Mat Lien
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Meet the Lien's

We are a passionate bunch. We do stuff outside as much as possible. We have three rules in our home. 


Be kind (not to be confused with "nice"). Meaning we are considerate of others, even in an argument. 


Work hard. This does not mean no rest. It means be grateful to be responsible or counted on. If you made the team - show up and give your best. If you have chores, it probably means you are pretty well off.


Be honest. Honesty runs deeper than "the facts". Honesty is about intentions. Check your motives and ensure you mean well.


My career is a gift given to me by others. I would love to share that gift with you.

A Living Career

Some of my most important lessons started in the automotive industry in the 1900's. I learned that trust is earned and service is personal. Clarity, respect and follow-through weren’t optional. They were the work. 


Later came hospitals and power plants, environments where precision matters and mistakes carry real consequences. Those experiences taught me how to lead calmly, communicate clearly and make decisions that hold up under scrutiny. 


I was trusted to tell stories about care, safety and humanity. Some of that work was recognized by industry peers and awards, but the real impact was helping people feel connected to the work and to one another. I’ve guided work that touched millions and worked closely with small businesses and nonprofits where every decision felt personal. 


Different scale. Same responsibility. 

Help people align and move forward together. 


Over time, I became the person teams call when work feels stuck or when clarity is needed to move forward. 


Less noise. More direction. Sound leadership. 


After 30 years of leading people I am less impressed by the color your collar, the number of syllables in your sentences or or whether you table is in a boardroom or holding a saw. I see people, stories and an opportunity to bring us together.


If you’re storytelling needs a lift or you are trying to bring people together around work that matters, I know that path well.

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Education

Certificate: Leading through Financial Excellence

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Certificate: Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders

Executive education program helped me improve proficiencies in analyzing, developing, and making the financial case for critical investments in the business. Acquired a framework for evaluating all incremental costs, identifying assumptions and areas of risk. 

Certificate: Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Certificate: Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders

One of 35 accepted out of hundreds across the globe to attend a week-long executive education program at Yale's prestigious School of Management. 


Strengthened strategic thinking to better tackle high-impact opportunities and drive innovation for growth. Develop soft skills to better influence, persuade, and negotiate with colleagues and c

One of 35 accepted out of hundreds across the globe to attend a week-long executive education program at Yale's prestigious School of Management. 


Strengthened strategic thinking to better tackle high-impact opportunities and drive innovation for growth. Develop soft skills to better influence, persuade, and negotiate with colleagues and clients. In addition, learned how to lead change and learn the basics of accounting and finance to better communicate with their financial team. 

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Learned the management and leadership of the creative profession including preproduction, planning, scripting, budgeting, casting, location scouting, scheduling, reporting, storyboarding, cinematography, editing, motion design and animation, sound design, producing and directing all with a foundation in design and branding. 

Certificate: Life-planning and personal coaching

Certificate: Life-planning and personal coaching

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

Participated in one year coaching program where I learned to create an effective life plan that includes a vision for the key areas of life and clarifies one’s purpose, plans and commitments to those areas. 


Certified Life Coach

Certificate: Produce a Feature Film

Certificate: Life-planning and personal coaching

Certificate: Produce a Feature Film

Learned to write, direct and shoot, produce, finance and sell a feature film. Lessons included: Filmmaking basics, low budget strategies, creating and protecting ideas, writing, selling a script, directing, casting budget and scheduling, paperwork and planning, hiring crew, renting equipment, marketing a project, financing, understanding unions, agents, attorneys, festivals and distribution. 

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