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Corporate Graduation163: Love Your Work. Or Pay the Price.You can be great at your job, well-paid, and still feel dead inside. In this episode, Matt Doan unpacks the hidden cost of misaligned work—the Energy Tax—and how it quietly drains your health, home life, and sense of self.The same holds true in your own business too.Here, we dissect how to stop rationalizing your way through "a sensible career" and start building a life powered by work that lights you up. If you’re tired of bringing home stress instead of energy, this is your wake-up call.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the...
2025-09-1613 minCorporate Graduation161: The Onlyness Edge (You Weren't Meant to Blend In)You weren’t meant to blend in — and doing so is slowly eroding your edge. In this episode, Matt unpacks the moment he broke from the system that punished his genius, and how the idea of Onlyness became his compass. You'll learn why your unique lived experience is your greatest asset — and how owning it makes you uncopyable. If you've ever felt the cost of fitting in, this one's for you.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Training 🗓️ Apply for the Corporate Graduation™ Lab 🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESCorporate™ Graduation Newsletter
2025-09-0212 minCorporate Graduation156: Letting Go Is the First InvestmentMost people feel stuck not from lack of options — but from holding on too tightly.They keep stacking more work and pressure, without creating space for what matters.This episode breaks down why real freedom starts with subtraction — letting go of the roles, stories, and obligations that no longer fit.It’s not about blowing things up. It’s about making room to build what’s next.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-05-2711 minCorporate Graduation155: Freedom Starts With Who, Not How“Most people think they need a better strategy — but what they actually need is a better internal operating system.”In this episode, I unpack why no tactic or business model will work if the software of the self is outdated.When you upgrade your identity, beliefs, and habits — the "how" finally starts working.This is where real freedom begins.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-05-2012 minCorporate Graduation154: The Job Was Never the DreamYou were taught to find the dream job — but no job can give you the life you’re truly meant to build.In this episode, I break down why even the “perfect role” can leave you misaligned, and how to quietly start creating a life that actually fits.It’s not about quitting — it’s about reclaiming your dream, one intentional step at a time.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-05-1310 minCorporate Graduation153: Whose Dream Are You Really Building?You’re either building their dream — or yours.This episode is a wake-up call to stop postponing your potential and start reclaiming your energy, purpose, and ownership through Corporate Graduation™.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-04-2908 minCorporate Graduation152: Corporate Ladders Are Quietly CollapsingYou spent your career learning how to climb — but what if the ladder itself is breaking beneath you?This episode isn’t about panic. It’s about power.Because waiting for the system to save you is the real risk.It’s time to stop trusting the climb… and start your Corporate Graduation™.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-04-2209 minCorporate Graduation151: I Didn’t Want to Work Less — I Wanted to Feel Alive [Voice Note]You don’t need less work — you need more meaning.In this short voice note, I share what it’s like to trade the corporate grind of disconnection for focused, purposeful effort that fuels you — and everyone around you.A redefinition of work, freedom, and responsibility.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-04-1506 minCorporate Graduation150: What Is a Premium Online Business? (And How to Build One)“Wait…what business are we actually building here?”You’re a high-achieving professional. You’ve built success — but it doesn’t feel like freedom. You want more time, more presence, more YOU in your work.This is where entrepreneurship starts to make sense.In this raw solo episode, I break down the exact kind of business we help people build inside Uncaged Life Design — and why it works so damn well.You’ll learn: What we DON'T build (no fluff, no hustle traps)What a premium online business re...
2025-04-0812 minCorporate Graduation149: Choosing Possibility Over Paycheck (3 Years In)It's been three years since I chose possibility over a steady paycheck, stepping away from corporate "security" into the wild unknown of entrepreneurship. That inevitable "dip" hit hard — where excitement crashes against reality and challenges arrive in forms I never anticipated.Those pressure-filled moments weren't setbacks but transformative catalysts, forcing me to grow beyond what any comfortable role could have demanded. From difficult money conversations at home to finding my tribe of fellow dreamers, everything changed.Here, I share my raw journey where I reveal what true freedom actually costs — and why, despite the...
2025-04-0126 minCorporate Graduation148: Hidden Tradeoffs In Moving from Corporate to Entrepreneurship [Voice Note]I'm pulling back the curtain on what they don't tell you about leaving corporate America. The status, security, and identity I had to sacrifice felt like losing limbs at first — but what I found on the other side? Game-changing. Listen for 10 minutes of raw truth about the tradeoffs that transformed my life and might do the same for you.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-03-2510 minCorporate Graduation147: Your Inner World Creates Your Outer World [Voice Note]Your beliefs shape your reality more than any strategy or tactic.In this episode, I share practical strategies (e.g., morning rituals) that completely transformed my inner world — helping me graduate from corporate life faster than I thought possible and create the freedom I always wanted.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-03-0408 minCorporate Graduation146: The Staggering Costs of Not Knowing [Voice Note]We're all paying a hidden "ignorance tax" that's robbing us of the financial freedom and personal fulfillment we crave. I reveal my costly mistakes and the ONE big strategy you can implement today to stop leaving freedom on the table.***👉 Corporate Graduation™ Masterclass🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)🗓️ Book a Dream Scan Chat🌐 Show site: UncageYourself.FM***RESOURCESMatt's WebsiteNewsletter: Uncaged SecretsConnect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
2025-02-2507 minCorporate Graduation137: Recapping Our First RetreatMatt and Cecilia are broadcasting live from their first-ever coaching retreat!
Uncaged clients gathered from multiple countries to learn and grow as a community.
They explored mental and practical strategies for graduating from corporate life to entrepreneurial freedom.
Tune in for an update on their business and the 5 key takeaways from this private event.
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🟢 Put Your Job On "Autopilot" (Playbook)
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2024-11-1914 minCorporate Graduation131: Leaving "Safety" (My Wild Journey)In this honest episode, Matt reveals his journey from feeling trapped in a "safe" life to finding purpose through entrepreneurship.
