The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty
The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty
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Matt was a starter on the 1982 National Championship UNC Tar Heels basketball team, and brought the ball up the court for Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins. Matt was drafted by Cleveland, and three days later his contract was voided. He never played in the NBA. Matt spent time on Wall Street, then became head coach for Notre Dame for one season, and then went to his alma mater, UNC, where he was named the National Coach of the Year in his first season. Within two years, he was forced to resign. Matt is now a Leadership and Executive Coach and a businessman.
Matt recently released his book, Rebound: From Pain to Passion, Leadership Lessons Learned, which is now a best seller and in its second printing. As a companion to the book, Matt is producing The Rebound Podcast, with guests including Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen, former NC Governor and WBT Host Pat McCrory, NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf, and many others.
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The podcast primarily focuses on leadership, personal growth, sports analysis, and political commentary, with episodes featuring discussions on overcoming adversity, evaluating political journeys, and exploring trends in leadership, illustrated through interviews with Olympic athletes, political figures, and industry leaders.
Welcome to The Rebound with Coach Matt Doherty! This podcast features conversations and insights designed to elevate your leadership skills, provide key insights to improve your decision-making and communication, and take yourself and your team to new heights.
Our catalog is filled with illuminating conversations with personalities on a variety of subjects. After a successful run on The First, we’ve made the decision to take this show back to its original purpose and focus – helping you strengthen your leadership abilities and putting leaders from the world of business, sport, and more center stage.
We invite you to join Coach Doherty, whether he’s joined by a guest or flying solo, and discover how to tap into leadership potential you never knew was inside you!
ABOUT MATT DOHERTY:
Matt Doherty was a starter on the 1982 National Championship-winning North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing the ball up court for Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins. He went on to a career on Wall Street before the game of basketball came calling once again – this time as Head Coach at Notre Dame. After one year with the Fighting Irish, Coach Doherty returned to the bench at his alma mater North Carolina as Head Coach in 2000, where he was recognized as National Coach of the Year in his first season at the helm.
Today, coaching remains a vital part of Matt’s world as he serves as a Leadership and Executive Coach for numerous businesses and professionals. He’s the author of the best-selling book Rebound: From Pain to Passion, and his keynote speeches and presentations have left audiences motivated and ready to take action.
The Rebound will do the same. Press play and see for yourself!
In this episode of The Rebound, Coach Matt Doherty dives deep into the Eisenhower Matrix, a simple yet powerful tool for time management and leadership clarity. Drawing inspiration from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Coach explores how leaders can stop reacting and start leading with intentionality, as well as making better use of their time on a daily basis.
This episode will show you how to categorize tasks based on urgency and importance, helping you focus on what truly matters. Through real-world examples, including an overwhelmed CEO named Larry, Coach demonstrates how reclaiming your calendar can lead to transformative results both professionally and personally.
You'll also discover a breakdown of each quadrant of the matrix: Do it, Plan it, Delegate it, Delete it – and an up-close look at the mindset shifts required to stay disciplined. You'll also learn the importance of living in Quadrant 2, where strategy, growth, and leadership live, and how most people unknowingly spend their energy in the wrong zones.
This episode wraps with three actionable pro tips to immediately implement the Eisenhower Matrix in your daily life and across your team. If you're ready to move from chaos to clarity, this is a masterclass in purposeful leadership.
6 Key Takeaways:
- The Eisenhower Matrix separates tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance: Do, Plan, Delegate, Delete.
- Great leaders invest most of their time in Quadrant 2: important but not urgent tasks like strategy, relationships, and personal growth.
- Most people operate in Quadrants 1 and 3, constantly reacting to crises or handling tasks they should delegate.
- Discipline and a weekly review are essential to staying aligned and avoiding time-wasting traps.
- Fear, obligation, and guilt (F.O.G.) often prevent leaders from delegating, but empowerment builds stronger teams.
- Color-coding your calendar and blocking Q2 time each day can dramatically increase your impact and reduce burnout.
To learn more about booking Coach Matt Doherty to speak at your next event or help you elevate your leadership game, visit dohertycoaching.com today.
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