Encouraging the Encouragers

Encouraging the Encouragers

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Encouraging the Encouragers episodes

  • How to Break Through Audience Resistance and Make Your Message Stick - A proven and powerful strategy for Speakers (Leaders & parents can use it too!)

    In this episode of Encouraging the Encouragers, host Mitch Matthews answers a great question from a listener Rob -- a passionate presenter who dreams of becoming a highly paid speaker. Rob feels like he’s hitting a wall with audiences—where people seem to like his ideas, but he’s unsure if they truly get them or if they’ll implement them.

    Mitch dives into a powerful concept called the "Intellectual Immune System"—the natural tendency to resist outside ideas—and shares an effective strategy to break through it.

    The concept is called the "Teach Back Method." He explains how creating a sense of ownership helps audiences embrace and implement ideas... making them stick long after a presentation.

    Mitch also shares a surprising but real-world example that shows how a simple "adjustment" can make all the difference in engagement and commitment.

    If you want to improve your impact as a speaker, leader, or coach... this episode is packed with actionable insights!


    KEY CONCEPTS:

    ✅ What the Intellectual Immune System is and why it makes audiences resist new ideas
    ✅ How the Teach Back Method helps people take ownership of concepts and put them into action
    ✅ Why small adjustments can be the key to audience engagement and long-term change
    ✅ How to ensure your ideas don’t just inspire, but actually create lasting transformation


    TOOLS AND RESOURCES:

    NEW (FREE) TOOL: 44 Ways to Find Your First Life Coaching Clients(and Keep Them Coming!). (Click here to download!)

    Are you a Life Coach that's wanting to attract more "great fit" clients? Well... here's 44 powerful strategies to help you to find more clients and then keep them coming!

    (⁠Click here to download!⁠)

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    NEW (FREE) TOOL: Faith & Focus: 11 Prayers for Building a Coaching Business You Love (Click here to download!)

    This free tool is for Coaches and Speakers who want to grow their business with clarity, confidence, and faith. Grab my 11 go-to prayers that have helped me stay focused, take bold action, and trust God with the results.

    (⁠Click here to download!⁠)

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    MENTOR SESSION!

    If YOU would like to do a one-on-one Mentor Session with Mitch… simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mitchmatthews.com/mentorsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and grab a spot when (and if) one is available.

    He can’t wait to talk with YOU and help you to break through to the next level!

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    15 min
  • Philosophy Friday: Leading with Love in a Divisive World

    Hey Encourager! Welcome back to Encouraging the Encouragers with Mitch Matthews. In today’s Philosophy Friday episode, we’re diving into a single, powerful word: love.

    💡 The Challenge of Staying Encouraged – How social media and news outlets thrive on negativity and how it can wear us down.
    🧠 The Brain Science Behind It – Why our brains are wired to focus on anger and fear, and how that impacts our daily mindset.
    ❤️ Why Love is the Answer – A practical approach to shifting your focus and staying encouraged.
    🔑 Actionable Ways to Lead with Love – Small but powerful ways to bring encouragement into your daily life.

    • Social media platforms intentionally amplify frustration and division because negativity is more addictive than positivity.
    • Our brains (specifically the amygdala) are wired to scan for danger, making it easy to get caught up in negativity.
    • Shifting your focus to what you can control—starting with acts of love—can keep you encouraged.
    • Simple actions like thanking a barista, checking in on a struggling friend, or encouraging a fellow entrepreneur can create a ripple effect of positivity.
    • When you spread love, you can’t help but get some on you!

    📩 TOOLS & RESOURCES –

    WORKSHOP FOR SPEAKERS:

    Want to sell more high-ticket speaking without ever feeling salesy or awk-weird?! Then join us for: ⁠⁠"Booked and Thriving – Sell More Speaking Without Ever Feeling Salesy"⁠⁠


    ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to find out more and sign up!

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    LET'S GET YOU A MENTOR SESSION:

    If YOU would like to do a one-on-one Mentor Session with Mitch… simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mitchmatthews.com/mentorsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and grab a spot when (and if) one is available.