Balancing a complex family, financial pressures, and a draining corporate job, he faced the classic struggle between security and fulfillment.
Matt shares how he gradually built an online business aligned with his passions, transforming not just his career but his family life too. This isn't a tale of overnight success, but of steady growth and persistence.
If you've ever felt pulled towards more meaningful work but held back by responsibilities, Matt's story offers...
2024-09-1011 min
Corporate Graduation104: Design Your Personal CategoryDon’t craft a personal brand. Don’t “find your niche.”
Instead, design your personal category (hint: this is a psychology game).
This is the place where you build your future. It’s where you build a “1 of 1” business where you’re authentic and bold.
Here, you offer a unique transformation for those you aim to serve. In turn, you unlock massive freedom, income, and impact.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:45) The modern factory life
(04:17) No one cares about you
(05:52) The anti-personal brand
(08:17) Frame, name...
2023-11-2220 min
Corporate Graduation102: [The Dad Edge] Breaking Free of the Corporate CageIn this episode, Matt Doan guests on The Dad Edge podcast.
Mattatt discusses his journey as a business owner and the freedom it has brought him. He talks about his blended family, with three older children from a previous marriage and a two-year-old with his current wife. Matt also shares his joy in coaching baseball and the intensity of eleven-year-old players. He then delves into the life lessons he wants to pass down to his children, both boys and girls.
He highlights the significance of understanding that femininity does not equate to being female. Instead, h...
2023-11-071h 13
Corporate Graduation99: Smartly Navigating from Corporate to Entrepreneurship (Tech Careers & Money Talk)This episode features Matt guesting on Christopher Nelson's show, Tech Careers & Money Talk. We cover:
Upsides of growing up in corporate
How to creatively navigate the inevitable downsides (once you're "successful")
How to leverage your corporate career for your next chapter (entrepreneurial freedom)
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (training video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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2023-10-171h 02
Corporate Graduation95: How to Put Corporate on AutopilotWant to build the next chapter of your career and life? Don’t skip this critical step: put your corporate job on autopilot.
Free up significant time and energy to breathe, be, and build something new. All the while, keep your paycheck as a short-term asset. Listen closely to learn how.
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (5-min video)
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Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
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2023-08-2922 min
Corporate Graduation94: [HITS] The "Employee" Is Dead“Employee” is an outdated concept. (Literally, a relic of the Industrial Age.) Learn how power is shifting from employer to employee, and how this completely changes your work and life options.
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (5-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
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"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
2023-08-2217 min
Corporate Graduation93: Bravely Stepping Out of Your Cage“We are all living in cages with the door wide open." —George Lucas
This is a straight-talk episode about escaping your cage. Maybe you're succumbing to a daunting corporate culture or you're trigger-shy on building that passion business. Truth is, we subconsciously let our external environments tell us what's possible.
No more; you hold the keys to freedom. Let's talk about how to break free.
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👉 Leverage corporate for entrepreneurial freedom (5-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
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2023-08-1517 min
Corporate Graduation90: Using Corporate as Rocket FuelDid your corporate career start with a bang? But soon enough, the flame died out. Now you're left wondering, "Is this all there is?"
Here's where you take elite action. Don't just carry on, and don't rage quit either. Instead, use your corporate career as a launchpad to freedom.
In this episode, you'll learn to:
Harness your corporate gains
Create an entrepreneurial future
Do this in service of a life you love
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👉 How to escape the Corporate Cage (8-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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2023-07-2514 min
Corporate Graduation89: Building Your Corporate OfframpMost people treat their careers as one-lane highways (staying in “employee” mode for 40+ years). Staying locked into this traffic pattern means leaving tons of freedom on the table.
So, build an offramp. Give your future self a gift: an optional exit off that mind-numbing highway. This episode discusses the 16 lessons I’d give to my past self for accelerating the shift from corporate to entrepreneurship.
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👉 How to escape the Corporate Cage (8-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
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2023-07-1827 min
Corporate Graduation88: [HITS] Mike Gardon - Investment In LossThe trading life nearly destroyed Mike Gardon. Since stepping away, he’s obsessed with creating “life options.” At the core is the idea of “investment in loss”: to make significant changes, we often need to step backward. Today, his mission is to “break our mental constructs for what it means to make a living.” Enjoy!
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👉 Training: escape the Corporate Cage
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro02:17 Ironman mentality
(06:37) Compounding personal gains
(09:48) Stratify your goals
(12:31) Mike’s childhood → career start
(17:56) Rebelling against the default path
(20:06) Investment in loss
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2023-07-1156 min
Corporate Graduation87: Corporate Sellouts - Post-COVID Corporate LifeTaylor and Tori, the dynamic hosts of the Corporate Sellouts podcast, join Matt to share an enlightening view of how Millennial females experience the post-COVID corporate world.
They discuss what it means to be a corporate sellout, how to get the most gain for the least pain in corporate life, and how ambitious individuals can pursue their entrepreneurial dreams while navigating a day job.
Prepare for a candid and empowering exploration of the corporate landscape, where we uncover hidden opportunities to find freedom and fulfillment in your professional journey.
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2023-06-2749 min
Corporate Graduation86: The Real Costs of BurnoutCorporate burnout isn't actually about being exhausted and working too many hours. Instead, it's about something deeper and more consequential to your life. We pull back the curtain in this episode. Wake up, my friend.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(02:17) What burnout is
(04:34) Why we burn out
(10:06) The REAL costs of burnout
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👉 How to escape the Corporate Cage (8-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
Watch the show on YouTube
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
2023-06-2019 min
Corporate Graduation85: 15 Reasons You’re Stuck in the Rat RaceThe Rat Race is an endless, "hamster wheel" approach to ensuring your relevance in this world — and It's completely unwinnable. If you believe you have no choice whether to run this race, you're wrong. This episode breaks down proven strategies for breaking free of the Rat Race and creating real autonomy in your career and life.
