As someone who constantly seeks growth and challenge, I believe that it is possible for anyone to create the life that they truly desire.

When I chose to follow a lifelong dream to pursue a career working in the entertainment industry, it was a challenge that I embraced. But a number of years, multiple dream jobs later as a young Hollywood Executive, I began to feel restless, stuck, uninspired and unfulfilled in my chosen career path. I believed I was “following my passion,” but I never felt like I was being true to my own values, gifts and abilities.

I felt lost, aimless, bored, and burned out from the hustle lifestyle of Hollywood. I was on autopilot in my career, and making decisions I was told were the right ones from others, without exploring if they were what I truly wanted for myself, which had a profound effect on other areas of my life, including my relationships, health, and overall well-being.

I knew that there was a better life that I wasn’t living. Something was missing and I was ready to challenge myself to live a life that was truer to the best version of myself. So I made a bold decision to leave my creative executive job to pursue a path that was more aligned with my true purpose and potential. That decision led me to Africa in search of making a greater impact as a teacher in Tanzania. It wasn’t easy, but it led me to a path more fulfilling and rewarding than I ever could have dreamed.

I discovered that I didn’t have to live life on anyone’s terms but my own, and that lesson has helped fuel my success, and the success of the clients I’ve been fortunate enough to help achieve extraordinary accomplishments.

With over 12 years of professional experience working with diverse leaders and individuals, combined with educational and professional expertise in guiding people at all stages in their life and careers, I know that no matter where you are in your own path, it IS possible to create a life and career that aligns with your true purpose and potential, and is completely on YOUR terms.

ABOUT MATT (aka “the official bio”)

Matt Mills, MA, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP is an experienced coach, speaker, and writer who helps individuals navigate through crossroads in their life and career so they can take bold steps to achieve powerful growth, fulfillment and success where it matters most.

Matt has years of experience working with individuals of all backgrounds, bringing practical expertise in guiding professionals to a thriving life and career path that is meaningful and more authentic to their best selves.

Prior to becoming a professional coach, Matt worked in the entertainment industry as a creative executive, and as a leader in higher education for a major university in Los Angeles.

Matt’s background, training and experience as a professional coach has helped hundreds of individuals take leadership to discover more fulfillment, freedom and purpose in their life, work, and business, and reach the next level of personal and professional success – on their terms.

Matt holds a Master of Arts degree in Guidance and Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, is an iPEC trained Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He is also a certified running coach through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).

When not busy with his professional pursuits, Matt enjoys the Southern California lifestyle with days at the beach, staying active and training for his next marathon, and exploring the diverse culture of Los Angeles with his wife Alyson.