, and Justice When Facing Extraordinary Challenges
Who is this for?
For fathers of children with disabilities, adoptive and foster fathers, stepfathers, and any father whose family faces serious medical illness or circumstances requiring far more than standard plans.
There are times when fatherhood feels like a special operation: you must act quickly, organize, advocate for your child, make difficult decisions, and somehow keep your relationships, patience, and stamina intact.
This gathering provides a space of genuine solidarity, shared wisdom, and practical answers: how to keep going, how to be fair and just to the diverse needs across your family, and how to spot goodness even when daily reality is intensely demanding.
This is not about romanticizing hardships or forcing "positive thinking." It is about ensuring you never carry that heavy responsibility alone, and about shaping a fatherhood that is persistent, affectionate, and grounded.
Key takeaways:
a fresh perspective on your own circumstances, the encouragement of fellow fathers who understand, and one specific adjustment to help you sustain your "fatherhood special operation."
Title: Before You Correct, First Discern: How Not to Mistake Fear for Rebellion, Discouragement for Laziness, and Confusion for Disrespect?
Who is this for?
For fathers wanting to respond more wisely when a child lies, clams up, defies rules, hurts a sibling, or behaves in ways that catch you off guard.
A dad often has to react in the heat of the moment. But external behavior does not always reveal the real truth of what is unfolding in a child's heart. It is all too easy to discipline fear as if it were rebellion, discouragement as if it were laziness, or inner turmoil as if it were disrespect.
In this session, Shane Barkley presents the fundamental step of his D.A.D.S. framework — Discern the Heart. He will unpack how to halt your automatic reaction, look past surface behaviors, and respond to your child with greater justice, patience, and clarity.
Participants will master the simple Three-Second Discernment Pause:
What just happened? What might be underneath? What response will be just and truly helpful?
Key takeaways:
a practical tool to use immediately at home and an easy-to-remember principle: Stop. See. Shepherd.
Thematic Tracks Series B:
#Digital – Artur Józefiak
Format: thematic panel with attendee participation
Title: Your Child Has a New Advisor: AI. What Now, Dad?
Who is this for?
For fathers of children and teenagers who want to understand how AI, smartphones, and digital ecosystems impact their learning, relationships, independence, and mindset — without demonizing technology and without naive optimism.
AI has already entered the home. It assists with homework, answers questions, suggests choices, and increasingly becomes a conversational partner a child turns to faster than a parent. In this new landscape, how do we safeguard relationship, parental authority, and healthy boundaries without turning into the "tech police"?
During this panel, we will tackle real scenarios:
“ChatGPT did my homework,” “AI said I’m right,” “I'd rather chat with a bot,” “everyone is using it.” We will address critical thinking, truth and AI hallucinations, privacy, safety, emotional attachment to devices, and what a father must never outsource.
Key takeaway: a practical roadmap outlining what to embrace in AI, where to draw firm boundaries, and how to start a conversation with your child that is neither an outright ban nor a surrender.
Host: Artur Józefiak, Tato.Net Program Board
Panelists: Łukasz Mirosław, Janusz Wardak, Robert Olender - Father Club Bydgoszcz
#Social – Paweł Woliński
Format: thematic panel + interactive dialogue with participants
Panelists: Prof. Ryszard Stocki – Pontifical University of John Paul II; Tomasz Janas – PLZ Cooperative
Moderator: Paweł Woliński – TATO.COOP
Title: Together Means Mutually: Cooperation as a Way of Life - Panel
Who is this for?
For any father who refuses to go solo and wants to connect receiving support with sharing co-responsibility for the community — in his home, Father Club, workplace, and local neighborhood.
How do we build a community where one can both receive assistance and contribute value? We will examine the cooperative model not simply as an organizational framework, but as a lifestyle founded on mutuality, shared ownership, fair participation, and solidarity.
We will explore how to practice these tenets in fatherhood and relationships. How do we justly divide burdens, benefits, and responsibilities? How do we ensure that co-building a community means having an authentic voice in its direction? How do we gratefully acknowledge what others bring — not just financial resources, but time, labor, skills, and sacrifices?
