“Leadership is hard. Managing people through change and asking others to follow you through uncertainty is even harder. During a period of significant transition, working with MDB Group provided me with coaching grounded in the real challenges and responsibilities of public service.

Matt offered both a safe space for reflection and the direct challenge I needed. He understood the complexity of leading in government where mission, accountability, politics, and public impact intersect. Through that support, I strengthened my leadership approach, refined my management style, and aligned my team more clearly around our mission of serving New Yorkers and the institutions they rely on.”

— Kim Yu, Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Contracts

“I would describe the experience of being coached by Matt as insightful and thought-provoking, and it helped me to step outside of the day-to-day to gain a wider perspective of where I stand with my career. His ability to ask the right questions helped me reflect on certain aspects of my career and he has the ability to push, but also reassure, where needed. He encouraged me to think broader than one can often do alone, with a deeper frame of reference, and he has a talent for understanding some of the nuances of my career environment to advise with actionable steps. As a result of our work together, I have gained a clearer sense of direction in terms of aligning my short-term and longer-term goals. Understanding that one must take intentional steps to reach both personal and professional goals. The takeaway of working together is the ability to step back into a broader view of my professional and personal life which I feel has helped prepare myself for the future. I feel more confident in my ability to make intentional decisions that align with my values and long-term aspirations.”

— Matthew Wheatland, Chief Digital Officer at Dailymail.Com

“It was my privilege to have Matt Borden as my executive coach. From the outset, Matt demonstrated exceptional understanding, care, empathy, and compassion. He provided invaluable guidance on transitioning from the private to the public sector. Matt is an excellent active listener. Through his coaching, I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses, both personally and professionally. In each session, Matt was supportive and approachable, offering unique perspectives on every concern I raised. I highly recommend Matt as an executive coach. Through my coaching sessions with Matt, I experienced substantial growth both professionally and personally. In the professional realm, my leadership and time management skills underwent significant improvement, enabling me to allocate more time to other crucial work-related tasks that would have otherwise remained unattended. On a personal level, I cultivated the ability to accept circumstances as they are and maintain authenticity in all situations. I express my deepest gratitude to Matt for his invaluable guidance and support.”

- Faryal Sherazi, Personnel Services Manager, NYC ACS

“Working with Matt has been nothing short of transformative. The coaching experience was deeply insightful, consistently enriching, and truly life-changing. Each session challenged me to think more clearly, act more intentionally, and connect more deeply with my personal and professional goals. Matt created a safe, supportive space while also asking powerful questions that pushed me to grow and look at myself differently recognizing my strengths and abilities. Initially coaching was for 7 weeks and I found it so necessary for me, that I requested 3 additional sessions. I walked away from this journey with greater self-awareness, renewed confidence, and practical strategies that have already made a meaningful difference in my life. I cannot recommend this coaching highly enough. Thank you Matt!.”

— Kafi Alfred-Stewart, Director of Field Operations

“In my experience, Matt Borden is a genuinely curious, insightful and compassionate coach.  My life as a physician, father and husband has always been a challenging balance.  Over this past 18 months I have had to navigate important changes both personally and professionally.  Matt helped coach me through these important life decisions.  He acknowledged the life circumstances I was living and helped coach me into a healthier more balanced and authentic space.   Matt possesses a very high emotional IQ—he tuned into my life using his own intuition and conveyed empathy, compassion and insights which were deeply helpful to me.  I felt seen and heard and that he “got me.”

— Dr. Greg Copolla, Co-Founder of On-Point Medical Group

"Matt approached all of our conversations with energy, real life public service experience, and the goal to help me feel more confident, calm, and prepared for what I wanted to do next. Whether you want to get a handle on your overwhelming job responsibilities, or just want to live a happier day to day life, Matt will be your champion every time. He's solely focused on advocating for who you really are and who you want to be."

- Megan Tackney, Director of Strategic Partnerships at WorkRise