The Mattering Effect | How to Create a Life of Meaning with John Miles

Do you ever feel like you’re achieving a lot but still wondering if you truly matter? In this episode, I sit down with John Miles, founder and CEO of Passion Struck, to talk about why mattering is essential to confidence, fulfillment, relationships, and meaningful growth. John shares the Mattering Effect framework, including the 6 conditions that help you feel valued and add value, and how recognizing the “mattering gap” can help you understand what may be missing in your life. Get ready to discover how feeling valued and knowing that what you bring makes a difference can transform the way you live, lead, and connect.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why feeling VALUED and knowing you add value can strengthen your confidence.

• The difference between BELONGING and truly MATTERING.

• How John rebuilt his CONFIDENCE after a childhood brain injury.

• The 6 conditions of the MATTER FRAMEWORK to feel valued and add value.

• What the MATTERING GAP reveals about feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unseen.

• How leaders can build TRUST by listening, giving people a voice, and showing them their impact.

• Why achievement alone may not create the FULFILLMENT you’re looking for.

• How the MATTERING TAX can show up through anxiety, overwork, exhaustion, and loneliness.

• Why PERSONAL MATTERING is the foundation for stronger relationships and a more meaningful life.

• How to create more meaning by understanding what you need to feel VALUED and make a difference.

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• Pre-Order The Mattering Effect by John Miles: https://matteringeffect.com/

• Learn More About John Miles: johnrmiles.com

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