In this episode, I sit down with Matt Essam, mindset coach, author, and specialist in supporting creative entrepreneurs. We explore Matt’s personal journey through anxiety, career pivots, and finding meaning beyond business success, revealing how mindset tools can radically reshape both professional paths and personal fulfilment. Gain actionable insights on breaking limiting patterns, uncovering your unique value, and building a life where you can create, prosper, and make a true impact through your work.
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Welcome & Guest Background
01:32 - The Origins of a Mindset Focus
04:15 - Unlocking Inner Dialogue: Lessons from Paul McKenna
07:24 - Health Challenges and Anxiety as a Turning Point
10:13 - Career in Advertising and Shift to Freelance
12:39 - Achieving the Dream vs. Finding Fulfilment
15:13 - The Power of Understanding Your True Motivation
17:47 - Tony Robbins’ Six Human Needs and Matt’s Transformation
20:48 - Why Creatives Need Business Fundamentals
23:14 - The Three Fs: Freedom, Fulfilment, Financial Stability
24:44 - Discovering and Defining Your North Star
25:36 - Impact, Story, and Finding Purpose in Creative Work
27:39 - Bridging the Creativity-Business Gap
28:16 - “Create and Prosper” and Matt’s Books
29:57 - Mindset Lessons from Tony Robbins and Paul McKenna
33:44 - Breaking Patterns and Overcoming Self-Sabotage
39:09 - Why Behaviour Has a Positive Intention
41:39 - Keeping It Real: Personal Battles & Growth
44:51 - Navigating Ongoing Anxiety and Making It Actionable
46:52 - Where to Connect with Matt Essam
48:31 - Lifestyle, Future Focus, and Empowering Creatives
51:17 - Building a Playbook: Strategy vs. Mindset
58:28 - The Power of Non-Verbal Communication
59:19 - Final Reflections & Call to Action
01:00:17 - The Question Creatives Should Ask: How Can I Have More Impact?
01:01:33 - Uniqueness, Story, and Making a Real Difference
01:04:28 - Closing Remarks
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