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👉 How to escape the Corporate Cage (8-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
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2023-06-1324 min
Corporate Graduation84: What Are You Still Tolerating?Sad truth: most people fight for their limitations, not their dreams. Right now, you're tolerating a lot of BS in your work and home lives, which is killing your growth. This gut-punch coaching episode is designed to unlock you from all you're tolerating.
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👉 How to escape the Corporate Cage (8-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
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2023-06-0613 min
Corporate Graduation83: Corporate CountermeasuresWhen a job dominates your life, most people either endure it or leave. Unfortunately, both choices are costly forms of quitting.
Instead, I want you to take intelligent action within your environment. Reclaim your precious time and energy, reshape your role to suit your advantages, and start living a self-directed life (yes, even within the corporate world).
Do this by implementing "corporate countermeasures" — proven tactics that'll create freedom for you within the work environment. From there, you'll have the capacity to build a side business, get healthy, and be the...
2023-05-3025 min
Corporate Graduation82: Goal Activation (Your Missing Ingredient)Why are we so slow or ineffective at pursuing our goals? Despite our best-laid plans, we get stuck. The problem is that we lack daily "activation." Learn how to inject the missing ingredient in this episode.
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👉 How to escape the Corporate Cage (8-min video)
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
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2023-05-2312 min
Corporate Graduation81: [HITS] Paul Millerd - Awakening From the Default PathPaul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path, joins me to talk about "default path" addiction and what it's like to awaken. As former management consultants, we dig hard into this arena too. Enjoy!
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👉 Masterclass: escape the Corporate Cage
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TIMESTAMPS
03:12 The Great Contemplation
06:21 How Paul's book affected Matt
08:25 The process of Awakening
09:51 Pre-awakening (most people trapped here)
15:58 Addiction to Default Paths
19:03 Value of an early-career foothold
21:56 "There's a pebble in my shoe"
23:51 Higher stakes if you're a parent
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2023-05-1658 min
Corporate Graduation80: Invisible ProgressYou want “real” results — proof that your professional or personal transformation efforts are working. But sometimes, nothing appears to be happening. In this case, you must measure differently. You need to embrace the idea of Invisible Progress. Learn how in this episode!
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👉 Masterclass: escape the Corporate Cage
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-05-0915 min
Corporate Graduation79: Play the Game (So You No Longer Have To)Everything in life is a game — professionally and personally. The trick is to know which games are worth playing and for how long. (Prime example: corporate promotion game.) Join us for the "how to" of playing the right games...so you no longer have to play them at all.
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👉 Masterclass: escape the Corporate Cage
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
Watch the show on YouTube
2023-04-2521 min
Corporate Graduation78: Doing Corporate DetachedEver wish you could be "free" while keeping your corporate paycheck? Totally possible. The key is "doing corporate detached." Learn exactly how in this high-value, actionable episode.
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👉 Masterclass: keep your paycheck & love your life
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-04-1115 min
Corporate Graduation77: Hybrid EntrepreneurshipDon't foolishly chase entrepreneurship as an escape from a miserable corporate life. You can have the stability of a 9-5 plus the prosperity of entrepreneurship, all in service of a lifestyle that makes you feel alive. Learn how through Hybrid Entrepreneurship.
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👉 Masterclass: keep your paycheck & love your life
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-04-0418 min
Corporate Graduation76: Mastering the Game of IncentivesHumans are wired for personal gain. Naturally, we want an incentive (reward) for saying “yes” to a request for our time. Incentives are all around you at work. And if you master this game (for yourself and your colleagues), you’ll earn far more money and reclaim your precious time. Learn how in this episode!
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👉 Masterclass: end burnout & own your time
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-03-2114 min
Corporate Graduation75: Escape VelocityIf you’re not happy with your Current Self, you must blast through the gravitational pull that’s keeping you (comfortably) in place. That’s how you become your badass Future Self. And that self-transformation requires Escape Velocity. Let's discuss how to create it.
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👉 Masterclass: end burnout & own your time
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-03-0713 min
Corporate Graduation74: Don't "401k" Your Life AwayMost people swear by "low-risk" investments (financially and otherwise). But those low-risk investments can turn into high-risk life situations. Stop playing it safe. Please, don't "401k" your life away. In this episode, learn exactly what this means and how to create an anti-401k life.
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👉 Masterclass: end burnout & own your time
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
Newsletter: Uncaged Secrets
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
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2023-02-2814 min
Corporate Graduation73: Amp It UpHow do you compress your personal growth from decades into days? Apply the "amp it up" philosophy: increase the tempo, raise the standards, and narrow the focus. Learn exactly how in this episode.
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👉 Masterclass: end burnout & own your time
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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RESOURCES
"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-02-2115 min
Corporate Graduation72: Getting Out of Your Own WayGot some fantastic career and life goals floating through your head? Wondering why they're taking so long to become a "reality"? It's because you're in your own way, focusing on noise that doesn't matter. Let's fix that.
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
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"Badass Corporate" Private Facebook Group
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2023-02-1410 min
Corporate Graduation71: Be Grateful in AdvanceWe always hear about the power of gratitude — but that has to do with being grateful for what you currently have. Some of history's most successful people take this to the next level: being grateful in advance. And the scientist backs this up. Listen closely!
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
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2023-02-0709 min
Corporate Graduation70: Strategic IgnoranceContrary to popular belief, it's good to be ignorant. You only have so much capacity in your mind, so you need to be hyper-selective about what gets into your head. In this episode, I cover a critical life skill: strategic ignorance. And I share my strategies for how I apply this idea, professionally and personally.
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
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2023-01-3115 min
Corporate Graduation69: Engineer Your 9-5 for FreedomYou don’t have to “endure” or “pay your dues” at your 9-5. You can create freedom right here, right now — converting your day job into a utility. You can configure your experience for more time, autonomy, and income. And this can all be in service of the badass life you dream for your Future Self.
