Matt Thieleman

MATT THIELEMAN is a transformational coach, visionary, speaker, advisor, and author. Matt works with leaders and change-makers to help them live into their purpose more fully, and bring their masterpieces to the world. He educates and trains coaches to be world-class in their field, and help their clients reach their full potential.

He is the author of This is Coaching: How to Transform a Client’s Performance, Life, & Business as a Master Coach & Warrior of Love.

MY JOURNEY

I earned a degree in Human Development and Special Relations from Kalamazoo College. I am the former CEO of Pilea and a Co-Sensei of the Samurai Coaching Dojo. I worked in the marketing world with clients from many different industries for many years. During that time, I had the pleasure of working with organizations such as Michigan Ross School of Business, Gannett, and Parthenon Publishing. Through this experience, I observed how the most well-intentioned leaders could get in their own way, and ultimately hurt their companies and brands. That inspired my journey into transformational coaching in 2016 and the mission I'am living into today. In 2022, after a year of leading the vision at Pilea, I returned my focus to coaching and other soul-work I feel called to bring to the world.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME

I was born in Detroit and grew up near the city. It's in my blood 100 percent.

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Favorite quote/piece of advice?
We are music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.

Favorite morning ritual?
Sole water first thing while standing in the sun.

What activity instantly calms you?
Feeling my feet and taking a breath. Even better is doing that while standing barefoot on the earth.

How do you define success?
Living the life we want to live.

Top 3 favorite podcasts?
Akimbo by Seth Godin

Top 3 favorite books?
"The Monster at the End of This Book" "When Things Fall Apart" "The Alchemist"

What’s your WHY that inspires you to teach?
To remind us all we are God.

What motivates and empowers you?
My mission is to create a world in which every person has the skills and being of a coach.

Who are your role models and teachers?
Anyone choosing courageous acts.

What is your superpower or spirit animal and why?
I can see the power in every person.

What is your favorite part of your profession?
Witnessing people remember their divinity.

What advice would you give your younger self?
Remember that you are always loved.