    Mitch can’t wait to talk with YOU and help you to break through to the next level!

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    Thanks for listening, my friend. Keep at it—your work matters! 💪🔥


    13 min
  • A Secret to Turning "Mistakes" into Game-Changing Lessons for Your Coaching Business And Your Life!

    In this powerful episode, Mitch dives into the importance of a specific prayer for coaches, speakers, and content creators.

    Whether prayer is a big part of your life or not... this discussion offers valuable insights into staying focused, motivated, and encouraged.

    Plus, Mitch shares a personal story about an early business “mistake” and how prayer helped him reframe it as a stepping stone to success.

    He also introduces one of the 11 prayers from his new free resource, "Focus 11: Prayers for Building a Coaching & Speaking Business You Love," and explains how this prayer can help turn past mistakes into powerful lessons.

    • ✔️ The role of prayer (or reflection) in business growth and mindset.
      ✔️ How a $12,000 "mistake" became a pivotal moment in Mitch’s coaching journey.
      ✔️ The power of Romans 8:28 in business and personal life.
      ✔️ The simple but transformative prayer that changed everything!
      ✔️ How to access the free resource with 11 powerful prayers.

    FREE RESOURCE:

    📥 Download "Focus 11: Prayers for Building a Coaching & Speaking Business You Love"
    ➡️ mitchmatthews.com/11prayers


    🔗 LET'S CONNECT:

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    14 min
  • The Power of Referrals in Coaching (Without Cheapening the Experience)

    In this episode, Mitch Matthews dives into a common question from coaches: Should you reward referrals with money or gifts?

    Drawing insights from Dan Pink’s book Drive, Mitch explains why offering monetary rewards for referrals can actually decrease motivation.

    Instead, he shares a powerful and effective strategy that has helped him build a referral-based coaching business—one that feels authentic and beneficial for everyone involved.

    Learn how to create a win-win-win referral system that encourages happy clients to introduce you to others while keeping the experience genuine and rewarding for everyone.

    • ✅ Why offering money or gifts for referrals can backfire
      ✅ The psychology behind intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation (based on Dan Pink’s research)
      ✅ How to structure a referral system that feels natural and rewarding
      ✅ Mitch’s personal referral approach that has led to 75–80% of his coaching business being referral-based
      ✅ When and how to introduce your referral program to clients


    ⭐ Leave a review & help others find the podcast!


    FREE Resources & Links:

    📌 Want to find more great-fit clients for your coaching business? Mitch just created a brand-new free resource: 44 Proven Strategies to Attract Great Fit Clients (and keep them coming!) → ⁠⁠Grab it here!⁠⁠


    📌 Would YOU like to have a 1-on-1 mentor session with Mitch? Then go here and grab a time: ⁠www.mitchmatthews.com/mentor/⁠



    12 min
  • Re-engaging with Your Coaching Journey – HOW TO restart training and business-building after taking a break!

    In this Encouraging the Encouragers mentor session... we dive into the challenges of "re-engaging" with coaching and consulting after life takes an unexpected turn.

    Our guest... Howard... invested in our FOUNDATIONS training but then took a fantastic career opportunity that put his coaching journey on pause. Now, he’s ready to step back in, and we’re talking through the best way to do that—without feeling overwhelmed.

    We tackle key questions like:

    • How do you take the first step back into coaching (and training)?
    • How do you manage the "high-achiever" mindset?
    • Why is finding a sustainable pace essential for success?
    • How can you balance networking, training, and personal life effectively?


    If you’ve ever felt stuck, struggled with timing, or wrestled with how to get back on track... this episode is for you.

    • Key Takeaways:
      ✅ Give yourself grace—progress isn’t about speed, it’s about sustainability.
      ✅ Find a pace that fits your life rather than overwhelming yourself.
      ✅ Manage your energy like a checkbook—balance withdrawals with deposits.
      ✅ Hold off on heavy networking until you have the right strategy in place.