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
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Episode 64: Convert Your Job Into a Utility
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2023-01-2418 min
Corporate Graduation68: Invisible Scripts That Run Your LifeInvisible scripts run your life. That’s a tough pill to swallow. But it's true — they’ve owned you forever. No more. It’s time you shine a light on them, break free of limiting beliefs, and embrace your actual potential.
Or you could stay comfortably stuck…your choice.
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
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Episode 53: Paul Millerd - Awakening From the Default Path
Episode 62: You Need Skin in the Game
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2023-01-1719 min
Corporate Graduation67: Addition by SubtractionMy coaching clients are wildly successful by any traditional measure. The problem is they’ve got no room left in their cup for anything new — however much they might desire it. They’re always maxed out. The only way forward is addition by subtraction. Make this principle core to your career and life philosophy. By default, your cup should be more empty than full. Mind blown? Listen carefully.
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
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2023-01-1017 min
Corporate Graduation66: Entrepreneurship Is the Most Brutal (And Effective) Way to Discover Yourself2022 was the year I left corporate. It was one hell of a ride — learning to be a full-time entrepreneur. Big-time highs...and lows. As I reflected upon year one, I landed on a surprising conclusion: entrepreneurship is brutal. But it's magically brutal, and I don't regret a second of it.
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👉 Complimentary Uncaged Masterclass
🌐 Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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2023-01-0312 min
Corporate Graduation65: Reflections from 2022I can confidently say that I've grown more in 12 months of entrepreneurship than I did in the last decade of corporate life. Professionally and personally, I'm a completely different person. So I took time to document those lessons, and now I'm passing them on to you. I hope they help. Cheers to a beautiful 2023!
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2022-12-2721 min
Corporate Graduation64: Convert Your Job Into a UtilitySome people are hellbent on finding a job that completely fulfills them. But that's often a fool's errand.
In truth, your job doesn't need to be dripping with purpose and meaning. Instead, you can think of your job as a utility — a resource that fuels your badass life. Dive into this episode to understand the simple shifts required.
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2022-12-1308 min
Corporate Graduation63: Billy Keels - Leveraging Corporate for Your Dream LifeBilly Keels is one of the “awakened” ones. After years of undeniable success in the corporate world, he intentionally started leveraging those gains to fuel his bigger, more badass life. Now, as an entrepreneur, Billy helps highly-paid professionals take control of their lives and create wealth through cash-flowing, tax-efficient investments. He’s a fountain of actionable wisdom!
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TIMESTAMPS
02:48 Comparing U.S. & Europe
06:06 Importance of environment
09:18 The allure of default paths
11:23 Awakening
16:05 A fresh view o...
2022-12-0647 min
Corporate Graduation62: You Need Skin in the GameNeed a massive change in your career or life? Passively consuming social posts, books, or podcasts won’t do it. Human psychology shows we only take massive action when the stakes are high. You manufacture “high stakes” by putting serious Skin in the Game for your transformation: money, time, and energy. This one’s a serious wake-up call.
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2022-11-2914 min
Corporate Graduation61: Don’t Take Your Gifts to the GraveYour job does not define you. While you might be “gifted” at certain aspects of work, your gifts run far deeper than that. Pay attention to those flickers of genius you experience from time to time — when you feel truly alive. Those are hints of what you’re truly meant to do on this planet. Don’t waste your gifts. Unleash them!
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RESOURCES
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
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2022-11-2214 min
Corporate Graduation60: Mike Gardon - Investment In LossThe trading life nearly destroyed Mike Gardon. Since stepping away, he’s obsessed with creating “life options.” At the core is the idea of “investment in loss”: to make significant changes, we often need to step backward. Today, his mission is to “break our mental constructs for what it means to make a living.” Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
02:17 Ironman mentality
06:37 Compounding personal gains
09:48 Stratify your goals
12:31 Mike’s childhood → career start
17:56 Rebelling against the default path
20:0...
2022-11-0856 min
Corporate Graduation59: Tara Horstmeyer - Ghostwrite Your LifeToday’s thoughts become tomorrow’s reality. And when you write down those thoughts, it’s a lightspeed jump into your better future. The lovely and super authentic Tara Horstmeyer joins me to talk about life-career seasons, LinkedIn mastery, and the power of “ghostwriting your own life.” Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
03:00 Words that penetrate the soul
05:20 Writing when the emotion is hot
09:18 Tara’s childhood influences
14:02 Empathetic languaging
16:06 Doing what lights you up
20:06 Words are...
2022-11-0147 min
Corporate Graduation58: Tony Albrecht - In The Creative ArenaTony Albrecht is one of my favorites. He’s a writer, podcaster, social entrepreneur, and student of the creative process. As the author of In The Creative Arena and co-founder of The Rowdy Creative, he works with people old enough to know they want a different trajectory and young and crazy enough to believe that big change is possible. His work is informed by his recovery from two afflictions, alcoholism and becoming a lawyer.
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TIMESTAMPS
03:03 Powered by espresso
06:18 Chapters...
2022-10-2555 min
Corporate Graduation57: The "Employee" Is Dead“Employee” is an outdated concept. (Literally, a relic of the Industrial Age.) Learn how power is shifting from employer to employee, and how this completely changes your work and life options.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:12 The old employment agreement
04:04 No one wants a job, they want a life
04:39 RIP employee, welcome Uncaged Pro
06:14 Keeping your job — on your terms
07:37 Stability of the 9-5 + Prosperity of entrepreneurship
09:48 Your 9-5 can just be a utility
10:07...
2022-10-1817 min
Corporate Graduation56: Paige West - Millennial & Gen Z Workforces CollidePaige West went “national” in sharing her Quiet Quitting story on CNN, Good Morning America, and elsewhere. Here, we go behind the scenes on what fueled her decisions while also comparing and contrasting Millennial and Gen Z worldviews in the workplace. So good — enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
03:51 Doing the “inner” work
08:05 Paige’s formative years
12:16 Friction when weighing professional paths
16:47 Indicators that corporate wasn’t a fit
19:03 Keeping life options open
21:47 Hitting a breaking point
...
