Author Archives: Matt Smith Personal and Professional Coach

To slow our thinking we have to utilise and use our neocortex, and not let ourselves be hijacked by our amygdala’s. But there is a problem… The neocortex is never going to act faster than the reptilian and mammalian brains. They are designed to react to keep us safe. The problem is they are ratherContinue reading “Slowing Our Thinking”

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Are you most comfortable as an extrovert or as an introvert, or does it depend on what you are doing and who you are with? Are you chatty or more the quiet type? Do you prefer to watch from the side-lines or are you more comfortable in the thickContinue reading “The Story of My Persona”

If only we spent more time listening, and I mean really listening then maybe the world would be a much better place. We all think we a good at listening, but most of us are very poor at it. We spend our time listening to respond. We start with good intentions to listen to whatContinue reading “A week of talking about listening, and listening”

Yesterday I wrote a short blog offering myself as a coach for parents and young adults that are maybe struggling to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood. I hadn’t planned to write that particular blog when I got up yesterday, I planned to write some more about career coaching and the milestones in ourContinue reading “Reflecting on the day I left home 34 years ago”

How we all move into adulthood is not uniform. It is not just turning 18, being able to vote or legally being able to buy alcohol. I remember Ben saying to me after his graduation at the age of 22…”that’s it now Dad, I am an adult. No more student loan and full-time education, IContinue reading “Becoming an Adult: Empowering Young Adults to Build Confidence and Independence”

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18-25 feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to choose your career path? Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Introducing Value-Based Career Coaching Are you struggling to find your career direction? Want to align your values with your professional goals? Dream of a fulfilling and purpose-driven future? Look noContinue reading “Ready to Find Your Path? Discover Career Coaching for Young Adults!”

Creating and managing personal boundaries while navigating the conflicting demands of work and family life is a common challenge faced by many of us. Balancing these two crucial aspects of life can be stressful, but with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to find harmony. The challenge is real and messy We haveContinue reading “Find comfort at both home and work by creating and managing your personal boundaries”

Are you a working parent aged 30 to 45, juggling the demands of a successful career and a fulfilling family life? It’s time to reclaim your balance, your life, and your dreams! As a working professional mother/father, you’re a superhero. But it’s okay to admit that sometimes even superheroes need a little help. . ImagineContinue reading “Finding Balance: Empowering Working Parents”

Well what a week that has been, in fact the past two weeks have been pretty full on. At moments I have felt a little overwhelmed, when I have contemplated the amount of work I have got to do, but when I have zoomed in what needs to be done and just got cracking itContinue reading “A full on, fulfilling working week”

I have posted this before, I wrote it a few years ago, when I did my Connected Living Podcast. I think it is worth sharing again, as we all need a reminder how easy it is to be consumed by our shame. Our shame diminishes us; it stops us being vulnerable and therefore connected withContinue reading “How the stories I tell myself affect my view of shame and vulnerability”