Episode 12: How Ego, Crisis & Coaching Rebuilt Matt Dion's Leadership

In this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, hosts Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with former tech CEO turned coach Matt Dion.Matt shares his unfiltered story of success, burnout, and reinvention through the 2008 financial crisis. He explains how ego and overwork trapped him in a cycle of stress — and how mentorship, structure, and self-awareness helped him escape it.Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or executive looking to lead without losing yourself, this conversation offers real-world wisdom on building teams, embracing conflict, and leading with purpose.Watch now to learn how clarity and courage create freedom.Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Show Opening 02:17 – Meet Matt Dion: From Tech Startups to CEO 05:10 – The First Rise and Fall 07:11 – Ego and the 2008 Crash 09:50 – Burnout & Hitting Bottom 11:00 – Discovering Coaching and Frameworks 16:47 – Lessons from The Motive 19:02 – Building A-Player Teams 25:18 – From Ego to Purpose 27:19 – Conflict as Data 39:33 – Freedom Through Courage 40:22 – Closing Thoughts & TakeawaysSend us Fan Mail