    FREE Resources & Links:

    📌 Want to find more great-fit clients for your coaching business? Mitch just created a brand-new free resource: 44 Proven Strategies to Attract Great Fit Clients (and keep them coming!) → ⁠Grab it here!⁠


    📌 Would YOU like to have a 1-on-1 mentor session like this with Mitch? Then go here and grab a time: www.mitchmatthews.com/mentor/


    Stay Encouraged!
    Encourager... you are doing important work, and you deserve to be paid well for it. Keep going, and let’s build something amazing together. 💪🔥

    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review if this episode helped you!

    13 min
  • The Empty Cup Mindset - A breakthrough strategy for Life Coaches and Speakers

    Today, Mitch shares a powerful mindset shift that was a game-changer for a new member of Foundations—his elite coach certification and business launch training.

    This simple but profound lesson comes from Mitch’s experience in martial arts and a wise instructor’s advice that has stuck with him ever since:

    💡 "Come in with an empty cup."

    • ✅ Why embracing a beginner’s mindset can help you grow, even when you're already successful
    • ✅ How letting go of what you think you know can unlock new levels of success
    • ✅ A real-life coaching conversation that shows how this approach can ease fears and build confidence when starting something new


    No matter where you are in your journey—whether launching your coaching business or stepping into a new challenge—this episode will encourage you to stay open, be coachable, and welcome new wisdom!


    NEW RESOURCE: 🔥 Free Resource Alert! 🔥

    Want to find more great-fit clients for your coaching business? Mitch just created a brand-new free resource:
    📌 44 Proven Strategies to Attract Great Fit Clients (and keey them coming!) → Grab it here!


    NEXT STEPS:

    Think about an area where you might need to bring an "Empty Cup" mindset! And then get to it! 💪


    PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW:

    👉 Did this episode resonate with you? Let Mitch know!

    Leave a review wherever you're listening! THANKS!


    16 min
  • Do You Have What It Takes? The Surprising Truth About Becoming a Profitable Life Coach

    Have you ever wondered if coaching is the right path for you?Or if you have what it takes to build a successful, profitable coaching business?


    In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Mitch Matthews breaks down four essential predictors of success—factors that separate thriving coaches from those who struggle.


    Whether you're just starting out or you're already coaching... this episode will help you assess your strengths, identify potential roadblocks, and make sure you’re on the right track.


    Plus, Mitch shares powerful insights on how to work smarter, get paid what you're worth, and avoid common pitfalls that hold coaches back!

    • The must-have qualities of a successful and profitable coach.
    • A key mindset shift that helps you get paid well for coaching.
    • Why some aspiring coaches struggle—and how to know if this is really for you.
    • How to build your coaching business without burning out or working 24/7.


    🎟 Join Mitch’s Workshop: 3 Surprising Keys to Launching Your Impactful & Profitable Coaching Business (Without Quitting Your Day Job) ➡️ MitchMatthews.com/3keys


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    16 min
  • The Power of an "Airplane Book" for Speakers & Coaches

    In this specialPhilosophy Friday episode, hostMitch Matthews dives into a powerful mindset shift and tactical strategy for speakers, coaches, and content creators looking to make more impact, gain traction, and generate income. He introduces the concept of an"airplane book"—a short but impactful book that can be read in a single flight and used as a marketing tool to land more speaking gigs.

    If you've been thinking about writing a book but feel overwhelmed by the time commitment, this episode will change your perspective and show you how to get it donefaster than you ever thought possible!

    • 🔹What You'll Learn in This Episode:
      ✔️Why an "airplane book" can be a game-changer for speakers and coaches
      ✔️How to repurpose existing content (blog posts, social media, keynotes) into a book
      ✔️A step-by-step breakdown of how to self-publish quickly onKDP.Amazon.com
      ✔️How to use a book as a marketing tool to land more paid speaking gigs
      ✔️Pricing and cost strategies—how a $3 book can help you book $7,500+ speaking gigs
      ✔️A simple way to add value to your offer (including books as part of your speaking package)

    🔹Resources & Links Mentioned:

    📌One-Sheet Training & the "Purposeful Keynote" training for Speakers: (Click here:https://mitchmatthews.com/purpose)


    📌Self-Publishing Made Easy:KDP.Amazon.com
    📌Get a Professional Book Cover:Fiverr.com

    💡Action Step: If you've been thinking about writing a book, this is your sign to make it happen—and faster than you ever thought possible!


