Break the Cycle ™

Mathew Blades

Break the Cycle ™

 

Mathew Blades

“Too many people are in what I call auto-pilot and smile mode.”

They wake up with a pit in their stomach, dreading the day ahead. The love they once had for their work is fading, and they’re losing hope that it can ever feel good again. 

I know what that’s like because that was me. It’s a bleak picture, but it doesn’t have to be. When your best people know how to break the cycle of dysfunction and pour into their relationships - with themselves and each other - in thoughtful and purposeful ways, everything starts to shift. We get to experience each other’s brilliance again. 

But first, we have to reach a tipping point. We have to agree: 

“This is not okay anymore.”

“This isn’t going to work for us any longer.”

“We’re ready to find a different way.”

When Mathew Blades speaks, a profound urgency compels everyone in the room to reflect, take action, and transform.

Each time he takes the stage, he channels the same energy he had on air—gripping attention, uplifting spirits, and spinning powerful stories that inspire audiences long after his mic turns off.

“This guy public speaks at one of the highest levels I have ever witnessed. He is the epitome of motivational speaking.” Willmeng Construction

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Keynote/Workshops

  • Break the Cycle TM

    How to Build Healthy Cultures that Empower Teams to Win Together

    Dysfunctional cultures restrict how much we and our organizations can grow. How do we reset how we relate to re-engage our best people, so together we can do so much more?

    In this powerful keynote, Mathew draws from his personal experiences - plus hundreds of interviews for his weekly broadcast, “Learn From People Who Lived It” - to explore how we can break cycles of dysfunction and cultivate environments that support individual wellbeing and collective success. 

    Through a mix of compelling stories, practical strategies, and eye-opening insights, he empowers audiences to reprogram how they relate - to themselves and each other - so they can create team cultures where everyone gets to thrive.

    This talk is ideal for: 

    • Leaders looking to improve employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing

    • Individuals and teams who want to unlock their full potential

    • Organizations seeking to build strong, connected, and empowered teams that win together

    The audience will walk away with a renewed perspective of what a healthy work culture can look like and specific strategies that can be implemented immediately.

  • Now, more than ever, schools are the center of childhood development. With record setbacks plaguing younger generations’ mental wellness, having the ability to establish supportive and attainable student-to-teacher and student-to-student relationships helps forge a better future for our schools, our families, and the greater community.

    Transform the climate and culture of your campus and provide AMPLIFIED mental health to all.

    Through audience interaction and a mock podcast recording, specifically designed for an in-school assembly, students and teachers will learn how to disarm and manage negative situations in the classroom and on school property.

    Co-Authored by upbeat psychologist Dr. Frank Bevacqua, and renowned public speaker and broadcaster Mathew Blades, this presentation dives into personal experiences in bully culture and peer victimization: the clinical facts behind it and the risks going forward without intervention.

    Give your students a “voice at the table” by integrating this learning into their education experience. They will come away with renewed purpose and mental fitness tools to actively engage selfcare at home and wherever life takes them. Collectively, participants gain a greater sense of empowerment and belonging through a community truly focused on mental wellbeing.

    With this course, watch how quickly students are eager to pursue their greatest hopes and aspirations while having FUN! Email us for a copy of the video for preview and consideration.

“Mathew speaks at one of the highest levels I have ever witnessed. His years of radio experience shine through his ability to present. He is the epitome of motivational speaking.”

Attendee Experience

  • I LOVED IT

    “Mathew’s presentation, energy, and message was awesome. I believe this workshop will really help our employees.”

  • MORE PLEASE

    “The flow and take-aways where on point. More time, more sessions please. I just want more!”

  • SPOT ON

    “Mathew was spot on with his advice. Just the words he used to convey his message I know he went through some deep self-analysis and discovery. Sincere and genuine.”

  • HIT HOME

    “It hit home, as I know I need to work on this so that I can give to my family and job without compromising myself.”

  • CAPTURED ME

    “He really captured my attention throughout the whole presentation. He was engaging and passionate.”

  • SPEAKING TO ME

    “I left the session feeling like he was speaking directly to me. I am still thinking about everything he has said as I work to address my own needs.”

  • HONEST

    “My favorite DJ as now become a motivational speaker and I just adore his story telling skills! He was great on the radio, but even better in person. Vulnerable and honest and so inspiring….”

  • EYE OPENING

    “The session with Mathew Blades was timely and EYE OPENING. His vulnerability and courage was very much appreciated. Since leaving the session I have shared it with nearly a dozen people.”

  • GREAT REMINDER

    This was a great reminder of the importance of taking care of ourselves. What do we do as educators requires a lot from us so we need to be in a constant refilling cycle. His passion and vulnerability were authentic and impactful.