James Kerley wears a lot of hats – TV host, radio presenter and now author. His book, The Man Plan, covers all the essentials a guy needs to “get your life together”, from cooking and fitness to relationships and career. So we thought he’d be the perfect person to give some gift-giving advice from a man’s perspective…

Father’s Day expert #7: James Kerley, author of The Man Plan

MY DAD, BAZZA, IS MAD FOR A GADGET. Generally, he will pull it apart until it no longer works, then slowly put it back together claiming bragging rights like he fixed it!

DAD HAS ONE OF THE BEST SENSES OF HUMOUR I’VE KNOWN, a deep resilience and he isn’t too fazed of what people think of him.

THE PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT is something that has some thought in it, hasn’t just been requested and isn’t a pair of socks. Ideally, it says “thanks for being a cracking dad”. As much as we like to be tough Aussie males, we all like to feel appreciated from time to time.

James’ Father’s Day finds

1. ‘Nanda Clocky’ run-away alarm clock, $59.95.
2. Handmade felted wool slippers, $148. “Comfy shoes you cannot go wrong with.”
3. Bamboo iPhone 5 case, $44.95. “Dad was a woodwork teacher for years, so he would love this bamboo bad boy.”
4. Nautical anchor cufflinks, $24.95. “I’d grab a pair of these for me and a pair for dad.”
5. ‘Balmain script’ vintage-style t-shirt, $55.
6. ‘Henry’ desk vacuum, $34.95. “Dad could do with all the cleaning support he can get.”
7. ‘My music’ mini bluetooth silver speaker, $53.90. “Dad is mad for gadgets of any variety, so this would go down well. He’d really crank out some phat classical beats. #Mozart.”
8. ‘Men’s essentials trio’ skincare set, $64.95. “All men could do a bit more on the skincare front.”
9. The Man Plan, $19.95. “I’d get this for Dad, partly because his son wrote it, but also because with expert advice and shortcuts for the 10 most common areas us guys struggle with, it makes a thoughtful and cheeky Father’s Day gift.”

Why should Dad have all the fun?
As a special gift for you, James has shared the cooking chapter from his book, The Man Plan. Go on, cook up something delicious now. (Click on the pictures for a closer look.)