Matt Hancock

Content note: This episode discusses an accidental gunshot injury, chronic pain, PTSD, depression, divorce and the loss of a child. What happens when an injury takes away the instrument that has always felt like part of you? Matt Hancock grew up playing guitar. While serving in the US Army, an accidental gunshot injury left his left hand partially paralysed and changed the course of both his military career and his musical life. In this conversation, Matt joins Ellie to talk honestly about identity, loss, PTSD and the long process of finding a new creative path. He shares how playing drums led him back to music, how he discovered synthesizers and sound design, and how those experiences shaped DECO-LUXE and his album Eventide . They also talk about living without regret, making space for joy after painful experiences, and why nobody needs to compare their hardest days with somebody else’s. Find Matt and DECO-LUXE: https://www.instagram.com/deco.luxe.music Eventide is available on streaming platforms.

In this episode of The Alternative Exit Podcast , Andy Farquharson sits down with Matt Hancock, a consultant at Praxis Consulting Group and co-founder of Chicago Tech Academy, to explore how organizations can create thriving ownership cultures. Matt shares his journey from Italy’s cooperative economy to working with U.S. employee-owned companies, offering invaluable insights into how leaders can foster innovation, resilience, and inclusivity in employee ownership. He discusses the building blocks of ownership culture, from education and leadership development to continuous improvement practices, and highlights the long-term benefits of investing in people. This episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking stories that will inspire any business owner considering employee ownership. Don’t miss out on this engaging conversation—listen now to unlock the full potential of ownership culture! Key Takeaways: The essential link between rights and responsibilities in ownership culture. How education and leadership are the foundation of successful employee ownership. The transformative impact of continuous improvement practices in employee-owned companies. How transparency and financial literacy empower employees to think and act like owners. How aligning leadership values with organizational goals creates long-term resilience. About Matt Hancock: Matt Hancock helps organizations develop ownership cultures that are inclusive, resilient, and innovative. In addition to employee-owned firms, Matt has extensive experience working with labor-management partnerships and non-profit organizations in the United States and the European Union. Prior to joining Praxis, Matt co-founded Chicago Tech Academy (ChiTech), Chicago’s first technology-focused high school. Matt began his career in Bologna, Italy, where he earned a Master’s in Cooperative Economics from the University of Bologna. He authored a book, Compete to Cooperate, about the cooperative movement there. He holds a BA in history from Skidmore College, a Green Belt in Lean/Six Sigma and is the past Chair of The ESOP Association’s Ownership Culture Committee. Connect with Matt Hancock: Website - https://www.praxiscg.com/team/matthew-hancock-mba Connect with Andy Farquharson: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfarquharson/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andyfarq Website - https://abettermonday.me/ Email - andy@abettermonday.me

In the final episode of Season 2, host Nicole Bateman is joined by Matt Hancock, founder of the Accessible Learning Foundation. Together they discuss Matt's experience of school before he knew he was dyslexic, his advocacy work, and the importance of understanding neurodivergent brains in the education and criminal justice systems. Episode Highlights: Personal Experience and Late Dyslexia Diagnosis: Matt shares his personal experience of being dyslexic and how it shaped his life. The significant impact of his late diagnosis at 18, after entering Oxford University. The emotional and psychological benefits of understanding one's neurodivergent brain. Teacher Training and Neurodiversity: The need for comprehensive teacher training on neurodiversity and how better understanding of neurodiversity can help teachers manage classroom behaviour and improve educational outcome. The Accessible Learning Foundation: Matt’s initiative to promote early identification of neurodiverse conditions in schools and the criminal justice system. The foundation’s dual focus on influencing policy and providing direct support to schools and prisons. Success stories, including the implementation of neurodiversity leads in every prison in the UK. Encouraging listeners to write to their MPs to support neurodiversity screening and teacher training bills. Follow Nicole on www.instagram.com/conversationswithasendmum for exclusive peeks to weekly episodes. Please do send feedback and rate this podcast to help it reach those who would benefit. Nicole is The Friendly SEND Advisor for children's activity providers and tutors helping them create inclusive sessions for all children. Check out our Season 3 and 4 sponsor Rachel's 3 R's Subscription Box: Dedicated to helping SEND mums feel calmer and more relaxed by providing a box of products and online support for self-care. Follow on www.instagram.com/rachelsthreerssubscriptionbox and use the code NICOLE10 for 10% off your first order at https://rachel-s-three-r-s.subbly.me/ Check out our Season 1 and 2 sponsor The Super Sensory Squad who support kids in understanding the eight sensory systems and emotional regulation using their penguin squad at: www.thesupersensorysquad.com and www.instagram.com/thesupersensorysquad

What is it like working in the government? What is it like working in the front bench of the government? What is it like leading a major government department through a deadly pandemic? What is it like doing all that, with Dyslexia? Well, that was the job of the well known and proud dyslexic, Matt Hancock. Most people in the UK will know Matt Hancock as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and he became a very familiar face during the COVID -19 pandemic. What most people may not know is that Matt Hancock is a very proud dyslexic person. In this episode of the podcast, Matt tells us about how his dyslexic strengths helped him to reach a senior level in government, in particular, Big Picture thinking, and Communication. Now as a backbencher in government, Matt remains a big advocate for the dyslexic community and ensures that their needs are being heard by the very top, through the introduction of the “Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill” to parliament. In this episode you will hear what led to Matt receiving a late diagnosis of dyslexia at the age of 18, while studying at Oxford University and the help that he then experienced which in turn, has supported him throughout his life. Recorded in person at The Dyslexia Show 2024 on 15th March 2024. Find Matt at: Website Accessible Learning Foundation Key Topics: What is it like working in UK Politics as someone with dyslexia? UK Government COVID -19 The Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill The formation of the Accessible Learning Foundation - Proudly sponsored by neurobox . Working together with organisations and employees neurobox builds neuroinclusive workplaces. They do this by creating awareness, improving wellbeing, and breaking down barriers through their tailored end-to-end support programmes For more hacks tip and tricks for dyslexia and full show notes please visit Dyslexia Life Hacks . Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter

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