🚀 Redefine success, overcome “winner’s syndrome,” and build a thriving coaching business in 2025.

In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford interviews Mitch Matthews—international keynote speaker, success coach, and host of the Dream Think Do podcast. Mitch shares practical strategies for defining success on your own terms, reframing imposter syndrome as “winner’s syndrome,” and building a profitable, impact-driven coaching business.

The conversation dives into:

âś… Why success must be personal, not borrowed
âś… How to teach from your journey, not a perfected destination
âś… Overcoming comparison and self-doubt in coaching and speaking
✅ The role of AI in coaching—and why human connection remains irreplaceable
âś… Proven strategies for diversifying income streams as a coach or speaker
âś… How to use value-based communication to attract clients and grow your brand
âś… Why dreaming bigger and focusing on tangible experiences creates real momentum

Whether you’re a coach, speaker, or leader looking to inspire others while building a sustainable business, this episode is packed with mindset shifts and actionable strategies to help you win in 2025 and beyond.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & Guest Overview
00:29 – Reframing Imposter Syndrome as “Winner’s Syndrome”
01:00 – Podcast Intro & Show Setup
01:22 – Defining Success & Individual Paths
04:30 – Coaching as a Career & Authority Bridge
05:59 – Legitimacy of Coaching in 2025
07:44 – Overcoming Comparison & Building Value
08:54 – Defining Success for Yourself
10:19 – Barriers to Starting Coaching & Speaking
12:12 – Teaching from the Journey, Not the Destination
14:43 – AI’s Impact & The Human Zone
16:51 – Question-Based Coaching & Client Empowerment
18:31 – Coaching in Healthcare & Communication Strategies
20:20 – Encouraging Bigger Dreams & Tangible Experiences
22:40 – How to Connect with Mitch Matthews
23:16 – Wrap-Up & Outro

🔥 Key Topics

• Defining success & authenticity in coaching
• Overcoming imposter syndrome → “Winner’s Syndrome”
• Value-based promotion vs. ego-based marketing
• Coaching as a viable career in 2025
• The human connection advantage in the age of AI
• Coaching strategies for communication & accountability
• Dreaming big & turning experiences into growth

👉 If you’re ready to dream bigger, lead with authenticity, and build a business that makes an impact, hit subscribe and don’t miss this episode!

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