We will also examine how our everyday consumer choices influence our readiness to collaborate. What keeps us grounded in values when the common good calls for effort or laying aside immediate personal convenience?
Key takeaways:
one concrete way to shift from being a passive consumer to an active co-creator — within your family, your circle of fathers, or your local community.
#Family (Grandfather) – Jay Payleitner and Kazimierz Korab
Format: facilitated workshop + group discussion + Q&A
Title: You Want to Help as a Grandfather – But Where Does Support End and Stepping into the Parent's Shoes Begin?
Who is this for?
For fathers of adult children entering a new season of life: watching their son or daughter become a parent themselves.
The birth of a grandchild brings immense joy, but also new boundaries. How can you support the young parents without trying to run the show? How do you form a rich relationship with your grandchild while fully respecting the primary authority of your child and their spouse?
Jay Payleitner — father of five, grandfather, and author of books on grandparenting — will lead a workshop on presence, gratitude, and healthy intergenerational boundaries.
We will also address tensions that often lead to recurring family complaints: withdrawn grandparents on one hand, or overstepping boundaries on the other. How can you set healthy limits for yourself and your loved ones so that grievances transform into understanding and gratitude?
Key takeaways:
greater clarity regarding your role as a grandfather and one specific approach to remaining close and helpful without overshadowing the young parents.
#Work (Entrepreneurs & Family Businesses) – Paweł Bochniarz
Format: business roundtable + best practices exchange + audience Q&A
Panel participants: Maciej Gnyszka, Sebastian Zapała, and invited business owners
Title: A Father-Friendly Business: How to Cultivate a Culture of Gratitude and Justice?
Who is this for?
For entrepreneurs, family business leaders, and employers who want to create a work environment that is not only high-performing, but actively supports employees in their family and fatherhood commitments.
A healthy organization does more than monitor employee well-being: it can build a culture where fatherhood is never seen as an obstacle, where gratitude goes beyond monetary bonuses, and where justice means more than a rigid, one-size-fits-all policy.
How do we design workflows that empower family responsibility? How do we express appreciation and build loyalty without breeding entitlement? How do we handle personnel and ownership decisions with justice? And how do we prepare an enterprise for generational succession?
Business owners will share operational practices from their own companies. A key focal point will be succession: aligning duty to the company, family, employees, and assets — and why fair division does not always mean an equal split.
Key takeaways:
actionable practices you can apply in your company, along with diagnostic questions to assess whether your organization's culture genuinely sustains gratitude, fairness, and responsible fatherhood.
#Family (Preschoolers) – Łukasz Wachowski
Format: mini-workshop
Title: Play, Learn, and Grow with Your Child: Making the Most of the Preschool Years for Connection, Autonomy, and Healthy Boundaries
Who is this for?
For fathers of preschool-age children who want to enter their child's world and thoughtfully blend playtime, closeness, clear boundaries, and emerging independence.
A preschooler can fill you with wonder one moment and push your patience to the limit the next. It is an extraordinary season of growth for the child — and an equal opportunity for a father's growth.
In this session, we will discuss connecting through play and curiosity, maintaining boundaries without breaking closeness, and helping your child express emotions. We will also explore how to protect the simple joys of fatherhood amidst daily hurries.
Key takeaway: practical ideas you can immediately apply in play, everyday conversations, and daily routines with your preschooler.
#Family (Parents of Teens — and Beyond) – Tomasz Zieliński
Title: You Hear the Words. But Do You Truly Hear Your Child? An Author Seminar by Tomasz Zieliński
Who is this for?
For fathers of teenagers, and for anyone wanting to listen deeply to their children, spouse, and family — especially when words are frequent, but real connection is slipping away.
Sometimes conversations happen often, but real mutual understanding shrinks. Words are spoken, strong emotions flare, and the heart of the matter quietly slips past us unnoticed.
In this seminar, Tomasz Zieliński builds upon his plenary talk "How to Hear Those Who Matter Most Before It's Too Late," sharing practical methods forged through years of supporting families in deep crisis where communication had completely stalled.
