“Matt’s work is truly awesome. You’ll struggle to meet a more wonderful human” - Cognitize
- 'Transformational Coach of the Year' WINNER - National Coaching Awards [Feb 2024 - London]
- World Class Mindset Coach and Hypnotherapist
- Founder of kindness project We Make Good Happen
- Lecturer in Marketing, Digital Media, Management and Entrepreneurship - Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales (USW) [Part Time - from Jan 2024]
- TEDxCardiff Organiser (May 2026)
Former:
- Productivity Coach for Ali Abdaal (5.9M YouTube and New York Times Bestselling Author)
- Core Coach & Premium Coach for Mindvalley
- Global Filmmaker & Content production @ BBC - London
- Worldwide DJ & Music Producer
About
“This coach has achievements, client results, accolades and credentials in abundance. They have worked tirelessly to establish themselves as a credible coach who has passion and desire coupled with an underlying humility, which is one of the biggest things from a coaching perspective.”
Judges feedback - National Coaching Awards, London, Feb 2024
Media appearances:
TV:
RICH HOUSE POOR HOUSE - Channel 5
“The Callanans are both motivational business coaches who have struck gold with online mentoring” - Channel 5 TV
RUSSELL HOWARD'S GOOD NEWS - SKY 1
“Matt Callanan's brilliant #Tenner4Good campaign - it's such an amazing idea.” - Russell Howard
Amazing Humans - BBC Three
Amazing Humans: The man leaving £10 notes in secret locations. 3 Million+ views
BBC News - Most Watched
Most watched video on BBC News website for several days
BBC Breakfast TV - BBC One
1.5 Million viewers
Hayley Goes Happy - BBC One
“He spread happiness right around the world” - Hayley (BBC)
Radio:
Give Kindness A Chance - BBC Radio
Pitched and won commission to present a BBC documentary about the science of kindness.
Acts of Goodwill - BBC 6Music
“We love you Matt.. that is beautiful” - Mary-Anne Hobbs (BBC 6Music)
Scott Mills - BBC Radio 1
“Matt is getting maximum love. A very nice man and legend” - Scott Mills (BBC Radio 1)
BBC 5Live, Radio 1, Radio Wales, Radio Manchester, BBC Bristol
“You're so positive. I can feel the kindness radiating through the airwaves” - Eleri Siôn (BBC Radio)
Press:
Success Magazine - 125 List (alongside Tony Robbins, Brené Brown, Mel Robbins & Jay Shetty)
“Congratulations! Your contribution to society and commitment to impact have landed you among 125 of the most influential people around the globe” - Success Magazine
The Sunday Times - Alternative Rich List
“30 people who exemplify the most uplifting side of humanity” - Sunday Times
The Independent's Happy List
“Inspirational heroes whose kindness, courage and selflessness make our country a better place to live.”
Appearances in Mirror, Sunday Times, HuffPost, The Independent, Metro
Talks:
TEDx
“Compelling, poignant and enlightening. There was a real buzz in the room after your talk.” - Rachael (Waters Creative)
The Good Summit, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
“He is a wonderful change-maker in the most authentic way!” Spoke at The Good Summit 2018, 2019 & 2020
Kindfest
“Matt you were sensational at Kindfest” - Perry Timms
Ignite Deluxe
Spoke to 1400 people at Ignite Deluxe, Donald Gordon Theatre, Wales Millennium Centre
Kindfest USA
“There needs to be more Matts out there.” - The Prince's Trust
Giving:
Hope For Children (Africa & India)
“The success of our Head Held High appeal, which raised in excess of £500,000, was a direct result of the exceptional footage they shot and produced”
Self funded trips to Africa and India on behalf of Hope For Children and Adam from Changing Pictures Changing Lives, filming and documenting stories of the positive impact the charity was having.
We Make Good Happen
“I will never know how a group of strangers can be so kind” - Marjorie (100 years old)
Founder of kindness project We Make Good Happen - a group doing good deeds/kind acts for others all around the world.
Positivity Column - Culture Cardiff Magazine
Writes a monthly double page feature on positivity for Culture Cardiff Magazine, and chooses and interviews the Community Hero of the month.
I’m a very proud Dad, who loves helping people. Loves music. Loves creativity. Loves kindness. Loves running. Loves travel. Loves adventure. Loves community. Loves people. Loves personal development books. Loves making a difference.
Born in Bristol. Lived in London. Moved to Cardiff. Turned down a very nice job in LA.
Community
Really big believer in helping out in the community and demonstrating to my son the power of kindness. Carrying on my Dad’s legacy of being a great community man (he passed on at aged 58 from cancer) and being a good role model to my son was the main reason behind starting the kindness project We Make Good Happen.
Exercise (& pushing myself physically & mentally):
Also interested in pushing myself and being an inspiration to others (especially my son). Demonstrating to him what’s possible and showing that it can be fun and rewarding.
I’m a regular gym goer and have been learning calisthenics for the past year.
Recently took part in David Goggins’ 4x4x48 challenge - run 4 miles, every 4 hours for 48 hours.
At times it was brutal, but ultimately it was incredibly rewarding (& I raised some good money for a mental health charity). Also have run the London Marathon, done some 5K Park Runs, and completed three Mini Burn events with my son (Run, Kayak, Orienteering and Bike).
“I saw him talk at two different events and knew I had to get him in to my workplace to talk about ‘sparking the joy of human kindness’. Matt’s personal story is funny and interesting, but the underlying message is compelling: we can all find ways to be responsible for making a positive difference, every day. Matt is humble, unassuming, and completely inspiring. If you get a chance to listen to him talk, take it. You won’t be disappointed.”
Stewart John (Communication and Engagement Manager - DVLA)
“Matt gives off a great energy and was extremely inspiring. The essence of ‘making good happen’ is such a simple action that many never do, Matt made it seem effortless (which it really is) and got us all motivated to make a difference. There needs to be more Matts out there and more ‘Good’. Thanks for the best team day I’ve had.”
Rich O’Dell (The Prince’s Trust)
