MB Coaching
"Wise people speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something" - Plato
I inspire and navigate companies, high level executives and ambitious professionals to change the way they communicate to themselves and others so they can obtain stronger results that are more effective and cohesive.
Tailored to you
How I work
My method of working is to be along side you, understanding your perspective and adapting to your specific and unique situation, your culture and your vision. In essence it is a collaborative relationship built through trust that grows as you do.
My success depends upon your success, so you will always receive a personal service from me.
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As for how I work logistically, I provide all my one-on-one clients the option of online sessions if they are outside of Madrid. For corporate clients I provide the option of intensive in-person short courses for groups or VIPs (traveling to your location is rarely a problem), or online sessions. Clients based in the Madrid area also can benefit from longer term courses in-person too if desired.
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All my services are conducted in English. All material is designed with non-native speakers of English in mind, so everyone can enjoy and understand the sessions. In addition, I provide English language support for participants to practice and improve their language skills simultaneously to the material provided for FREE!
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The only prerequisite is that all participants must have a working English level of B2 ( according to the European Framework) or above. This is because the majority of companies nowadays consider this the minimum standard level to pass a job interview and communicate effectively.
Aspiring professionals
Individuals seeking specific soft skills or longer term career mentoring
Driven by a desire to be better at what you do, and advance your own career, your coaching sessions will be designed around your specific situation and your needs giving you the opportunity to be the Master of your own career goals.
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Topics include:
Advanced Job interview Preparation
Presentation & Public Speaking
Better work habits and productivity
Leadership & Management for greater team effectiveness and cohesion
Persuasion & Influence techniques
Professional resilience & stress management
...and more
Resilient seeking Companies
Strengthening your company image and culture so your market can see the best of your people, and value what they do best, even more.
From the Executive Directors down to entry level Managers, I provide training or coaching services specific to your company needs. The results will see your organisation save on time and money and even raise your profit margins and image.
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Areas of focus include:
Effective Leadership & Management
Public Speaking & Presentations
Communicating Change
Advanced Job Interview training for employee candidates
Communication Across Cultures
Building Trust and Better Work Habits
Developing Employee Resilience
...and more
Consulting Services
Building a company image that is based on cohesive messaging that enables trust from both your staff and customers.
Using over 15 years global experience in businesses, I consult on how to plan and build trust with both internal and external stakeholders, through consistent messaging that creates long-term impact. By doing this, it has been proven that companies benefit from significantly greater loyalty and relationships, higher productivity, increased reputation and stronger financial results.
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Nowadays, with the power everyone has access to on social media, the business world now is more dependent on image and reputation than ever before. If your company really wants a bright and successful future, can you really afford not to invest its communication and cultural strategy? It is more important than you think. Contact me and see how I can help you avoid the people problems of tomorrow, today.
The most dangerous phrase in language is,Â
"We´ve always done it this way."
Grace Murray Hopper
Successful Relationships
working with
Enagas
Amazon
Geneva Business School
Dachser Logistics
Spain Ministry of Environment
Iberia Airlines
Unidad Editorial
Hotelatleier
...and more
More on me
My Driving Philosophy & Motivation
It is a question that rarely gets asked, but it is critical to understanding the motivations and trust needed in relationship that can either lift you up to achieve success, or let you down with false expectations:
"Why do you do, what you do?"
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With professional experience covering 2 decades, my name is Matt Bleakley and I have seen and experienced many types of success and failure from both individuals and companies all over the world. The strongest indicator to which side people land on has always come down to the way messages have been communicated and understood. It is something so basic and underappreciated because everyone thinks they know what good communication is (usually, to explain things the way they see the world, rather than how their targeted recipients understand they message).
In the past, people in companies principally focused on just technical skills to function and reach "success". Although these are essential to all good businesses, this imbalance in skill-set often has raised human issues regarding motivation, expectations, quality control, stakeholder relationships, image and ultimately financial resiliency or losses.
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Today, globalisation and connectivity has meant peoples careers and business´ are no longer the same as they were even 20 years ago (especially since the global pandemic this year). Now, more and more people in business have come to the realisation that success is even more reliant on the relationships people have with one another, and more importantly how they communicate their message both internally (to themselves) and externally (to the rest of the world - including other internal stakeholders). It is no longer about just profit and loss, the word "success" has evolved in meaning and is so much more dynamic than that. Instead, the word is becoming redefined to include things like social value, people engagement, trust and even loyalty - something that very few people or companies are fully equipped to do effectively, and require navigation and/or training to level up and compete at the same level as the competition.
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I have personally seen and experienced this problem over and over in many companies, with many people, in many different markets all across the world. Whereas the specific details are unique and varied, the basic underlying core issues are the same: people (and institutions) don´t truly understand how to effectively communicate properly, and as a consequence they limit their own success, or in some cases loose out to the competition.
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So, to answer the question "Why do I do, what I do?" I say it is because in the 21st Century, we deserve better than that for ourselves, for our companies and for our society to understand and use this power inside of us all and come together to strengthen our business relationships making it a win (for me) - a win (for you) - and a win (for everyone else) situation.
Rarely is it the what that gives us the results we want, but rather it is the how we do it that is key. If we don´t focus on how we communicate our true value, no one will listen, and our success´ will remain fragile, short-lived and limited. And ultimately, this will lead us to always be struggling for survival, being stressed and constantly underachieving our goals. The alternative though is to set ourselves on a course that enables us to thrive and fulfil our potential and not only meeting our goal expectations, but exceeding them, which is what everyone wants isn´t it?
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So now is the time for action, "Get in Touch" and let me show you how I can guide you, or your company by providing you the effective skills and tools necessary to achieve your success in today´s business world, no matter who the target is.
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Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better.
Finally, remember: better understanding of yourself and others will empower you to make stronger connections and decisions that lead to greater cohesion, and this is what will define your success.
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Matt Bleakley
