LAMATU IN THE MEDIA

This page brings together a selection of media features — interviews, articles, podcasts, books, and other appearances where LaMatu has been invited to share my perspective on career development, personal leadership, mindset, and the journey of international professionals navigating life and work across Europe.

Each conversation is an opportunity for me to contribute to a wider dialogue about meaningful work, authentic confidence, and creating a life aligned with one’s values. I enjoy bringing together practical experience, intercultural understanding, and a human-centred coaching approach to offer insight that is both grounded and empowering.

By collecting them in one place, I hope to provide a useful resource for clients, partners, and anyone curious about my work. It also serves as an introduction for journalists, event hosts, and organisations looking to collaborate with a coach who combines professional expertise with a genuine commitment to personal growth.

I invite you to explore the publications listed below and get a sense of the ideas that guide my coaching practice at LaMatu.

Understanding NLP: Beyond the Stereotypes

Debunking Common Myths about Neuro-Linguistic Programming

In this long-form conversation, I was invited to speak openly about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) — a topic that often stirs both curiosity and controversy in the world of personal development.

During the interview, I explain what NLP really is, where the myths about manipulation and hypnosis come from, and how language shapes the way we experience the world. We explore core NLP principles such as “the map is not the territory,” the practical use of anchoring, and the role of mindset and limiting beliefs in our daily decisions.

I also share how NLP supports authentic communication at work, how it relates to imposter syndrome, and which simple techniques listeners can apply immediately. The conversation closes with an important question: how to recognise a credible, well-trained NLP coach.

This episode offers a transparent, nuanced look at NLP and its practical value in coaching, leadership, and everyday communication.

Your Venture: Values in Transition with Monika Matuszewska

From Curiosity to Corporate Leadership

What happens when a successful career stops feeling aligned with the person you are becoming? For coach and leadership mentor Monika Matuszewska, that question opened the door to a new chapter. One shaped by values, cultural awareness, and purpose.

Relocation Stories

Navigating transitions with Monika Matuszewska

In this episode, professional coach Monika Matuszewska, founder of LaMatu, an award-winning practice in Amsterdam. Having lived in 4 countries, and travelled to 63, she brings deep intercultural insight and empathy to this conversation. Monika shares her personal and professional journey of relocation, reinvention, and designing a life aligned with purpose.

From Poland to Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, from a corporate marketing career to launching a successful international coaching practice, Monika opens up about the emotional, cultural, and strategic aspects of moving abroad. She also shares practical tools and coaching insights for anyone navigating transitions—whether geographic or professional.

Building Your International Career in the Netherlands

A conversation on culture and values

In this wide-ranging interview, I share my journey from working in international corporations — IBM, IKEA, L’Oréal, Philips, and Nikon — to becoming a coach and personal development expert. Drawing on four Master’s degrees, five languages, and 18 years of living in the Netherlands, I discuss what it really means to build a career and a life across cultures.

We explore the dynamics of Dutch meetings (and why having an opinion on everything initially destabilised me), the surprising differences in work culture between Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, and how to transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship without falling into common traps.

The conversation also touches on deeper themes: how to build a values compass, why many of us feel lonely despite thousands of online connections, and how social media shapes our mental wellbeing. We look at whether tools like ChatGPT can replace a coach or psychologist, how the “50 coffees method” supports difficult life decisions, and what immigrant loneliness teaches us about authentic relationships.

This episode offers an honest, practical, and human perspective on career transitions, cultural identity, and the search for clarity when you find yourself in the “I don’t know what I want” moment of life.

What if the Best Move in Your Career Wasn’t in Your Plan?

She Talks with Monika Matuszewska

Have you ever felt lost in your career because you didn’t have the full plan? I know that feeling well. After 16 years in five different organisations across four countries, I realised something important: you don’t need the entire map — only the courage to take the next step. In this interview, I talk about how unexpected choices shaped my success, why a career path doesn’t need to be linear, how personal presence can amplify opportunities, and the lessons I wish I had known 20 years ago. Watch and discover why your next bold step matters far more than having a perfect plan.

Career Coach Interview: What Is Really Driving Your MBA?

Discover how coaching can pave the way to a fulfilling business journey and career growth.

Standing at a career crossroads feeling successful yet unfulfilled is more common than many professionals realise. Through coaching, international MBA candidates can make authentic and intentional choices about their future education and career aligned with their deeper motivations, says career coach Monika Matuszewska.

Role Model Campaign 2025

Award for Monika Matuszewska from LaMatu

In this interview, Monika Matuszewska highlights why success is not a universal formula but a deeply personal alignment between one’s values, strengths, and aspirations. She emphasises that clarity on core values enables stronger decision-making, greater resilience, and a more meaningful sense of achievement. Self-awareness—particularly understanding and leveraging personal strengths—allows individuals to operate with authenticity and confidence. Monika explains how coaching supports this process by helping people uncover their intrinsic drivers, overcome limiting beliefs, and design careers that reflect who they truly are. Rather than a fixed end point, she frames success as an evolving journey rooted in alignment and self-knowledge.

Mentorica: Want to Become the Best Version of Yourself?

Monika is Here for You to Support You

LaMatu Coaching, founded by Amsterdam-based coach Monika Matuszewska, is known for its personalised and holistic approach to personal development. With a mission centred on helping people access their inner strength and design a future aligned with who they truly are, Monika is trusted, human-centred practice for anyone seeking clarity, growth and purposeful transformation.

The Woman Guiding Transformation through Holistic Coaching

The Journey that Shaped LaMatu

The interview highlights the turning points that shaped her mission and the values that inspired her to leave the corporate world to support others through coaching, training, and workshops. Monika shares her philosophy of compassionate, whole-person coaching, addressing themes that go far beyond traditional career guidance: life purpose, wellbeing, limiting beliefs, and navigating high-pressure international environments.

How to Stay on Track in a World Full of Disctractions?

At Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam

Join the “Master Your Focus: How to Stay on Track in a World Full of Distractions” keynote session by a professional coach Monika Matuszewska from LaMatu and gain deeper awareness into your where your attention goes. Practice asking good questions that will help you make healthy choices, both in business and in your daily life. This session will touch upon current trends such as dopamine fasting, digital minimalism, social media detoxing and examine their possible impact on our mental health.

Keynote Presentation “Attention Economy”

At the Touch Summit in Georgia

This keynote touched upon current trends such as social media detox and dopamine fasting and examine the possible impact on our mental health. I help the audience explore the human needs, discover how information leads to stress formation and expose the mechanism of addiction in the context of modern technology and media. We also learn to take a step back to re-evaluate which of the messages that we focus on are merely distractions. Spoiler alert: you may discover that it’s time to take charge of where you focus your attention and decide it’s time to declutter your digital life.

Where Your Attention Goes, Your Energy Flows

Reclaiming Focus in a Distracted World

Public Influence and Individual Impact

Examples Previous Public Speaking Engagements

· Touch Event in Georgia – delivering a high-energy talk on focus management and attention economy · Erasmus University Rotterdam – coaching future leaders on confidence, mindset, and unlocking potential · DigiMarCon Conference – guiding digital marketers on the psychology of media · Amsterdam Founders Club – equipping business leaders with the tools to scale their vision and impact

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