
Matt Drinkhahn
Executive coach, author of The Eternal Optimist, and host of The Eternal Optimist podcast, known for coaching entrepreneurs and sharing a personal recovery story that illustrates resilience and optimism.
Top 5 podcasts with Matt Drinkhahn
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Dec 17, 2025 • 45min
Tools to Become the Dad You Want to Be in 2026
In this session, Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and bestselling author, shares powerful insights on overcoming identity crises and becoming a present father. He highlights the importance of aligning personal identity with family values rather than business metrics. Matt recounts his life-changing zipline accident and how acceptance reshaped his outlook on fatherhood. Listeners will learn practical exercises to name their fears, confront their inner critic, and implement small habits that lead to significant personal growth.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 36min
614: The Life-Changing Impact of Eternal Optimism with Matt Drinkhahn
In this engaging discussion, Matt Drinkhahn—an executive coach and author of The Eternal Optimist—shares his inspiring journey from a devastating zipline accident to becoming a beacon of resilience. He reveals how his experience with pain transformed his perspective on life, emphasizing the power of curiosity, gratitude, and acceptance. Matt offers practical tips for maintaining optimism and setting intentions, showing that even the hardest times can lead to profound personal growth. Learn how he built a yell-free household, proving it’s never too late for change!

Apr 2, 2024 • 44min
433: Becoming an Eternal Optimist, Being Perfectly Imperfect and Evolving as a Parent with Matt Drinkhahn
Matt Drinkhahn, a business coach, shares insights on eternal optimism, embracing imperfection in parenting, and the power of having a supportive brotherhood. He emphasizes the importance of being present for your family and encouraging curiosity in kids. The podcast explores the impact of being a great friend and how anyone can adopt an optimistic mindset.

May 13, 2025 • 32min
Thinking Time: The Secret Weapon of Successful Entrepreneurs With Matt Drinkhahn (MU Classic)
In a captivating discussion, Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and host of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, reveals his secret weapon for success: 'thinking time.' This structured, distraction-free reflection time allows entrepreneurs to solve problems and spark creativity. Matt shares practical tips on how to implement this game-changing technique in daily life. He emphasizes the impact of thinking time not just on business strategies, but also on personal relationships. Discover how this practice can transform your life, enhancing both professional growth and personal development.

May 17, 2024 • 29min
305. Thinking Time: The Secret Weapon of Successful Entrepreneurs with Matt Drinkhahn
Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and host of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, dives deep into the concept of 'thinking time'—a structured approach to reflection that has fueled his entrepreneurial success. He emphasizes the importance of scheduled pauses for creativity and strategic planning. Drinkhahn shares practical tips for harnessing this technique, explaining how writing down questions can unlock innovative solutions. This method not only enhances business strategies but also improves personal relationships, offering a transformative path for both life and work.