2022-10-1153 min
Corporate Graduation55: Andy Storch - The Ownership MindsetWhen you take extreme ownership of your career and life, magical things happen. Remember, you care more about your life and career than anyone else. Author and speaker Andy Storch joins us for a masterclass on listening to your inner voice and taking full ownership of your career and life.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:35 Andy’s evolving definition of success
04:50 Dependency on external circumstances
08:10 Andy’s childhood & backstory
12:27 Entering the corporate world
16:29 Accelerators for self-transformation
20:0...
2022-09-2757 min
Corporate Graduation54: Dennis Geelen - The Accidental SolopreneurYou have gifts. But chances are, they're locked up inside of you. A 9-5 job only lets you unleash a fraction of those gifts. Dennis Geelen joins us to tell the story of The Accidental Solopreneur (his recent book). It's a fascinating look at unleashing your gifts and maximizing your potential.
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TIMESTAMPS
03:12 What Dennis misses about corporate
06:28 Re-thinking the scripted life
10:50 Investing in your highest-leverage asset
13:31 Dennis's entrepreneurial...
2022-09-2037 min
Corporate Graduation53: Paul Millerd - Awakening From the Default PathPaul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path, joins me to talk about "default path" addiction and what it's like to awaken. As former management consultants, we dig hard into this arena too. Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
03:12 The Great Contemplation
06:21 How Paul's book affected Matt
08:25 The process of Awakening
09:51 Pre-awakening (most people trapped here)
15:58 Addiction to Default Paths
19:03 Value of an early-career foothold
2022-09-0658 min
Corporate Graduation52: The Impact of Quiet Quitting"Quiet quitting" may same new and shocking, but it's an age-old concept. It's about setting your terms at work and prioritizing your desired lifestyle. In this episode, we cut through the noise and discuss practical scenarios for implementing this strategy.
Develop advanced-level "quiet quitting" skills in our cohort course: Uncaged Academy.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:14 Framing
02:29 What Quiet Quitting is
03:41 The argument for it
06:59 The argument against it
09:46 Real-world scenarios
16:10...
2022-08-3019 min
Corporate Graduation51: The Power of Regret"No regrets." You've seen it tattooed on arms and in song lyrics. Enough — let's stop trying to suppress this natural human emotion. Instead, let's learn to harness it for our advantage in work and life.
Apply the power of regret. See our cohort course: Uncaged Academy.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
02:15 Framing
02:36 How we view regret
04:47 Types of regret
09:33 A strategy for using regret
12:24 How Matt uses regret to his advantage
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Per the American Regr...
2022-08-2314 min
Corporate Graduation50: Introducing Uncaged Academy (Cohort-Based Course)Think back to those one-way college lectures or those on-demand courses you've taken. Did you really transform as a person? No.
That's why I'm proud to introduce Uncaged Academy to you. It's an immersive, cohort-style approach to learning that focuses on community (friends), accountability, and rapid transformation. With our first cohort in the books, I'm excited to discuss the future of this unique program with you.
Make corporate work for YOU. Apply for our cohort course: Uncaged Academy.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TAKEAWAYS
1. The Education Technology (EdTech...
2022-08-1610 min
Corporate Graduation49: [REPLAY] Should You Side Hustle?The universe is speaking: start your side hustle. Everyone's doing it, right? Actually, let's pause and rethink that.
Not everyone should ignite this "parallel path" outside of their corporate career. Listen to this episode to help you understand if side-hustling is right for you.
Make corporate work for YOU. Apply for our cohort course: Uncaged Academy.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Know the difference between "investments" and "side hustles."
2. Side-hustling requires you to adopt a business owner mindset.
3. Following your passion isn't what...
2022-08-0915 min
Corporate Graduation48: Timely vs. Timeless SkillsLook around and you'll see people chasing "in-demand" skills and credentials. It's like they're on a hamster wheel. But others seem calmer, in possession of enduring skills that always keep them ahead. This is the difference between Timely and Timeless skills. Which are you fixated on?
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Are you choosing to build skills that legitimately interest you? This matters if you want to maintain energy for decades.
2. Be...
2022-08-0208 min
Corporate Graduation47: Brutal Lies You’re Told About WorkSeveral years of being in corporate will teach you certain beliefs and worldviews about what a "successful" life looks like. We can't fall victim to these dangerous ideas. So, in this episode, we shed light on 7 brutal lies you're told about work. Enjoy.
Want to create Time Freedom at work? Here's your guide.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
02:26 We've all been conditioned
02:45 Shaping your role like an executive
04:43 How to handle nosy bosses
05:56 Dangers of single-source income
07:24 Paralyzed by corporate overlords
2022-07-2615 min
Corporate Graduation46: Mental Health at Work (w/ Tim Perreira)I joined mental health expert Tim Perreira as a guest on his show, Tuesdays With Tim. This is a recast of that session. We cover why modern work makes us feel caged, plus some psychological and physical health strategies for taking control of your work situation (and life).
Want to create Time Freedom at work? Here's your guide.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
02:55 Thumbnail of Matt's life
04:55 Experiments with entrepreneurship
06:07 Should you leave corporate?
07:36 "Corporate Cage" defined
09:02 Root issue: externalizing control
2022-07-1933 min
Corporate Graduation45: Kason Morris - Designing Your Bespoke CareerKason Morris is a master of reinvention. He's already redesigned his career six times across five sectors, strategically leveling up his skills in the process. Kason has decades of experience as a learning and development executive in big tech while also serving as a career and lifestyle coach. Here, we talk about design thinking as a principle, the importance of self-reliance, and specific strategies for operating within corporate on your terms.