    🎧Listen now and get ready to take action! 🚀

    #StayEncouraged #SpeakingSuccess #WriteYourBook

    15 min
  • Vision Your Year – Build the Business (and Life) You Want!

    In thisTactical Tuesday episode, Mitch Matthews dives into a simple but powerful strategy:visioning your year intentionally so that your calendar works for you—not the other way around.

    He shares a real-life coaching success story, offers a practical framework for structuring your business year, and encourages you to design a life you love.

    If you're a coach, speaker, or content creator feeling like your schedule is runningyou, this episode will help you regain control, build sustainable success, and make a greater impact—all while avoiding burnout.

    • What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
      ✔️ Whyintentional planning is key to a thriving, balanced business
      ✔️ How to divide your year intofour strategic business seasons
      ✔️ The importance ofgiving yourself permission to take time off
      ✔️ How natural rhythms in your industry can guide your schedule
      ✔️ A simple 15-20 minute exercise to help you map out your ideal year


    Key Takeaways:
    🗝️“The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.” – Stephen R. Covey

    Action Step:
    👉Within the next 48 hours, take 15-20 minutes to sketch out your ideal year. Ask yourself:

    • What services or work do I love doing most?
    • When do I want to bemost active?
    • When do I want torest and recharge?
    • How can I align my marketing and business development with these rhythms?


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    🎉Let's make 2025 the year YOU launch your Coaching Business!

    Ready to launch your impactful coaching business this year?

    Join our workshop where we’ll show you how to build a profitable coaching business in45 days or less!

    Find out more and register here:⁠⁠⁠mitchmatthews.com/45daysignup⁠⁠⁠

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    LET'S GET YOU A MENTOR SESSION:

    If YOU would like to do a one-on-one Mentor Session with me… simply click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mitchmatthews.com/mentorsessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and grab a spot when (and if) one is available.

    I can’t wait to talk with YOU and help you to break through to the next level!

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    Let’s make 2025 your best year yet—with more impact... more income... and more YOU!

    21 min
  • The Best Time to Start is NOW!

    In this episode, Mitch Matthews shares a powerful mindset shift that can change everything when it comes to chasing your dreams. Inspired by a conversation with a mid-level manager considering a coaching career, Mitch unpacks the Chinese proverb:

    👉 “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.”

    If you've ever felt like you "missed your chance" or "should have started sooner," this episode is for you! Mitch shares his own journey from pharmaceuticals to coaching, real-life examples of successful people who started later in life (Hello, Samuel L. Jackson!), and why TODAY is the perfect day to take your next step!

    ✔️ Why it’s never too late to start something new
    ✔️ How “safe” can sometimes hold you back
    ✔️ Real-life examples of wildly successful people who started later in life
    ✔️ A powerful reframe for anyone feeling behind in their journey
    ✔️ One small but significant step you can take TODAY to move forward

    REMEMBER:
    🔥 “Maybe today is the absolute perfect time to start.”
    🔥 “What if instead of being late, you’re actually right on time?”


    RESOURCES:

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    LIVE WORKSHOP:

    On selling more high-ticket speaking without ever feeling salesy or awk-weird!

    TITLE: ⁠"Booked and Thriving – Sell More Speaking Without Ever Feeling Salesy"⁠


    ⁠Click here⁠ to find out more and sign up: www.MitchMatthews.com/booked

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    LET'S GET YOU A MENTOR SESSION:


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    I can’t wait to talk with YOU and help you to break through to the next level!

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    Seriously... let's get you up and going so YOU can make this your best year yet—more impact, more income, and more YOU!


    13 min

About Encouraging the Encouragers

From the publisher's feed

From a “bad-fit” job to being a “Well-Paid Encourager.” Mitch Matthews went from being a frustrated pharmaceuticals sales rep to having a top-rated podcast and selling seven figures in life coaching…