a new book by thibaud ponchon
The
Better Man
Redefining the male model through balance, inner peace and purpose
A science-backed guide to inner strength, authentic confidence, and deeper connections.
| Publisher | Publication | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Collective Ink | July 2027 | Personal Development |
About the book
A roadmap to a life that is truly your own
The Better Man is a transformative guide for men to redefine masculinity and break free from societal expectations, emotional suppression, and limiting beliefs. This science-backed, holistic roadmap blends Stoic philosophy, mindfulness, psychology, and Buddhist teachings to help you step into a life of inner strength, authentic confidence, and deeper connections.
Whether you are struggling with stress, relationships, or finding purpose, this book offers actionable tools rooted in self-awareness, emotional resilience, and living with intention making it a must-read for modern men’s personal development and anyone ready to live a life that is truly their own.
| ISBN | Inprint | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 9781806951826 | O Books | Thibaud Ponchon |
Discover your true self
Through self-realisation and psychotherapy, taking ownership of your happiness and life purpose.
Embrace vulnerability as strength
Through emotional authenticity, integrating stress management, mindfulness, and self-care.
Build confidence and resilience
Through Stoic wisdom, Buddhist philosophy, and mindfulness techniques to live fully in the present.
Cultivate deeper relationships
Through trust building, intimacy, and open communication about sex for a fulfilling love and sex life.
about the author
Thibaud Ponchon
Thibaud Ponchon is a modern voice for men seeking balance over dominance. With 20+ years in high-pressure finance from the City of London to social impact investing in Asia, he broke free from societal expectations, emotional suppression, and limiting beliefs through a 15-year journey blending psychotherapy, Stoic philosophy, Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, and science-backed stress management.
Through his unique experience and his multicultural background, having lived in France, UK, Cambodia, and Spain, and bridging Eastern and Western wisdom, Thibaud helps men step into a life of inner strength, authentic confidence, and deeper connections. He currently lives in Spain.
What readers and leaders are saying
Praise for The Better Man
A rare contribution to the personal development space, serious, grounded, and intellectually honest. Thibaud Ponchon does not offer slogans or shortcuts. Instead, he presents a coherent framework for modern masculinity built on self-knowledge, responsibility, emotional maturity, and purpose. The result is a guide that feels rigorous without being academic, accessible without being simplistic.
Chuck Olson
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Enabling Qapital
Thibaud has done a beautiful job of articulating a journey many people are on but often struggle to express — the journey towards balance, inner peace, and purpose. His emphasis on self-responsibility and emotional honesty aligns closely with the principles I teach in my own work.
Simon Borg-Olivier
Internationally recognised Yoga Teacher, Physiotherapist & Author of Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga
In a world where leadership pressures often eclipse personal well-being, The Better Man acts as a guide on how to combine professional ambitions with core values. It champions meaningful success fostering resilience, clarity, and purpose.
Peter A. Fanconi
Chairman, BlueOrchard Impact Investment Managers
A thoughtful and grounded take on modern masculinity. In my work with men navigating identity and change later in life, inner clarity and practical change like this is rare and needed.
Jonathan Campbell
Certified Coach & Founder of After Straight
In an age obsessed with external success, The Better Man is a refreshing reminder that true fulfilment comes from within. A must-read for anyone ready to redefine what it means to thrive.
Gil Crawford
Co-Founder & ex-CEO, MicroVest Capital Management
With honesty and talent, Thibaud bridges philosophy, psychology, and lived experience to redefine modern masculinity. Both a deeply personal journey and a practical roadmap toward inner peace, happiness, purpose and, first and foremost, authentic living.
Vincent Gradt
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Impact Earth
In the high-pressure world of finance, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. A thoughtful and practical guide to aligning ambition with purpose without the jargon.
Philipp Lotter
Global Finance Leader
For anyone seeking a more balanced, present life… a practical guide; reminiscent of 10% Happier.
Joshua Morris
Co-Founder & CEO, Emerging Markets Investment Advisers
Events and milestones
The journey to Publication
SEPTEMBER 2026
Cover Reveal
The Better Man cover revealed to the world.
OCTOBER 2026
Pre-Order Opens
Available from Collective Ink, Amanzon and more.
July 2027
Publication Date
The Better Man arrives in bookstores worldwide.
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Upcoming events
Signings, talks and podcast appearances announced here first.
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