Matt welcomes Amy Chambers, a leader, marathon runner, and advocate for personal growth and transformation. Amy shares her story of overcoming a traumatic breakup that became the catalyst for deep self-reflection, growth, and ultimately a shift in mindset. She and Matt discuss accountability, the role of emotional anchors, and the mindset shifts required to face life’s hardest challenges. Amy opens up about her leadership philosophy, the importance of gratitude, and the lessons learned from running marathons—both on the track and in life. This episode is packed with insights on growth, resilience, and leading with intention.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Fuel for Resilience: The Start of Something Special
• 00:00:35 - The Optimist Meets Amy Chambers
• 00:01:27 - Leadership Redefined: A New Perspective
• 00:06:43 - Why Growth Never Ends
• 00:08:46 - When Life Breaks You: Amy's Story Begins
• 00:13:51 - The Long Road to Transformation
• 00:17:22 - Anchors That Keep Us Afloat
• 00:19:21 - The Surprising Power of a Social Feed
• 00:22:12 - Gratitude: The Morning and Evening Rituals
• 00:24:48 - From Fixed to Growth: A Mindset Shift
• 00:26:22 - Turning Adversity into Opportunity
• 00:34:59 - Stay Connected with Amy Chambers
• 00:36:20 - A Simple Formula: Hope and Belief
• 00:39:21 - Music That Moves Us
• 00:41:50 - What It Means to Be an Eternal Optimist

Links and Resources:

• Amy M. Chambers
• Amy on LinkedIn
• Amy on Instagram
• Amy on YouTube

Book Recommendations:

• Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential by Brian Johnson
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

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