143 : Escape the Corporate Grind and Design Your Own Life with Matt Doan

In this episode: Corporate success, personal well-being, overcoming challenges, reclaiming time, transformative strategies with Matt Doan

Episode Summary

In this episode, Matt Doan shares his journey from feeling trapped in the corporate world to reclaiming his life and designing a life on his own terms. He discusses the struggles he faced, including personal and professional breakdowns, and the strategies he implemented to regain control of his time and priorities.

Guest Bio

Matt Doan is a transformational coach who specializes in helping individuals escape the corporate cage and live life on their own design. With a background in technology consulting, he uses his personal experiences to guide clients in achieving balance and fulfillment in their professional and personal lives.

Resources & Books Mentioned

• "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey 
• "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown 
• "Podcast: Uncage Yourself by Matt Doan || Episode 89: Building Your Corporate Offramp

Guest Contact Information

• Website: https://www.uncageyourself.fm/

Key Takeaways

• The corporate cage is a mental state that can be transformed with the right mindset. 
• It’s essential to prioritize personal well-being over corporate expectations. 
• Establishing a maintain path can lead to greater job satisfaction and unexpected promotions. 
• Understanding the incentive structures of your workplace can help you focus on what truly matters. 
• Designing your ideal workday is crucial for balancing personal and professional life. 
• Setting clear rules of engagement can help you navigate workplace pressures more effectively.

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🔥 What teams walk away with:

• Rebuilt trust and psychological safety
• A co-created, ambitious shared vision everyone is energized by
• Clear alignment between personal goals and team vision
• A short list of mini-experiments to generate momentum immediately

🔥 What makes this workshop different:

• Executive-level facilitation with a track record at CEO-level forums, including sessions with 27 Google VPs at Sundar's leadership conference
  • One VP shared: "Adam was masterful as he guided us through exercises to expand our perspective and ambition on our vision of what we could be and do."
• Neuroscience-backed, mindful conversation practices th...