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Empower your educational community with the "100% Mettle Series," a transformative keynote program that enhances educators' mental health and resilience. Learn practical strategies to foster positive mindsets, build strong connections, and create supportive learning environments for both teachers and students.

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Unlock Your 100% Mettle

Discover the transformative power of the "100% Mettle Series," a keynote speaking program designed to empower educators through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) professional development. Inspired by Matt Thomann's personal journey of overcoming adversity, this series equips educators with the tools to enhance their mental health and mindset. By focusing on principles of neuroplasticity and mindset enhancement, the program helps teachers model positive behaviors and create supportive learning environments. Each component of the series, including 100% Focus, 100% Voice, and 100% Connection, offers practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Join us to cultivate resilience, foster empathy, and build a thriving educational community. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or school leader, the "100% Mettle" program is your pathway to unlocking potential and achieving excellence in education.

Main Components of 100% Mettle Series

100% Focus

Learn how shifting focus can boost belief and success in both professional and personal life.

100% Voice

Understand the importance of recognizing and controlling the inner voice to foster positive growth.

100% Connection

Recognize and improve the connection between physical and mental health.

100% Values

Align personal and shared values with professional practices for a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

100% Mindset

Explore how a growth-oriented mindset can positively impact teaching, learning, and overall well-being.

100% Conflict Resolution

Develop effective conflict resolution strategies to foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

100% Perspective

Expand your viewpoint to boost creativity, problem-solving, and resilience in facing challenges. Cultivate empathy within your school community.

100% Gratitude

Cultivate a gratitude mindset to promote well-being and build stronger connections with colleagues, students, administration, and parents.

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“Matt has a great story to tell about overcoming multiple adverse events in his life. He explains the importance of having a positive approach to life despite the challenges you might face along the way. More importantly, he explains how to develop and maintain that positive approach. We were very pleased with his presentation to our school district staff. It was timely and practical.”

Sean Berry

Tremont Community Unit School District
Superintendent

Each Seminar Includes

My personal story of overcoming cancer, a stroke, and mental struggles.

Individual application of positive psychology and well-being in today’s world.

Learning how to own, adjust, and live out a proper mindset.

Hearing about how this message applies to your unique organization.

Application of multiple tools to increase well-being and mental toughness.

Seminars can be modified for length, type, and location. Cost is also flexible based on need and situation. Please contact me for more information.

What People Are Saying

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from athletes, coaches, and professionals who have transformed their mindset and performance with Mental Mettle Coaching. These success stories showcase the real-world impact of our proven strategies and personalized approach.

We were fortunate enough to have Coach Thomann speak to our athletes. His powerful message of not only getting through adversity but using adversity to make us stronger was inspiring. His personal stories and inspirational examples have stayed with our student athletes and with me. I have known Matt for decades – he is a person of integrity and someone who makes others better.

Dave Feeney

Educator and Head Girls Basketball Coach

Normal Community High School

My early morning sessions with Coach Thomann were a huge part of my 2022. He pushed me to think beyond the “woe is me” attitude I had in my head all revolving around our sweet boy. Pushing past that wall truly helped me see things in a different view. I wish that was something I had as a teen or in college to prep me for life. 100% worth it!

Becky Dee

Educator, Wife, and Mother

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