Hi there, I'm Matt Arnold, the Head Coach and Founder of 'The Coaching Guy.' I want to help people take back control of their personal or professional lives and create a fresh path forward through Coaching. If you've ever wanted change but didn't know where to begin, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are Goal-oriented and striving for success, pushing for peak performance, or simply trying to navigate life's ups and downs, I've got you covered.
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Whilst I may collaborate with other experts from time to time depending on your needs, it will be me you will be working with at all stages.
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To that end, it’s probably worth knowing a bit about who I am and what I’ve been up to in my 47 years on this planet. (I promise I’ll keep it short…)
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Life’s been quite the adventure. I found early success in sports, swimming for England in the '92 European Games. Then, I dove into the telecommunications world, climbing up the ladder through various leadership roles. That journey took me across borders, letting me soak in different cultures. Alongside all this, in 2013-22 I built, scaled and sold a multi-million pound property business.
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However, things took a turn in 2019. My mental health hit rock bottom. Severe clinical depression took hold—I was in a dark place where life seemed unbearable. Battling addiction, unresolved grief, juggling two high-pressure jobs, managing a young family amid a strained relationship, and dealing with home renovations pushed me to my breaking point. I sought the support I needed to break free from the cycle of meeting everyone else's needs but my own. Fast-forward to now, six years later, and I've completely turned my life around. I've gained clarity on my priorities and personal goals. I made the tough call to sell my business and step away from the corporate grind in 2022 to focus on guiding others through their own life journeys, both personally and professionally, through coaching.
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Strength and authenticity lie at the core of who I am. Strength, to me, is best captured by Nelson Mandela's words: "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." Authenticity, on the other hand, demands vulnerability, transparency, integrity, and living by my own values rather than conforming to others' expectations. These values drive me to assist others in finding their answers and achieving their goals.
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My life's been a book with chapters that have brought me to this point, and I wouldn't change a thing. It's given me a unique toolkit of skills, insights, and understanding that fuels my passion to support others. I firmly believe in everyone's potential to reset and redefine what they want in life. Perhaps, just maybe, reading this sparks the desire in you to write the next chapter of your life. If so, I'm here to help you make that happen.