Want to create Time Freedom at work? Here's your guide.
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
02:57 Career is a de...
2022-07-1239 min
Corporate Graduation44: Rules of Engagement for Your 9-5It’s easy to show up to a new role or company and wait for them to hand you work.
It’s hard to walk into an environment and shape your experience.
But it’s the latter approach that’s going to generate the most rewarding outcomes — for you and the organization. This episode lays out a strategy for creating your own Rules of Engagement, including my "top 5" battle-tested rules.
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Know yourself
2. Shape...
2022-07-0514 min
Corporate Graduation43: The Life-First Approach (w/ Paul Conley)Work-Life Balance is BS. It's a misguided concept that leaves people with regret and untapped potential. Friend and fellow coach Paul Conley joins me to dive into this "balance" myth and other strategies that keep people from living their fullest lives.
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Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
02:34 Paul's focus
05:22 The myth of Work-Life Balance
08:51 Should we seek meaning (purpose) at work?
12:17 The (anti?) benefits of fitting in
16:14 Choosing Our Work vs. Corporate Work
20:25...
2022-06-2833 min
Corporate Graduation42: William Willis - The Uncaged CreatorCreativity isn't just some abstract topic for artists. Think beyond the "in-demand skills" of today and learn how to build creative muscles that unlock a better life for you. William Willis (aka The Prolific Creator) joins us to share his transformative story (flowing between big tech and a "creator" entrepreneur), plus enlightening tips for cultivating meaning and tangible rewards inside and outside of corporate.
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Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TIMESTAMPS
03:04 Impact of science fiction
07:22 Wrestling with a "successful" tech career
2022-06-211h 00
Corporate Graduation41: Optimizing for FreedomWhat are you optimizing for? In other words, what are you trying to generate more of in your life? Most people have superficial answers. But dig deep, and you'll find what they want: some version of freedom. This episode introduces a framework for creating freedom, professionally and personally.
Learn strategies and tactics for Uncaging yourself: try Wednesday Wisdom.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:41 Freedom is a feeling
04:46 Intro to Freedom Framework
05:04 Time Freedom
06:52 Financial Freedom
08:25 Relationship Freedom
10:09 Purpose Freedom
11:00 Health Freedom
11:30...
2022-06-0713 min
Corporate Graduation40: Mastering the Bookends of Your DayDo you believe in self-destiny? Well, then you'd better master your days. This is a practical and actionable episode focused on controlling the bookends of your day: morning and night. This is where you unlock freedom.
Learn strategies and tactics for Uncaging yourself. Try Wednesday Wisdom.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:58 Why your bookends matter
04:18 Strategies for managing energy (not time)
10:51 Prioritize mornings or nights?
12:58 Morning rituals + deep work
15:03 Keeping corporate at bay
15:32 Graceful evenings
18:01 Closing your day
19:31 You can’t af...
2022-05-2421 min
Corporate Graduation39: Should You Side Hustle?The universe is speaking: start your side hustle. Everyone's doing it, right? Actually, let's pause and rethink that.
Not everyone should ignite this "parallel path" outside of their corporate career. Listen to this episode to help you understand if side-hustling is right for you.
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Know the difference between "investments" and "side hustles."
2. Side-hustling requires you to adopt a business owner mindset.
3. Following your passion isn't what makes a side hustle effective.
4. You'd better make sure...
2022-05-1715 min
Corporate Graduation38: Creating Time Freedom at WorkDefault thinking says, "I just need to suck it up at work." That's nonsense. You can take control of your corporate job and create Time Freedom — right where you are.
Learn the biological reasons why we feel overrun at work, plus 3 strategies (plus tactics) for creating Time Freedom.
Break free of the Corporate Cage: join the Uncaged Academy.
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TIMESTAMPS
03:03 The Time Freedom mindset
03:53 That caged feeling
04:45 Why work overtakes us
07:00 How Henry Ford screwed us
09:30 Freedom framework (5 types)
10:19 Intro: 3 str...
2022-05-1020 min
Corporate Graduation37: Should I Choose Safety or Passion?What path should you take? The Safe Path is predictable and comfortable. But then there's the Passion Path, where you know you'll encounter a life of adventure and excitement. This question applies equally to life and career.
Listen up to discover a mental model for approaching safety vs. passion.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:35 A question of two paths
04:28 Contemplating passion
05:39 Truly, what is safety?
07:00 Too much safety = masochism
07:22 A framework for action
11:29 R...
2022-04-2613 min
Corporate Graduation36: My Journey in Leaving CorporateThis is a personal and emotional episode. In the months leading up to quitting corporate in March 2022, I recorded my thoughts and feelings. This episode is a compilation of those recordings — a personal journal, if you will.
I discuss why I needed to make the leap, including the strategy and mindset that made it possible. I hope it helps you identify the “leaps” worth making in your life.
Ready to take ownership of your career and life? I’ve got something next-level for you: the Uncaged Academy.
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TIMESTAMPS
01:35 90 DAYS out from...
2022-04-1931 min
Corporate Graduation35: Outcomes Over HoursWe're still battling remnants from the Industrial Age. One of the most notorious (and life-limiting) features is the standard workweek, including the cultural pressures to operate in a "standard" way.
Matt argues that one of the keys to time freedom is to let go of the "participation points" mentality where we show up to every meeting and take on an immense workload. The solution? Focus on outcomes, not hours.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:23 Topical overview
03:00 Battling an antiquated belief system
05:42 Negative effects of "playing their game"
07:40 Establishing a co...
2022-04-1218 min
Corporate Graduation34: Welcome to Uncage Yourself (Rebrand)In this episode, Matt announces the rebrand of his podcast (formerly The Rising Digital Leader). In line with his new entrepreneurial mission, Matt describes the rationale for rebranding the show. He discusses his professional journey since COVID began, what he learned in the process, and what his personal reasons were for saying goodbye to corporate.