These tools are invaluable not only for dads of teenagers, but for parent-child and husband-wife relationships alike — anywhere you desire to listen deeply before distance grows wider.
Key takeaways:
proven ways to listen effectively, perceive what lies beneath the surface of words and emotions, and start conversations that restore closeness.
#Social (Father Clubs) – Krzysztof Dąbkowski, Marek Kiersnowski
Title: Don't Go Solo: How to Build a Local Community of Fathers
Who is this for?
For fathers who don't want to walk the fatherhood path alone, and for those who see the need to launch an ongoing local support and development group for other dads.
Many men think, “I don't have time to build another group.” Yet a Tato.Net Father Club does not take time away from busy men; it helps them use their time more wisely, build real brotherhood, and be more effective in what matters most.
This does not compete with your sports team, church group, or existing communities. A Father Club focuses on one thing: how to be a better father and never do it alone.
During this workshop, you will discover what makes a Tato.Net Father Club unique, explore a sustainable rhythm of meetings, learn how to start without exhausting your time, and find out what community resources are available to you.
Key takeaways:
a clear blueprint for starting a local Father Club and the first tangible steps to take right after the Forum.
#Family (Pre-Fatherhood) – Bartłomiej Duda
Format: workshop + group dialogue + practical exercises
Title: Am I Ready to Become a Dad? Preparing for Fatherhood Without the Pressure of the “Perfect Moment”
Who is this for?
For engaged or married men who do not have children yet and want to prepare intentionally for fatherhood — especially when wrestling with uncertainties, fears, or the feeling that they are "not ready yet."
Do you really need to own an apartment, achieve total job security, build large savings, and have 100% certainty first? Or does waiting for the perfect timing become a way of postponing meaningful life decisions?
We will explore what true readiness for fatherhood looks like, how to distinguish responsible foresight from fear and perfectionism, and how to use this current season to nurture your relationship, personal maturity, and your own fathering style.
We will make room for honest conversations about our upbringing, relationship with our partner, career, freedom, and legitimate questions about parenthood — without moralizing or simplistic answers.
Key takeaways:
clearer insight into what real readiness for fatherhood entails, a practical starting point for an open conversation with your partner, and one small action step you can take this coming week.
#Family (School-Age Children) – Shane Barkley
Format: interactive seminar + case examples + attendee Q&A
Title: Dad, Give Me Money… and Teach Me How to Manage It: Preparing Your Child for Wise Financial Decisions and Stewardship
Who is this for?
For fathers of school-age children who want to teach them independence, responsibility, and a sensible relationship with money — before advertising, peers, or the internet shape their thinking.
Children encounter money, online purchases, and peer pressure earlier than ever: “Can I buy this?”, “Why do they have more?”, “What am I entitled to?”. A father can turn these everyday moments into opportunities to cultivate healthy attitudes toward consumption, work, gratitude, and responsibility.
How do we help children avoid falling into the trap of "I shop, therefore I am"? How do we teach that money is not only for spending, but for saving, planning, and giving? And how do we show them that sharing our resources with those in need is an integral part of life?
In this workshop seminar, we will cover when and how to introduce allowances, how to teach saving, spending, and giving, how to talk about work and earnings, and how to maintain perspective against commercial pressure.
Shane Barkley is the author of "Dad Cents", a resource used by thousands of fathers seeking practical ways to mentor their children in money management, diligence, and responsibility.
Key takeaways:
core financial education principles for your home, alongside discussion starters and hands-on activities that help kids develop financial wisdom.
#Culture – Gregory Slayton
Format: interactive interview and dialogue with participants
Moderated by: Dr. Andrzej Demczuk, UMCS, Senior Leader of the Lublin Father Club
Title: What Culture Will You Leave to Your Children? On Fatherhood, Leadership, Faith, and Building a Family in a Fast-Changing World
Who is this for?
For fathers wanting a broader view of their mission — not merely as parents, but as men whose daily choices directly shape the culture of their family, community, and wider society.
How can we build a home resilient to cultural chaos and external pressures? What does fatherhood share with true leadership? What role does a father's authentic witness of faith play, and how do our spoken values become an observable way of life for our children?
