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Alan Hosking: Fatherhood Expert, Leadership Thought Leader & Author

The Man Behind What Nobody Tells a New Father

Very few people have the perspective Alan Hosking has of human beings, connecting with them at the start of life, during their teen and adult years, and then in their mature years.

Alan is a fatherhood expert, parenting coach, and internationally recognized leadership thought leader who has dedicated his career to helping men navigate the emotional complexity of becoming a father -while maintaining thriving careers and relationships.

A Unique, Cross-Generational Perspective

Alan’s expertise spans the entire human lifecycle:

  • New parents – Helping expectant fathers prepare emotionally and practically for fatherhood
  • Teenagers – Working with youth both inside and outside high school environments
  • Workplace leaders – Training Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z leaders in corporate settings
  • Senior executives – Providing anti-ageing coaching to help leaders “down age”
  • Senior citizens – Regular engagement with retirement home communities

This 360-degree view of human development gives Alan unparalleled insight into how early fatherhood shapes men, families, and future generations.

Credentials Built on Real-Life Experience

As a Husband

Alan has been married to his wife Jenny – whom he’s known since she was nine – for more years than she’ll let him publicly disclose (she doesn’t want people calculating her age!). His commitment: “If I could do it all again, I’d do it with Jenny, in a heartbeat.”

As a Father

Alan raised three daughters – Courtney, Kelsey, and Brittany – who are now thriving adults in happy, long-term relationships. His eldest daughter Courtney and her husband Matthew have blessed him with two granddaughters, Serena and Luna, who call him “G Dad” (a name that stuck when toddler Serena couldn’t quite say “Granddad”). He jokes it makes him feel like an “over-the-hill rapper.”

The proof of his approach? His adult daughters are emotionally secure, intellectually bright, and building their own stable families – evidence that his guidance for new fathers has been road-tested in real life and truly works.

Professional Expertise: Leadership & the Future of Work

Beyond fatherhood coaching, Alan is:

  • Publisher of HR Future magazine – A global human capital publication serving HR directors, executives, and organizational leaders for over 25 years
  • Award-winning thought leader – Multiple international awards for leadership and future-of-work expertise
  • Future-of-work pioneer – Preparing companies for workplace transformation since 2001, long before it became mainstream
  • Trusted advisor – Beyond fatherhood coaching, Alan brings 25+ years of leadership expertise as Publisher of HR Future magazine and an internationally recognized workplace thought leader – giving him unique insight into how men can succeed both as fathers and professionals
  • Media authority – Regular appearances on South African national television discussing business leadership and parenting

His Mission: Supporting First-Time Fathers

While Alan addresses all stages of parenting, he has a particular passion for first-time fathers – a group he believes desperately needs support but rarely receives it.

Why This Matters:

“While expectant moms get a lot of attention – and I’m glad they do – expectant dads do not. This sends men a very powerful negative message at a crucial time in their lives: that they’re not an important part of the child’s life. This causes them to ‘switch off’ when it comes to parenting.”

Alan’s work corrects this imbalance by showing new dads how to become loving, engaged fathers – not because they have to be, but because they want to be.

Core Philosophy: You CAN Have It All

Alan’s message challenges the false choice many men face:

Men CAN have the best of both worlds: a happy, successful family life raising emotionally secure children AND a fulfilling, impactful career.

His approach integrates:

  • Emotional intelligence for modern fatherhood
  • Practical strategies that fit real-world constraints
  • Relationship tools to strengthen partnerships during transition
  • Leadership principles applied to parenting
  • Mental health awareness for paternal wellbeing

Why Alan’s Perspective Is Different

Most parenting books are written by psychologists or pediatricians. Alan brings something unique:

  • Lived experience – With his wife by his side, he raised three daughters who have all successfully reached adulthood.
  • Workplace expertise – Understands the career pressures fathers face
  • Leadership insight – Applies proven leadership frameworks to fatherhood
  • Generational awareness – Sees how early fatherhood shapes lifelong patterns
  • Male perspective – Speaks authentically to how men process emotion and change

Location & Contact

Alan is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and works with fathers globally through his books, coaching programs, and speaking engagements.

Alan Hosking Author

Contact Alan: alan@osgard.co.za

Media & Speaking

Alan is available for:

  • Podcast interviews on fatherhood, leadership, and work-life integration
  • Corporate speaking on parenting support for employee wellbeing
  • Media commentary on paternal mental health and modern masculinity
  • Workshops for expectant fathers and parenting organizations

What new parents say about the book ...

You may remember delivering a presentation mid 2007. At the time, I had just completed reading your cathartic book “What nobody tells s new father”. The rhetoric embedded in your book is enveloped by colossal wisdom. Socrates said that “An unexamined life is not worth living”. In your case, it’s clear that you have made a significant societal footprint. More specifically, you have made a huge impact through your writings in the life of an ordinary man like me. I am of the conviction that I am tangible proof of the difference that you are making! So what am I doing about it? My younger brother’s wife is expecting. I pulled your book out of my office library, inserted an epistle, and sent it off to the mail room to have it couriered to him. It was a painful experience as I am parting with a book that has perhaps become the cornerstone of my life. However, I am sure that it will make an enormous difference to his life as a prospective Dad as it has to me. In closing, I think that what features most prominently in your book is a quote by the Honourable Reverend that “The biggest gift a father can give to his kids is to love their mother”. It certainly works for me. Your biggest fan
Ishaq L
I would like to thank you for your wonderful book, “What nobody tells a new father'. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It provided a lot of fun entertainment for my husband and myself in the first few weeks after my second daughter’s arrival. I found myself looking forward to feeding times; which was when I found time to sit and read; just so I could have a good laugh.
Jaqi V
I recently completed reading your book and I found it a most insightful and helpful book. Our new baby girl arrived last Wednesday, and I'm trying to keep many of your poignant and useful tips in mind. Thanks for a great guide book! Kind regards
Hilton G
I hope this message finds you in good health. Your book, ‘What nobody tells a new father’, was quite interesting. It made more sense after the baby was born. I would like to purchase more copies of the book for friends and family.
Muhammad H
I have had the greatest oppourtunity to meet the author at an antenatal class held by Tina Otte and I for one was very impressed by Alan. He has really a wealth of experience and says it how it is. His book explains with great ferver the joys and fear of impending fatherhood. I would recommend this to any new fathers to be. This is a great read. Thanks Alan for writing a great book!
Bilal
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