Champion Mindset Collective
S1-E6 - Matt Lavars: From Struggle to Strength: A Fathers Tale Of Faith, Recovery and Personal Growth.
18 Dec 2023
Anthony met with Matt Lavars, to discuss Matt's life journey from his struggle with drugs, recovery through personal development journey, embracing faith and fatherhood. Matt has been in the coaching industry for 12 years, notably as a top trainer at Australia's largest coaching school and now as the CEO and founder of Relentless Education, where Matt and Andy his business partner are Australia's top business coaches made specifically for life coaches. Their business promotes Performance to become the Ultimate version of yourself, Skill to learn how to build your business with a strong focus on sales and marketing, Accountability and Support with a motto that no person left behind ever. To learn more about Matt, Andy and Relentless Education, click this website link: https://relentlesseducation.com.au/ Matt can also be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.lavars In this episode Matt's shares his life journey, growing up in Geelong, Victoria, Matt faced significant challenges, including bullying, parental divorce, and the aftermath resulting in anger issues. These difficulties led him to drugs and partying, negatively impacting his peers. Despite these struggles, Matt credits his mother for instilling good morals and respect for others. His journey towards sobriety and fitness is highlighted, emphasising the transformative role of exercise, the influence of a friend and personal trainer, and the impact of motivational speakers like Tony Robbins. Matt and Anthony discuss the power of effective communication and the transformative role of coaching in fostering empathy and healing. Matt and Anthony discuss fatherhood, with Matt sharing personal challenges including his son Noah's premature birth, and the impact of technology on family life. Matt also talks about his career progression in coaching and founding Relentless Education. The episode concludes with Matt reflecting on life's purpose, the importance of respecting diverse beliefs, and insights from his Christian faith. This episode with Matt's journey will inspire you with: Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Overcoming bullying, family turmoil, and addiction showcases the power of resilience. Transformation through Personal Development: Path to sobriety and fitness, aided by influential figures like Tony Robbins, demonstrates the transformative impact of personal development. Healing Power of Community and Coaching: The healing role of community and coaching highlights the importance of empathy, listening, and support networks. Importance of Effective Communication: Effective communication and holding space for others and develop these skills, understanding their critical role in personal relationships and professional success. Fatherhood and Personal Responsibility: Matt sharing of his fatherhood journey, including challenges and transformative experiences, insights and perspectives on responsible and mindful parenting. Balancing Technology with Personal Life: Matt share about the impact of technology and the struggle to disconnect resonates in today's digital age. Life's Purpose and Respect for Beliefs: Matt's exploration of life's purpose and the importance of respecting diverse beliefs, reflect on values and beliefs, fostering a sense of open-mindedness and tolerance. Relatability and Authenticity: Matt's authentic sharing of his life experiences, including both struggles and triumphs, makes his story relatable. Champion Mindset Collective Podcast's empowers and educates its audience, offering them real-life examples of personal growth, resilience, and the continuous journey towards self-improvement. Follow and join the Champion Mindset Collective Facebook group at this link, in January 2024, I'm launching a FREE 4 week challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/championmindsetcollective4weekchallenge Share this episode with your friends, family, and colleagues. Let's spread positivity and empowerment together! Keep Championing Your Life!
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