Brian Mattocks at Masonic Week

Brian at the A Mason's Work table, Masonic Week 2025

Brian speaks to Masonic bodies, men's organizations, and leadership audiences on operative fraternalism — the practice of using symbolic infrastructure to produce real development rather than just discuss it.

Formats range from 45-minute keynotes to 90-minute workshops. All topics can be adapted for Grand Lodge annual communications, appendant body conferences, and men's leadership events.


Topics

The Operative Protocol

The seven-step system at the core of A Mason's Work. How to move from raw experience through the symbolic architecture of the lodge and out the other side with a course of action grounded in the Craft's own principles.

Reclaiming the Lodge as a Workshop

Why the lodge was designed as a developmental environment — and how to restore that function without changing the ritual or the structure. Practical tools for officers and education committees.

The Symbols Were Always There

An accessible introduction to operative fraternalism for general Masonic audiences. Why we've been looking at the tools the wrong way, and what changes when we pick them up properly.

Leadership Through the Craft's Own Framework

For men's organizations and lodge officer development. The lodge's symbolic infrastructure applied to the practical challenges of leading people, running meetings, and holding a vision.


Book Brian

For speaking inquiries — topic, format, audience, and date — contact directly:

[email protected]


Virtual Lodge Education — $250

Brian attends your lodge virtually for a one-hour session. Use it for a structured education night, a facilitated discussion on a topic from the Operative Protocol, or an introduction to the framework for your degree class or study group.

What’s Included

  • One hour, virtual (Zoom or your lodge’s platform)
  • Education session or facilitated discussion — your choice of format
  • Pre-session coordination to align on topic and lodge context
  • Available to lodges, districts, appendant bodies, and study groups

Payment is collected upfront. After checkout you’ll be taken directly to the booking page to schedule the session.


Not Ready to Book? Start with a Discovery Call

If you’re not sure whether a virtual session is right for your lodge, schedule a free 20-minute discovery call first.


One-on-One Coaching

Work directly with Brian on your own Masonic practice, leadership, or framework application. Sessions are booked individually.