What Clients Say

"Matt and I worked together during my time at Google. After I had reached 'the next level' I found myself wondering how I get to the next next level and hone in my leadership skills. I was in a transition state from subject matter expert to leader and was keen to know the ins and outs of best-in-class leadership. Matt helped me understand key concepts of an effective leader including self awareness, managing stakeholders, and the important of measurement in setting a team's priorities and expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed Matt's calm, accepting demeanor and I learned a lot through our time together."

"The term 'professional mentor' often conjures images of someone teaching skills like executive presence, crafting presentations, and prioritizing tasks effectively. My experience with Matt, however, shattered those expectations in the most wonderful way.

"From the moment we first connected, it was clear this wouldn't be a typical mentorship. Matt's focus wasn't just on professional development; it was on me, as a whole person. He asked thought-provoking questions that sent me on a journey of introspection, delving into my childhood experiences and the roots of my thinking. Initially, I couldn’t draw the line between the personal questions and my professional career, but the impact was undeniable.

"Through our insightful conversations, we didn't just identify my strengths, we refined them. We reframed areas that once caused discomfort, and I witnessed a immediate transformation in my confidence and overall professional presence.

"One of the most profound lessons I learned thanks to Matt was the power of truly understanding others' motivations. This newfound understanding has become a cornerstone in building successful partnerships.

"In the months since embarking on this mentorship journey with Matt, I've experienced significant personal and professional growth, taking on more responsibility and navigating challenges with newfound confidence. Working with him has been a unique and enriching experience, filled with both challenges and incredible rewards. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Matt as a mentor, someone I can always turn to for sage advice and unwavering support. I couldn’t recommend more highly. 

"Working with Matt significantly transformed my leadership journey. I was navigating a complex work environment, and Matt provided the clarity and guidance I needed to re-evaluate my approach. We prioritized a holistic perspective, exploring the situation and my desired trajectory. 

"This process led to a fundamental shift in how I understand leadership. Matt highlighted the importance of adaptability, situational awareness, genuine curiosity, and compassionate leadership. His coaching went beyond superficial tactics and solutions, empowering me to develop a robust leadership mindset that continues to unlock my potential. 

"Thank you, Matt."

"Working with Matt was transformational. Matt has many superpowers, but the ones that differentiate him from other professional coaches are: (i) a holistic approach, (ii) contrarian thinking, (iii) genuine care.  Delving deeper, Matt addresses professional topics/issues from the lens of the whole person - the strategic professional and the emotional being. When I raised topics for discussion and problem-solving, Matt often shared perspectives that were thought-provoking and that led to creative solutions. Lastly, Matt demonstrates genuine care. In working with him, I truly believed Matt cared for me as an individual and had a personal interest and desire to see me develop and excel.  Matt is highly empathetic, strategic and proficient. I believe Matt genuinely enjoys coaching and I highly recommend him as a coach."

"My coaching experience with Matt was transformational in how I approach my career and my relationships at work. I began working with Matt when I was starting a new role at work and was adapting to a new set of responsibilities and challenges. Matt taught me how to look at situations critically and from various vantage points. More importantly, Matt helped me better understand and empathize with the persons behind our narratives and roles in order to be a better friend, colleague, or manager. The homework and reading material assigned and the discussions Matt and I had during our coaching sessions will continue to be invaluable as I progress through my career. I am truly grateful for the lessons learned and the confidence I gained in the process !"

"After transitioning from an Individual Contributor to Management role, I had the opportunity to engage in multiple coaching sessions with Matt. Over the course of half a year, this helped me to understand myself better, and craft a clear pathway to further develop my leadership skills. Matt supported me to accomplish this by leveraging multiple tools & learning techniques. He asked compelling questions and carefully listened during our interactions. To convey knowledge and ultimately change my behaviour, he used strong metaphors and shared practical experiments.

"His wealth of experience helped us to cover both strategic and tactical challenges, making each session relevant.

"Thanks Matt for your time and energy. Looking forward to playing my role in paying it forward."

"Matt's coaching sessions have been transformational in a holistic way. Matt focuses on the individual as a whole, acknowledging that the professional cannot be dissociated from the person and their circumstances, hopes and fears. After this experience, I feel I have unlocked levels of perception I wasn't exploring before.

"Professionally, he has helped me understand the corporate structure and my position inside it from an angle I hadn't considered before. I am now more empowered to tackle work situations without forgetting my core and understanding my behavioural and emotional patterns. Personally, I felt seen and understood by Matt, and I really appreciate his clear and allegoric communication style. I'll be forever grateful to him for his generosity and guidance."

"Thank you Matt for helping me at a time where I felt very stuck in the corporate rat race and was heading towards a burn out. Through our coaching sessions I started to see things in perspective and was able to reduce the pressure I was putting on myself. I very much loved how you helped me to manage my current situation and also bring my dreams back to life by combining metaphors, visual coaching techniques and your own experience in the corporate world. The images and stories you shared really stuck and I can still pull them up whenever I want to or need a quick reminder of what I want in life. I’m very grateful for your guidance and coaching."

"After I started a new job, I reached out to Matt to help me navigate corporate culture, find ways to build influence in a new environment. His support was tremendously helpful to achieve this goal. Matt started from asking very thorough questions to learn about myself and what I wanted to get out of coaching, and helped me brainstorm several communication approaches which would've helped me to build solid working relationships faster. Matt was methodical in assigning homework for me to try out those ideas, and I saw the results straight away: for example, I felt how the tone of the conversations with my stakeholders were changing when I slightly adjusted the flow of our conversations. 

"Matt has a great skill of reading people, sharing his observations in a graceful manner and tuning the coaching sessions to address new demands. For example, Matt shared his observation about my desire to have everything under control, and drew my attention to another, softer, way to achieve the same results. This was really enlightening. I really liked that Matt uses metaphors in his work - as a visual person, it was easier for me to understand and adopt the new behaviours when presented this way. 

"Overall, working with Matt was a very positive experience. He is a good listener, who knows how to tune into the needs of his coachees, make sessions pleasant and useful. On other hand, he is very generous in sharing his own experience from the corporate world and beyond. I can definitely recommend him as a coach. "

"Working with Matt was a deeply positive experience, one I feel very grateful to have had. I wasn’t seeking formal coaching when we met but quickly changed my mind when I realised how much value having Matt in my life could bring. He has wisdom, depth, humour, experience, kindness, and a limitless curiosity of what it means to be human – talents and topics he shares as he provides support, guidance, and reflection, to powerful effect. Thank you, Matt, for giving me space to explore the present, a new perspective to look at my past. And renewed courage to discover my future."

"Matt is a great coach. Working with him was life changing. I really liked his style and approach. He is a great listener and knew when to offer appropriate and insightful feedback. I appreciated that we could work equally on my professional and personal life. The tools and metaphors he gave me helped me reach a better place in my life and be a better man for my family."

"After moving into a new position in my career, I found myself frustrated as the skills and techniques I had honed over the years were no longer helping me achieve my goals. Matt worked with me to help me learn how to understand my skills, and myself, in light of the new challenges I was facing. Over the sessions, I developed new perspectives and techniques that have allowed me to thrive in my new role. "