Sometimes You Have to Step Back to Move Forward

The path to success isn’t always a straight shot. It’s filled with tough decisions, setbacks, and the moments where you have to own your mistakes. I’ve been there. Years ago, I made the decision to let go of a business I built, took a $10k pay cut, and it felt like I was stepping backwards. But that step back? It gave me the momentum I needed to move forward.

Now, I’m earning over 200k a year in a role I love, but the journey wasn’t easy. It was about owning every mistake, learning, and never blaming anyone else. That mindset of accountability, perseverance, and growth is what got me here.

If you're ready to take control of your own path—whether it’s stepping back, changing directions, or pushing through challenges—I can help. I’m now mentoring through MentVIA, a platform I created to connect mentors with mentees, offering support, guidance, and accountability.

Looking for a mentor to help you level up? Connect with me at https://mentvia.com/MatthewHoldsworth.

If you're an expert in your field and want to help others achieve their goals, MentVIA is also for you. Whether you're in tech, business, or personal development, become a mentor and guide the next generation of leaders. Join us at https://mentvia.com and make a real difference in someone’s life.

Whether you’re looking for guidance or want to be the one offering it, let’s move forward together.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Let's Talk!

Feeling stuck in your career? Need a push to reach your full potential? Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to unlock new ideas, strategies, and growth opportunities.

I’m now offering mentorship and coaching sessions to help you reach your goals, whether you’re looking to:

- Advance your career
- Build leadership skills
- Improve business processes
- Transition to a new industry

Here’s how we can connect:

- Microsoft Teams: We can jump on a video call and dive deep into your challenges and aspirations.
- Phone Call: Prefer to keep it simple? Let’s chat over the phone, and I’ll guide you step by step.
- MentVIA Messaging: If you're already on MentVIA, shoot me a message and we’ll start building your path to success right there.

Whatever works best for you, I’m here to provide the support and guidance you need to thrive.

Ready to take the next step? Book your session now, and let’s create a plan to get you where you want to be!

"Spot the Gaps, Own the Expertise: How I Became Indispensable in My Business"

In every business, there’s an area that’s often overlooked or lacking attention. It might be a process that’s inefficient, a gap in expertise, or a critical function that no one else has mastered. Finding this gap is your golden opportunity to not only make a meaningful impact but to also carve out a niche for yourself.

When I started my career, I quickly noticed gaps in process automation and incident management. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix it, I made it my mission to own that space. I formed a project around developing automated workflows for service desks and incident management systems. It wasn’t an area I was an expert in—yet—but by diving in, asking the right questions, and learning continuously, I became the go-to person for solutions.

Here’s how you can do the same:

1. Identify a Need: Look for processes that are clunky, underutilized, or areas where your business is falling behind.
Form a Project: Don’t just talk about the issue, take the initiative to create a project that will solve it. Develop a roadmap and set actionable steps.
2. Learn as You Go: Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. The best way to grow is by learning in real-time. Research, ask for help, and build your knowledge.
3. Become the Expert: The more you work on it, the more you’ll learn, and soon enough, you’ll become the go-to person in that space. This expertise makes you indispensable to the business.

By taking ownership of this gap, I not only improved efficiency by 30%, but I also advanced my own career. Businesses are always in need of experts—so why not become the one who steps up?

If you're ready to find your gap and build your expertise, let’s chat. Private message me to book a one-on-one mentorship session with me on MentVIA, and I’ll help you turn your observation into an opportunity for growth!