Matt Middler Coaching Blog

Overwhelm leading to burn out is a common problem in the Third Sector right now. You can’t thrive if you’re just trying to survive. Burnout often leads to a decline in job performance, feelings of cynicism or detachment from work, and a sense of ineffectiveness and...

One of the most common challenges my clients take to the coaching room is imposter syndrome. Even experienced leaders and CEOs can end up with this pervasive feeling of inadequacy, despite their long history of accomplishments. However, noticing and addressing these...

Guest post by Gemma Nicolson, Head of Operations, Held in Our Hearts. Gemma was gifted a programme of leadership coaching when she started as Head of Operations at baby bereavement charity, Held in Our Hearts. The new role had been created following a restructure and...

As a freelancer, I'm trying to limit the time I spend on my business to week days. This is easier said than done when you work from home and your emails and work socials are on your personal mobile. Every Sunday I coordinate a cold water dip for my community club...

In sports psychology, there’s a powerful phrase: "The inner game runs the outer game." Athletes understand that to perform at their peak, mindset and attitude are just as important as technique and skills. The same principle holds true for leaders in the workplace....

I've recently been thinking about some of the most common types of faulty thinking (mental mistakes) we can all experience. Much of the work I do in the coaching room is helping clients move from faulty thinking to rational thinking. This shift can enable...