"Matt has been a tremendous coach, culture guru, and tactical master for all things related to optimizing Viz’s Growth team’s culture, implementing systems to support that, as well as providing general advice and counsel. Matt is an elite listener and teacher. I value Matt’s guidance significantly and trust that when he delivers advice, it comes with thought and rooted logic. 

Ever since Viz.ai demonstrated top-level revenue growth, resulting in Forbes ranking us as one of the fastest growing, billion-dollar start-ups, my team has exploded. From 1 to 3, 3 to 6, and 6 to 11… our revenue expectation is met with high Growth demands. As we grew the team, I knew that we needed to define guard rails and a working guidebook for the culture we have built as a small, tight-knit team. This culture is what has made us successful thus far. I didn’t know where to start and looked to Matt to guide me step by step through the process."

Collin S. Smith

Head of Commercial Growth

Viz.ai

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"Matt is a gifted counselor, speaker, writer, and human. I have heard him speak at numerous events, and each time I walk away with something new. I love hearing Matt's wisdom and experiences integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his school counseling role, as this is a valuable and untapped theoretical perspective I don't often see well represented in our field. Furthermore, Matt's passion for mindfulness is contagious. He always manages to turn a complicated concept into something tangible and simple to implement. Lastly, Matt's speaking style is relatable, hilarious, and engaging; I could listen to him for hours. Matt gets it, and has a gentle way of helping other people get it, too."
 

Julia V. Taylor, Ph.D. 

Assistant Professor, University of Virginia

School of Education and Human Services,

President '21 — Virginia School Counselor Association
 

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"Matt has an innate ability to connect with students, those developing typically, and those with unique disabilities and gifts.  From the moment the first conversation begins, he makes it perfectly clear that he is 100% present and there to facilitate in each person’s journey to high quality living." 
 

Pam Harvey 

Retired Elementary School Principal 

Hanover County Public Schools 

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"I had the great pleasure of facilitating a session led by Mr. Shenker at the Virtual 2020 MERC Conference. As luck would have it, technology became an issue and Mr. Shenker was forced to present without his visuals. You would never have known it. His mastery of the material and ability to adapt to the situation allowed his presentation to run nearly seamlessly. I was so impressed by the way he handled the pressure of the moment, and of his command of the subject, that I asked him to present a two-part session to all of the Principal’s in Hanover County. His session was very well-received and his leadership capacity was evident. "     

 

Brian Maltby, Ph.D. 

Hanover County Disciplinary Hearing Review Officer

Hanover County Public Schools 

"From the first moment we met, we could tell that Matt is genuine and it is obvious that he cares for each individual. Our son has struggled with anxiety and acknowledging his own feelings. As a parent, I felt helpless with my inability to effectively make a difference for him. Matt has not only given coping strategies to our son, he has also reassured me as mother. His calming demeanor makes it easy to engage, making it feel less like a "session" and more like a chat; we look forward to each interaction. There are not words to adequately describe what an invaluable resource Matt has been (and continues to be) for our son and, honestly, our family!"
 

Sarah Patterson 

Client

Mother of two 

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"As we all know, there isn’t a parent handbook. But now and again you come across a person or a class that make you realize there are tools and practices that can help; that can actually change how you react in the moment, that can teach you how to walk with gratitude vs. shame. Matt Shenker is one of those people. He teaches mindfulness in a way that’s easy to understand and implement in everyday life, both for you as a parent and as a tool for you to use in your parenting. My family is better because of Matt and these tools – I only wish we’d learned them sooner."
 

Holly Claytor

Former PTA President

Mother of Two 

 

“There are very few people involved in education that make as much of an impact on parents as they do with their students. Matt Shenker is one of those people. Matt has a contagious passion for developing mindfulness within classrooms, schools and homes. The techniques he has introduced to students, and families alike, have introduced mindfulness in a positive and constructive manner and better equipped us to navigate our varying emotion. Mr. Shenker bridges a gap between “old school” parenting and teaching and “mindfulness” parenting and teaching in a way that all generations can understand and support. He provides a “tool kit” for parents and explains that there may be multiple solutions to the same problem based on a number of factors. He educates parents, teachers and students on how to assess different problems while being acutely aware of the mental effects it may have on a child. My family is immensely grateful for the lessons and tools Matt has provided our entire family!”
 

Jen O'Brien

Mother of Two 

 

"Parenthood comes with unique challenges and rewards, and during pandemic and post-pandemic times, family dynamics have become increasingly complex.  Now more than ever, families need to be truly focused on one another and on the health of their relationships.  Mindfulness skill building can be a wonderful tool to help sharpen that focus in a world that is full of daily distractions.  Matt Shenker's mindfulness training courses are a great way for parents to develop techniques to improve their connections with their children.  I definitely recommend his programs to help get YOUR family started on a path to strengthening its bond."

 

Stacey Wilson 

Former PTA Vice-President

Mother of Two