Following his plenary address, Gregory Slayton — author of "Be a Better Dad Today" ("Projekt: Supertata") — joins participants for an up-close, candid dialogue. Drawing from his experience as a father, global leader, and diplomat across multiple cultures, he will touch upon leadership, responsibility, social justice, gratitude, faith, and family culture.
The conversation will also address the bigger question: does cultural renewal begin with revitalizing fatherhood and local communities of fathers? What role can Father Clubs and global family initiatives — including Family First Global — play in strengthening the family, personal responsibility, and Christian witness in the world?
Key takeaways: a wider perspective on how a father's daily choices create the culture of his home and community, and a vital question to take home: what values will my children not only hear from me, but truly see, live, and carry forward?
Inspiring leaders, experienced fathers, and mentors who don't just speak – they live what they share.
Dr. Dariusz Cupiał
Founder of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Foundation, initiator of Tato.Net. Trainer and educator. Until 2023, member of the Family Council at the Ministry of Family and Social Policy and the National Development Council under the President of Poland. Passionate about kayaking, horseback riding, and mountain hiking. Dad of 3, grandfather of 8.
Dr. Ken Canfield (USA)
Founder of the National Center for Fathering in the USA, member of the Tato.Net International Program Board. Dr. Canfield is a family scholar and author of bestselling books on fatherhood, including "The Heart of a Father" and "7 Secrets of Effective Fathers." In 2010, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. Dad of five, grandfather.
Marcin Kwaśny
Theater, film, and television actor, screenwriter, and director. Graduate of the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. Recently made his debut as a film director. Actively involved with Tato.Net for over 8 years. Privately, a devoted husband and father of three.
Gregory W. Slayton (USA)
Author, diplomat, professor, businessman, and founder of The Slayton Family Foundation. Economics graduate of Dartmouth College, Fulbright Scholar, and Harvard Business School MBA graduate. Founder and Chairman of Family First Global – an international movement strengthening marriages and families through local partnerships, educational initiatives, and leadership training. Author of bestsellers on fatherhood, including "Be a Better Dad Today" ("Projekt: supertata"). Regular speaker at the Tato.Net Forum. Dad of 4.
Shane Barkley (USA)
Earned his business degree from John Brown University in the USA. Brings over a decade of executive experience in financial consulting. Mentors fathers as president of Savvy Dads. Frequent contributor and speaker at the Tato.Net Forum. Author of "Dad Cents." Husband to Valerie, father of three daughters.
Prof. Michał Łuczewski
Sociologist, psychologist, methodologist, and leadership practitioner. Professor at the University of Warsaw, head of IDEAS Lab, and member of the Tato.Net International Program Board. Specializes in IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy and group dynamics. Experienced in Polarity Management and LIFE-Orientations. Author of acclaimed works including Odwieczny naród, Kapitał moralny, and Solidarity Step by Step. Dad of 4.
Jay Payleitner
Long-time associate of the National Center for Fathering in Kansas City. Author of nationally recognized books in the US on fatherhood, family life, and faith, including the Polish edition of "52 Things Kids Need from a Dad." Veteran speaker and national radio producer. Tato.Net International Forum speaker. Husband, father of five, and grandfather of six.
Tomasz Zieliński
President of the Communication Academy and co-founder of the "Hear in Time" Foundation, dedicated to supporting parents in truly hearing their children. The heart of the Foundation involves funding therapy for youth after suicide attempts when families lack financial resources. Author of "Hear in Time." Married to his beloved wife for 22 years and proud dad of Ania.
Artur Józefiak
Cybersecurity and defense executive. Passionate about the influence of emerging technologies on society, individuals, and organizations. For over a decade, has guided parents — through Tato.Net and partnering schools — in equipping children for a digital world. Member of the Tato.Net International Program Board. Husband and father of five children aged 9–20.
Paweł Woliński
Executive engaged since 2009 in civic initiatives advancing families and family policy (Mom and Dad Foundation, Large Families Association 3+, Two Lines Association, Generation Institute). Former member of the Family Council at the Ministry of Family and Social Policy. Currently responsible for strategy and development at Tato.Net. Husband, dad of four, and grandfather.