Ready to live Uncaged? Download your Freedom Guide.
Full show notes & resources: uncageyourself.fm
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Immense power in taking hear-aligned, messy action
2. Playing the same corporate games as everyone...
2022-04-0511 min
Corporate GraduationTrailer: Uncage YourselfUncage Yourself explores how to build a career and life on your terms.
Many people are trapped in the Corporate Cage — a dangerous position where work dominates their days and personal lives. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can direct your corporate experience and unlock a life of freedom, right where you are.
This show is about your transformation: from Caged to Uncaged. Your host, Matt Doan, brings forward the guests, stories, strategies, and tactics to make it happen.
Full show notes & resources: uncageyourself.fm
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RESOU...
2022-04-0401 min
Corporate Graduation33: Maurice Philogene - The Freedom FighterMaurice Philogene lives a robust life, with a background as a senior executive, real estate investor, restaurant owner, traveler, public servant, philanthropist, and lifestyle design/wealth coach. We spend our time in this episode discussing his driving aim: freedom. A self-proclaimed “freedom fighter,” he highlights what he learned from the corporate world and how we can design a lifestyle that’s just dripping with our version of freedom.
Stuck in the Corporate Cage? Download your Freedom Guide.
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TIMESTAMPS
02:16 Love of the Mediterranean
04:29 Moe’s backstory
08:07 Active work, passive...
2022-02-2846 min
Corporate Graduation32: The Life of a Rat RacerAre you a rat? Take a hard look in the mirror. Be honest with yourself, and decide whether your career strategy is helping or hurting your overall life experience. In this episode, Matt describes the life of a typical rat racer and then poses some critical reflection questions.
Tired of rat racing? Download the free Corporate Cage Freedom Guide.
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TAKEAWAYS
Rat Race: the unpleasant reality where a person’s job requires them to endlessly compete with others for money, power, status.
Industrialized education systems teach us ea...
2022-02-2309 min
Corporate Graduation31: Sana A Ahmed - Unleashing Your Inner MonsterSana A Ahmed is a personal brand experience consultant and thought creator. We unpack how to unleash your inner monster — showing up as a person who has the guts to consciously stand out amidst a noisy world. We also discuss the immense potential of becoming an online creator by focusing on your Personal Philosophy.
Ready to dive down the rabbit hole? Download the free Corporate Cage Freedom Guide.
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TIMESTAMPS
[2:08] Why explore monsters?
[5:56] Befriending your inner monster
[7:30] Sana’s “creator” backstory
[13:40] Personal Philosophy: definition & value
[20:00...
2022-02-1340 min
Corporate Graduation30: A Fresh Take on Imposter SyndromeHere, Matt shares his views on Imposter Syndrome, and why we need to start viewing it with a more productive lens. Rather than being down on ourselves for feeling like an imposter, we should let it signal a worthy challenge in life.
Ready to dive down the rabbit hole? Download the free Corporate Cage Freedom Guide.
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TAKEAWAYS
Humans are wired to seek safety and security — a contributing factor to feeling like an imposter.
We should stop calling it a "syndrome," which implies there's something abnormal or wro...
2022-02-0710 min
Corporate Graduation29: Extreme Time OwnershipOn average, if we’re lucky, we’ll be alive on this planet for 4,000 weeks. That’s not much. So, what will you do with your precious time?
Great time management is the ultimate meta-skill for life. In this episode, Matt presents what extreme time ownership is and why you need it. After explaining the mindset aspect, Matt shares 15 tactical tips on how to own your time with intention and ruthlessness.
Ready to dive down the rabbit hole? Download the free Corporate Cage Freedom Guide.
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TAKEAWAYS
How you manage your t...
2022-01-3116 min
Corporate Graduation28: Jason Rosselot: Creating Value at the SeamsJason Rosselot is a VP of Cybersecurity at Dell Technologies. But traditional paths aren't his thing. From serving as a Special Agent protecting the Dalai Lama to ensuring resiliency in manufacturing and software, Jason is driven by a very personal mission.
Feeling "caged" at work? Here's your key to freedom.
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TAKEAWAYS
The most profound value creation isn't at the most predictable locations within organizations. Instead, the biggest opportunities exist in No Man's Land (the "seams") — the handoff points and areas where no one seems to "own" the task.
...
2022-01-2433 min
Corporate Graduation28: Jason Rosselot - Creating Value at the SeamsJason Rosselot is a VP of Cybersecurity at Dell Technologies. But traditional paths aren't his thing. From serving as a Special Agent for the Dalai Lama to ensuring resiliency in manufacturing and software, he is driven by a very personal mission.
Feeling "caged" at work? Here's your key to freedom.
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TAKEAWAYS
The most profound value creation isn't at the most predictable locations within organizations. Instead, the biggest opportunities exist in No Man's Land (the "seams") — the handoff points and areas where no one seems to "own" the task.
...
2022-01-1732 min
Corporate Graduation27: The Corporate CageSo many people end trapped in the Corporate Cage: a psychological state where they feel like they can't move. In this episode, I define this "caged" existence and reveal a path out — a path to freedom. Corporate work can feel good; you just need to intentionally design your way there.
Ready to dive down the rabbit hole? Download the free Corporate Cage Freedom Guide.
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TAKEAWAYS
The Corporate Cage is a prison of our own choosing (and we can break free).
A corporate work environment can feel rewa...
2022-01-1014 min
Corporate Graduation26: Lessons From 2021Life is chaotic and fast-moving. If we don’t pause and reflect, we miss out on key signals and opportunities. I do this almost every day in my journal, but I go meta through my annual review. So I analyzed my 2021 experience, and I'm delivering some wisdom to you. Here are my top 10 lessons from 2021. I hope you find them valuable!
