Matt Iseman of American Ninja Warrior, “Be Authentic, Be Who You Are”

This week, Matt Iseman shares how he made his journey from an Ivy League education and medical degree to being known as one of American Ninja Warrior’s beloved hosts. In this episode you will learn: How to connect with your audience by introducing your personality and showing them that they can be comfortable. Learning that you are not competing with others but competing with the best version of yourself.  Remember to have grace with yourself and stop comparing yourself to others. Say yes to every opportunity you get no matter how small.  You have to put the “reps” in to get better and learn what works for you. About Matt Iseman: Life is short, do what makes you happy.” That’s the advice that Matt got from his Dad - a world renowned physician - when Matt quit medicine to pursue stand-up comedy. And those words still guide Matt today. He talks ninjas, tells jokes around the world and, in general, proves laughter is the best medicine. Perhaps best known as the host of the FOUR TIME Emmy nominated “American Ninja Warrior” and being named the newest Celebrity Apprentice, the Boston Globe has said of Matt, “The best part about American Ninja Warrior, hands down, is when bro-host Matt Iseman roars the show’s title.” He also helms the latest spinoff, American Ninja Warrior Junior, on Universal Kids (it’s their highest rated show ever) and he headed up the spinoff, “ANW: Ninja vs Ninja” on the USA Network. Matt hosted Evel Live on History, the highest rated cable special of 2018 and makes regular visits to the Today Show. He also hosts Live Rescue on A&E following the life & death everyday heroics of First Responders. His ongoing battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis transformed him into a strong supporter of the Arthritis Foundation, the charity he’s represented while winning Celebrity Apprentice. Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger considers him a celebrity. For his work over the past decade and a half, Matt was named the 2018 “Arthritis Warrior of the Year.” And his battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma has made him a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. He still serves as the Apprentice to the Boss, Arnold Schwarzenegger, hosting the Arnold Strongman Classic and helping him raise millions of dollars for the After School All Stars. Matt also supports the American Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and serves as an Ambassador for the Armed Services Arts Partnership. You can connect with Matt in the following ways: Website: https://www.mattiseman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattiseman Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattiseman YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/mattisemanlive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiseman/ You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.