Piotr Kwiatek OFM Cap
Psychologist, psychotherapist, retreat leader, university lecturer, and Capuchin Franciscan friar. Earned his doctorate in psychology from the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome (UPS). Completed Gestalt therapy training in Philadelphia and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) clinical training at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York. Teaches communication, pastoral psychology, and developmental psychology.
Paweł Bochniarz
Entrepreneur, early-stage investor. Chairman of the Board of the Technology Entrepreneurship Foundation. Co-founder of the Coalition for Polish Innovations. Tato.Net Forum speaker. Enthusiast of athletics, education, and innovation. Dad of 6.
Maciej Kucharek
Entrepreneur, co-owner of the Creality agency. Speaker, certified sports announcer, and veteran print, radio, and television journalist. Licensed Tato.Net trainer. Co-founded the Father Club in Łódź. Dad of 5.
Gregore Abdo (Lebanon)
Hails from a Lebanese family of seven rooted in Catholic traditions. Studied marketing and management at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) and managed operations in his family's artisanal chocolate business. Enjoys hiking, sports, photography, and cooperative economics. Husband, dad of 2.
Tomasz Gubała
President of the “Archezja” Educational Support Foundation, certified logotherapist and preventive educator. Creator and facilitator of youth prevention and family programs addressing behavioral addictions and finding purpose. Winner of the 2021 “Golden Link” Prevention Leader of the Year award. Motorcycling enthusiast. Dad of 3.
Sebastian Zapała
Operations Manager at Tato.Net. Certified trainer and executive business consultant with more than 20 years of leadership in supply chains, sales, and organizational growth. Dedicated to personal and team effectiveness. Husband to Agnieszka and father of eight children. Active in the Light-Life Movement and Alpha Poland.
Fr. Prof. Vasile Mihoc (Romania)
Orthodox priest and biblical scholar. Member of the Tato.Net Program Board. Professor of New Testament in Sibiu since 1974. Member of the Academic Society of Orthodox Biblical Scholars. Leader in the “Lord's Army” renewal movement. Awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. Husband to Octavia, father of thirteen, grandfather to over thirty.
Dr. Kazimierz Korab
Sociologist. President of the International Institute of Education Foundation, headmaster of the “Klasyk” Polish Diaspora High School. Father of three grown children, grandfather.
Krzysztof Dąbkowski
Board Member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Foundation, founder of the Michałowice Father Club, and certified Tato.Net trainer. Happily married to Magdalena, dad to Igor and Bartek. Community activist, marathon runner, and honorary blood donor.
Dr. Grzegorz Grochowski
Faculty member at the University of Gdańsk, expert in gifted education, creativity, and personal development. Licensed trainer and Tato.Net Think Tank expert. Founder of Gdańsk Academy, championing lifelong learning. Cultural organizer, musician, and composer. Awarded the Mayor of Gdańsk Medal for contributions to education and culture. Dad of two daughters.
Wiesław Lipiec
Special education teacher with 40 years of service supporting children and adolescents with disabilities. Completed postgraduate family studies at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University. Leads marriage and family renewal retreats. Mountain hiker and chess enthusiast. Father of three and grandfather.
Marcin Lewandowski
Political scientist by education, working for 18 years in soft-skills training. Executive coach, mentor, and graduate of the Tato.Net Trainers School. Co-founder of the Polish Academic Oxford Debate Championships and founder of the Tarnów Debate League. Active facilitator of Men's Rites of Passage (MROP) and youth advisor to the Mayor of Tarnów. Husband to Edyta, dad of four.
Andrzej Demczuk
University lecturer, entrepreneur, community organizer. Fulbright Scholar and Ambassador, alumnus of Seattle University. Scholar of leadership and international affairs. Author of "Transformational Leadership and the Modern Presidency: Clinton, Bush, Obama."
Bartłomiej Duda
Business and organizational psychologist, transportation psychologist, and mentor. Practices Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and is completing 4-year Gestalt psychotherapy training. Transactional Analysis practitioner focused on family connections and human potential.
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