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2022-01-0312 min
Corporate Graduation25: Mark Freeman - Career Success Powered by CommunityMark Freeman (data scientist, entrepreneur, and LinkedIn celebrity) joins us in the studio! We can all admire his unrelenting fixation on solving large-scale societal problems and his deep understanding of how to nurture an online community. He goes behind the scenes on his career, as we discuss his navigation into various high-impact communities (startup, data science, Web3).
Tired of feeling "caged" at work? Here's your key to freedom.
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TAKEAWAYS
On social media, think of every follower as a mentor — make sure you're finding ways to learn from them.
...
2021-12-1352 min
Corporate Graduation24: Chris Cochran - Thriving as a Creator in the Web3 EraChris Cochran is co-founder and CEO of Hacker Valley Media, where he co-hosts several podcasts centered on technology and human performance. He drops by the studio to discuss what it means for a tech professional to flourish as a "creator" today. We introduce Web3, and how its features are enabling an exciting set of opportunities for individual professionals to enhance their career trajectory and overall life.
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TAKEAWAYS
A creator is anyone who can distill the ideas floating through their mind and pa...
2021-12-0638 min
Corporate Graduation23: Escaping the Matrix & Seizing Control of Your CareerWe all live in some version of the Matrix — where we take our situation as given. But what would it look like to wake up? To see more clearly and direct your life? This episode is about awakening to the limitations you've subconsciously accepted in your career and doing something about it: creating freedom. Listen in to discover your real potential.
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TAKEAWAYS
The Matrix movie trilogy suggests that everyone is capable of making the choice between the real world and an artificial one.
...
2021-11-2913 min
Corporate Graduation22: Elayna Snyder - Channeling Your IndividualityOVERVIEW
We're joined in this episode by Elayna Snyder, Founder of Indigo Collectiv. She focuses on helping thought leaders fuel their strategy by being their authentic selves. She delivers a masterclass on harnessing your individuality. Her premise: your knowledge and ideas need an outlet, and that outlet should create an impact.
Improve your LinkedIn game: How to Build Your Hidden LinkedIn Funnel™ in 3 Easy Steps (resource from Elayna)
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TAKEAWAYS
Our "authentic self" changes based on...
2021-11-0836 min
Corporate Graduation21: Shiv Singh - Your Why Is the WayOVERVIEW
We're joined today by Shiv Singh, Founder of Emerge Management Consulting. Shiv is a compelling example of what it means to "look inside" and figure out what you've been put on this planet to do. We hear a lot about "find your why," but Shiv demonstrates how to put the concept into action — even if it requires going against societal norms. Lots to learn here, from both a career and life perspective.
Tired of being "stuck" in your tech career? Try the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter.
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TAKEAWAYS
"Early life" pressures (e.g...
2021-11-0153 min
Corporate Graduation20: Ben Dundee - Human-Centered Data LeadershipOVERVIEW
We're joined today by Ben Dundee, VP and Head of Data Science at Dekeo. Ben delivers sharp advice on how to become influential with data — changing hearts and minds across an organization. Empathy and community are key elements of his personality and success. Lots of lessons in this one!
Tired of being "stuck" in your tech career? Try the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter.
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TAKEAWAYS
Don't let your past define your future; learn to say "thank you, next."
Product Management is a great space to lear...
2021-10-1138 min
Corporate Graduation19: You Don’t Need an MBAOVERVIEW
For decades, there's been an assumption that you need an MBA to be a business leader. This creates a challenge for rising digital leaders — those that come from technical backgrounds and feel a desire to be an influential force within the organization. Do they need to sink their time and money into nabbing this credential? Today, Matt argues why an MBA isn't necessary for tech professionals while getting to the essence of what we're really after.
Go deeper with the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter.
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TAKEAWAYS
We've been lulled into th...
2021-10-0414 min
Corporate Graduation18: How Technology Changes UsOVERVIEW
Does technology really make life better? Not necessarily. While digital technology is inevitably at the core of your organization's mission, we must be careful how we adopt it. We can’t look at any piece of technology as a silver bullet. We can’t let ourselves fall in love.
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Technology trends don't have to be as inevitable as they might appear.
“Our inventions are [nothing more than] improved means to an unimproved end.” — Thoreau
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2021-09-2710 min
Corporate Graduation17: Self-RelianceOVERVIEW
Today, Matt talks about one of his life’s greatest influences: the American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. We cover the importance of Emerson’s 1841 essay "Self-Reliance" and how to adopt these principles as a modern tech professional.
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When it comes to a thriving career, self-reliance is the key. It's about taking control to create a life of wealth and freedom (however you define that).
American Transcendentalism believes that individuals can transcend the physical worl...
2021-09-2013 min
Corporate Graduation16: Entering the “Organizational Politics” ArenaOVERVIEW
Politics is about more than nasty conversations between two political parties. Humans resolve conflicts and move forward through politics. In this episode, learn why aspiring digital leaders need to have their eyes on this skillset. We discuss how to enter the organizational politics arena and the key skills for elevating your career.
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Politics stems from a diversity of competing interests, which must be resolved in some way.
You not taking an interest in politics doesn’t me...
2021-09-1319 min
Corporate Graduation15: Weaponizing Writing for Career AdvancementOVERVIEW
Technical skills have known ceilings. In turn, writing is every digital leader's boundless career multiplier. After covering how writing and influence are intertwined, Matt discusses the benefits of cultivating a writing habit and how you can steadily go from bad to good to great.
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In tech, we obsess about scaled impact. Writing is the key to scaling your personal impact.
In our knowledge economy, your creativity reigns supreme. Your ideas are your biggest potential return o...
2021-09-0614 min
Corporate Graduation14: Great Leaders Harness Their Dark SideOVERVIEW
We all have a dark side. Repressing it only creates internal pain and limits your potential as a leader. In this episode, we learn how tech leaders can understand their "negative" traits and harness them to become a more dynamic and impactful force in their organization.
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We all have a dark side, but great leaders take the time to understand and use it to their advantage.
We're taught as children that letting out negative emotions i...
2021-08-3013 min