Matthew Hill - Forgive Yourself
10 February 2026

Matthew Hill - Forgive Yourself

10 Lessons Learned

About

About Matthew Hill


With a career that spans corporate boardrooms, global classrooms, and stand-up comedy stages, Matthew Hill brings a rare blend of wit, warmth, and wisdom to the art of communication. As a leadership trainer, intercultural facilitator, and presentation coach, Matthew helps executives, emerging leaders, and teams unlock confidence, clarity, and impact—whether they’re pitching, presenting, or navigating high-stakes conversations.


Having trained teams from EY to GE Capital, and delivered workshops in more than 30 countries, Matthew is deeply versed in the real-world dynamics of cross-cultural communication and influence. His sessions are energising, applied, and always action-oriented. He’s especially skilled in flipping limiting beliefs—taking the "I could never" and transforming it into “watch me do it.”


Whether he’s guiding a nervous speaker through their first keynote, coaching a CEO on how not to bore their team, or mediating conflict with humour and empathy, Matthew knows how to meet people where they are—and move them forward.


He thrives in global settings, whether in-person or virtual, and has built a reputation for helping professionals of all stripes find their voice, sharpen their message, and lead with purpose. From webinars to live workshops, he’s equally at home behind the mic or in front of the room, and brings sharp insight and lively storytelling to every conversation.


Matthew’s book “Learn How to LEAD; Believe, Behave & Become” is available now.


 


Episode Notes


00:00 Intro


07:08 Lesson 1: Forgive Yourself


12:18 Lesson 2: Perfect Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance


17:22 Lesson 3: Do Your Best, No More, No Less


23:16 Lesson 4: Network Like a Crazy Person


31:42 Lesson 5: No Health, No Wealth


38:38 Lesson 6: Always Have a Story Ready to Tell


44:23 Lesson 7: Be Creative and Determined


49:11 Lesson 8: Have Three Answers to Every Problem


53:48 Lesson 9: Einstein's Favorite Human Invention - Save Money Early


55:53 Lesson 10: Do the Other Side's Work as Well