Uncage The Possibilities - Matt Doan
08/22/23 • 48 min
Brian Aquart sits with Matt Doan, a former management consultant who found the courage to leave the corporate cage and unlock a life of freedom, purpose, and personal growth.
In this thought-provoking episode of Why I Left, Matt shares his insights on how he reinvented himself, uncaged his potential, and now helps others transform their lives.
Although management consulting can be a rewarding and lucrative field that offers a range of valuable skills, Matt realized that he needed something more fulfilling and freeing.
He made the bold decision to turn the tables and make the corporate environment work for him, rather than the other way around. Matt shares how he took measures to control his time and energy, focusing on delivering targeted value at work while preserving precious moments for his personal life and well-being. Surprisingly, even though he reduced his work hours to just 5-6 hours per day, Matt still managed to earn promotions and maintain a stellar reputation, leveraging his strengths to excel.
He coined the term "uncaging" himself, symbolizing the process of consciously removing himself from the corporate cage he felt trapped in. Matt now teaches this philosophy to others, emphasizing the importance of living uncaged and not becoming beholden to the corporate system.
Drawing inspiration from Ralph Waldo Emerson's concept of the "God within," Matt advocates for self-reliance and the ability to direct one's own future. While he acknowledges the stability and opportunities a nine-to-five job can offer, he also encourages ambitious individuals to test themselves entrepreneurially at some point in their lives. Entrepreneurship can provide meaning, personal growth, and open doors to opportunities not readily available in the corporate environment.
Matt will inspire you to break free, unlock your potential, and embrace a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Enjoy!
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Brian’s raising money for people impacted by Childhood Trauma by running the 2023 Chicago Marathon
Please donate to B Runs Chicago:
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Stay connected with Matt
Website: https://www.matthewdoan.com/
Uncage Yourself Podcast: https://www.uncageyourself.fm/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdoan/
Stay connected with Why I Left
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg
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Brian Aquart sits with Matt Doan, a former management consultant who found the courage to leave the corporate cage and unlock a life of freedom, purpose, and personal growth.
In this thought-provoking episode of Why I Left, Matt shares his insights on how he reinvented himself, uncaged his potential, and now helps others transform their lives.
Although management consulting can be a rewarding and lucrative field that offers a range of valuable skills, Matt realized that he needed something more fulfilling and freeing.
He made the bold decision to turn the tables and make the corporate environment work for him, rather than the other way around. Matt shares how he took measures to control his time and energy, focusing on delivering targeted value at work while preserving precious moments for his personal life and well-being. Surprisingly, even though he reduced his work hours to just 5-6 hours per day, Matt still managed to earn promotions and maintain a stellar reputation, leveraging his strengths to excel.
He coined the term "uncaging" himself, symbolizing the process of consciously removing himself from the corporate cage he felt trapped in. Matt now teaches this philosophy to others, emphasizing the importance of living uncaged and not becoming beholden to the corporate system.
Drawing inspiration from Ralph Waldo Emerson's concept of the "God within," Matt advocates for self-reliance and the ability to direct one's own future. While he acknowledges the stability and opportunities a nine-to-five job can offer, he also encourages ambitious individuals to test themselves entrepreneurially at some point in their lives. Entrepreneurship can provide meaning, personal growth, and open doors to opportunities not readily available in the corporate environment.
Matt will inspire you to break free, unlock your potential, and embrace a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Enjoy!
--
Brian’s raising money for people impacted by Childhood Trauma by running the 2023 Chicago Marathon
Please donate to B Runs Chicago:
https://secure.aahgiving.org/site/TR/Marathon/General?px=2248106&pg=personal&fr_id=1330
Stay connected with Matt
Website: https://www.matthewdoan.com/
Uncage Yourself Podcast: https://www.uncageyourself.fm/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdoan/
Stay connected with Why I Left
Visit: https://www.WhyILeft.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg
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Enjoy 10% off your first month and get matched to a licensed therapist.
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Brian’s raising money for people impacted by Childhood Trauma by running the 2023 Chicago Marathon
B Runs Chicago: https://secure.aahgiving.org/site/TR/Marathon/General?px=2248106&pg=personal&fr_id=1330
Stay connected with Kate Walker
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Why I Left - Uncage The Possibilities - Matt Doan
Transcript
Brian Aquart: Welcome to Why I Left, a podcast that explores The Great Resignation. I’m your host, Brian Aquart. Join me as I chronical real stories from real people about the reason they decided to leave their jobs during the pandemic and what has happened since.
Hello, and thanks for tuning into this episode of Why I Left. In today’s episode I chat with Matt Doan. Matt is the Founder and Transformational Coach for Transcendent Media, Founder and Lead Instructor fo
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