Unleashing Us

Today’s episode is a special one. Matt will delight and guide us through the practice of Self-Acceptance and what it actually means. We are living in a time where we are more critical of ourselves than ever before, grappling with this torrent of external requests and expectations. Thus, it is crucial to take a step back and look within, to be willing to shine the light of self-awareness on areas where we tend to reject ourselves and others. So how do we actually do it? How do we come to that level of accepting who we are? That is the topic of today's conversation. “You can either feel ashamed about something or you can learn from it, but you can't do both.” Join us in this insightful episode as Matt demystifies the notion of self-acceptance, and learn some practical ways that you can apply in your life as you search for ways to grow, learn and transform. About Matt: Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today me and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko. Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com [https://www.matthewcooksey.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachmcooksey/]/Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcooksey/]/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Matthew-Cooksey-1003864676308219] If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. It’s success, powered by your authentic self. * If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program) might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. * If you work in Diversity & Inclusion or Learning & Development for an organisation that wants to help people from diverse backgrounds thrive, get in touch with us and find out more about our unique, life-changing programs which are designed to help you create the culture of psychological safety necessary for everyone to bring their whole self to work.

So many people hide in the shadows, afraid of showing who they really are, afraid of being judged. We live in a society that tends to work on labels and perfect models, that raises challenges when we stand up for ourselves. But the way out is to put the most value on what WE think about ourselves. In today's episode, Matt and Amelia Kondilios walk us through the positive changes that happen in our lives when we choose to face these fears and own who we are. Amelia is a Senior Manager at PwC and a massive tax nerd, a huge Star Wars fan, and partner to the lovely Jess. One of the things that I think you'll love about today's episode is hearing a joyful tone that Amelia brings even to the most difficult conversations. So enjoy the truly courageous, funny and super smart Amelia everyone. “I am an overly emotional person and I'm going to say these things the way I want to because it feels right to me.  Acknowledging that that's who I am has been this way of lifting weight off my shoulders.” Tune in to learn how other peoples' perceptions and opinions can hold us back, and how to leverage our sensitivity in a positive way using our knowledge and experience to become better people. You can find Amelia on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-kondilios-b71902116/]. About Matt: Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today me and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko. Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com [https://www.matthewcooksey.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachmcooksey/]/Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcooksey/]/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Matthew-Cooksey-1003864676308219]/Twitter [https://twitter.com/coachmcooksey] If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. It’s success, powered by your authentic self. * If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program) might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. * If you work in Diversity & Inclusion or Learning & Development for an organisation that wants to help people from diverse backgrounds thrive, get in touch with us and find out more about our unique, life-changing programs which are designed to help you create the culture of psychological safety necessary for everyone to bring their whole self to work.

Today’s episode is all about self-acceptance and facing our fears on our path to creating a life that is true to ourselves. In this insightful conversation, Matt and Zac Hodge talk openly and vulnerably about how it feels to confront our inner truth. They discuss the importance of being honest with ourselves and working with our fears instead of resisting them. Zac works at PwC. He is interested in moviemaking, reading and gardening, and he has a visceral passion for making a difference in the world. “You know deep down what is the right path for you, what you want, it's more the point of acknowledging that and embracing it rather than resisting it.” Join us in this thought-provoking episode and let yourself be inspired by Zac’s path towards self-acceptance, and his courage to explore his inner world. You can find Zac on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/zachodgee/] or LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/zac-hodge] About Matt: Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today me and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko. Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com Follow me on Instagram/Linkedin/Facebook/Twitter (with hyperlink) If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. It’s success, powered by your authentic self. * If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program) might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. * If you work in Diversity & Inclusion or Learning & Development for an organisation that wants to help people from diverse backgrounds thrive, get in touch with us and find out more about our unique, life-changing programs which are designed to help you create the culture of psychological safety necessary for everyone to bring their whole self to work.

In today’s episode, Matt and Mike Bellemore talk about the fears we go through in expressing our True Self, the lengths we go in pursuing a path that is not our own, and how our lives and connections with other people can change if we find the courage to be authentic. Mike is a Strategy Consultant at Deloitte. He also teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Technology in Sydney, and runs a candle business online called Candela collection. Mike’s four core values are purpose, balance, growth and YOLO! When he's not working hard, he likes to give back to the community through volunteering and counts being part of the founding team of Out for Australia, Australia's largest mentoring organisation for LGBTIQ students. “Be kind to yourself. When you're kind to yourself, it allows you to be kind to others” Join us in today’s episode and discover what might happen if we would take the risk to be ourselves in the world and what it means to trust that the Universe has your back. You can find Mike on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbellemore/]. About Matt: Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated, and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today me and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko. Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com [https://www.matthewcooksey.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachmcooksey/]/Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcooksey/]/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Matthew-Cooksey-1003864676308219]/Twitter [https://twitter.com/coachmcooksey] If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. It’s success, powered by your authentic self. * If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program) might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. * If you work in Diversity & Inclusion or Learning & Development for an organisation that wants to help people from diverse backgrounds thrive, get in touch with us and find out more about our unique, life-changing programs which are designed to help you create the culture of psychological safety necessary for everyone to bring their whole self to work.

Join Matt and Kelly Gupta in this insightful episode where they talk about sitting with our judgments and practicing forgiveness. The insights that are shared in this episode can transform your relationship with judgment altogether, so we invite you to sink into this powerful conversation that can help you navigate your own thought patterns and show you how self-love and understanding can be cultivated with forgiveness. Kelly is both a psychiatrist and a transformational life and business coach. Due to the depthness of his approach in the work he is doing, he has helped clients overcome the inner obstacles that hold them back, as well as the outer challenges they need to navigate to make tangible and positive change in their lives. His dedication to doing his own work is one of the things that makes Kelly such a brilliant guide for his clients. You can reach him at kellygupta.com [http://kellygupta.com/] or connect on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/shyamkelly.gupta]. “All self-judgment creates a debt, and it is forgiveness and forgiveness alone, that repays that debt.” Tune in for a healthy dose of humor, some powerful tips on how to sit with our emotions, and how to introduce forgiveness in our inner work. About Matt: Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated, and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today me and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko. Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com [https://www.matthewcooksey.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachmcooksey/]/Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcooksey/]/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Matthew-Cooksey-1003864676308219]/Twitter [https://twitter.com/coachmcooksey] If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. It’s success, powered by your authentic self. * If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program)” might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. * If you work in Diversity & Inclusion or Learning & Development for an organization that wants to help people from diverse backgrounds thrive, get in touch with us and find out more about our unique, life-changing programs which are designed to help you create the culture of psychological safety necessary for everyone to bring their whole self to work.