The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty
The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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 explores the three critical forces that shape your life: the people you surround yourself with, the books you read, and the traumas/challenges you face. Each of these elements plays a pivotal role in your growth, resilience, and ability to thrive.
Understanding the impact of people, books, and traumas can unlock powerful pathways for personal growth. When you focus on building strong connections, developing a reading habit, and embracing challenges instead of avoiding them, you create a foundation for long-term success and fulfillment. These three forces influence everything from your mindset and career to your health and overall outlook on life.
Coach Doherty emphasizes that every person you meet leaves an imprint, whether positive or negative. Likewise, books can serve as lifelong mentors, offering wisdom and perspective, while challenges and traumas (while uncomfortable) often become the biggest catalysts for growth.
By intentionally choosing who you spend time with, committing to lifelong learning, and leaning into difficult situations, you can reshape your future. This episode is a reminder that while life is full of uncertainty, your choices in these three areas give you the power to direct your path.
Key Takeaways
- The people in your inner circle have a direct influence on your growth and future.
- Books act as accessible mentors, offering knowledge and perspective at every stage of life.
- Challenges, whether chosen or unexpected, provide the greatest opportunities for resilience.
- Regularly audit your relationships to ensure they align with your goals and values.
- Commit to consistent reading habits, even in small doses (10 pages a day), to expand your knowledge base.
- Leaning into discomfort and feedback is essential for meaningful personal growth.
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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