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Episode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge with Mitch Matthews
Episode 290
Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of actually being successful?
Mitch Matthews is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and success coach who helps people dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they’re built to do. Through his coaching programs and top-ranked Dream Think Do podcast, Mitch empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to overcome limiting beliefs, build intentional habits, and lead with courage and authenticity.
In this conversation, Steve sits down with Mitch Matthews to explore one of the biggest challenges high-achievers face: perfectionism.
They unpack how the constant drive to get it right often robs us of peace, creativity, and real growth. Mitch shares his personal journey from corporate success to coaching freedom, revealing how embracing imperfection not only changed his work, but his life.
Together, they dive into actionable tools for shifting your mindset from performance to purpose, building confidence that isn’t tied to results, and learning how to lead yourself (and others) through seasons of uncertainty and self-doubt.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own standards, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms.
Key Topics
- The hidden cost of perfectionism in leadership and entrepreneurship
- How to turn pressure into purpose
- The power of curiosity in breaking the perfection cycle
- Redefining success beyond achievement
- Building emotional awareness and resilience
- How to coach yourself out of performance-driven burnout
- The difference between excellence and perfection
- Real tools to reconnect with creativity and authenticity
Links & Resources Mentioned
- Mitch Matthews’ Website
- Dream Think Do Podcast: Listen Here
- Steve Mellor’s Website
- Book Mentioned: Dream Job: Redefined by Mitch Matthews
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This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout
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