A 12-week online program for men, run by Matt Fletcher

You’re not broken.
You’re just flat.

You’ve built a good life. But if something still feels like it’s missing, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. Strong Circle is 12 weeks with a small group of men working through it together, led by someone who’s been there himself.

Fully online · Weekly group sessions

Next round starts August 26, 2026

Matt Fletcher, founder of GOPT Strength & Fitness and facilitator of Strong Circle

Who’s running this

Matt Fletcher

Founder, GOPT Strength & Fitness — facilitator, Strong Circle

I’m 49, married, a father of two girls, sober 11 years, and 13 years deep into personal development work of my own. Along the way I learned something most men never get taught: how much power there is in an honest, unguarded conversation with other men.

Strong Circle isn’t theory for me. It’s built from what actually helped — real talk, in a small group, with no performance required. I also run GOPT Strength & Fitness, but this program is a different kind of work: the kind that has nothing to do with how strong you look and everything to do with how honest you can be.

11

Years sober

13

Years in personal development

12

Weeks, every circle

Follow Matt’s journey

Who this is for

Not a crisis. Just flat, and done pretending that’s fine.

You’re functioning fine. Career’s fine, family’s fine — but you feel like you’re on autopilot and can’t say why.

You’ve never done this before. No therapy, no coaching, no “personal growth” background. That’s exactly who Strong Circle was built for.

You want it straight. No guru talk. A group of men who actually show up, and a facilitator who’s lived it, not just studied it.

12

Weeks

The program

Twelve weeks. One circle. Real change.

Every week is a live group session — not a course you watch alone.

Wks 1–3

IdentityWho you are underneath the roles you play, the standard you’re actually holding yourself to, and turning that into daily non-negotiables.

Wks 4–6

Masks & BoundariesThe version of yourself you perform, where boundaries became walls, and how you actually hold up under pressure.

Wks 7–9

Values & Emotional AwarenessWhat actually drives your decisions, naming what’s going on underneath, and the resentments you’re still carrying.

Wks 10–12

Carrying It ForwardLosses you’ve never properly sat with, running yourself on purpose, and leaving with men who’ll hold you to it.

Runs on Google Meet

Full-group format, every week

Small, committed cohort

In their words

What the guys in the circle actually say

Damien Micet, Strong Circle participant

Damien Micet

“The single greatest change was learning I could be vulnerable — that’s what let me truly connect with the people in my life.”

Read Damien’s full story

I started Strong Circle having no real idea what it was about, but I trusted and believed in Matt.

I quickly learned that what you put in you get out.

Strong Circle opened my mind to other options and brought back confidence that had gone missing over the years. I made positive changes to all aspects of my life: work, friends, and Family.

Through Strong Circle, I have improved my communication skills, awareness of feelings, fitness, mental strength, confidence, and increased my discipline levels and changed my mindset on technology, “because if we keep doing the same thing, we are going to have the same outcomes.”

The single greatest change was learning I could be vulnerable. The Strong Circle program taught me that it was ok to be vulnerable and, in fact, we need it in order to truly connect with others throughout life. Being vulnerable created strength, power, understanding, and ultimately brought calmness to my life.

My family has noticed the changes in me; through being vulnerable, my connection with my wife and kids has grown. They love that I do Strong Circle and encourage me to continue.

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Questions before you apply

Is this therapy?

No. Strong Circle isn’t therapy, and Matt isn’t a therapist. It’s personal development and peer support — real conversations, real accountability, with a small group of men and a facilitator who’s lived this, not just studied it. If you’re currently working with a therapist or dealing with a mental health crisis, Strong Circle is a complement to that support, not a replacement for it.

Do I need any experience with this kind of thing?

No — most men joining have never done coaching, therapy, or a program like this before. That’s the norm, not the exception.

What if I miss a week?

Life happens — if you miss a week, you’ll get access to a recording of that session so you don’t fall behind on the material. Because the value of Strong Circle comes from the group itself, there’s no 1:1 catch-up call to replace a missed week — but you’re expected to come prepared to the next session having caught up.

Is what’s shared in the group confidential?

What’s shared in the circle stays in the circle. Every man in the group agrees upfront: no repeating another guy’s story, situation, or specifics outside the sessions — not to your wife, not to mates, not online. That’s what makes it safe enough to actually be honest.

What does it cost?

There’s a small weekly financial investment involved — enough that it’s a real commitment, not a throwaway sign-up. Because spots in each round are limited, once you’re in, you’re committed to the full 12 weeks regardless of attendance. We’ll walk you through the exact numbers on the call — no surprises, just a straight conversation about whether it’s the right fit and the right time.

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