Career changes can feel overwhelming — but it’s also an exciting opportunity to rediscover your passion, purpose, and potential. In this podcast, award-winning speaker Ross Shafer Joins with musician Matt Wilson to discuss key points from Matt’s book “Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician.”
Tune into this inspiring conversation packed with real-world strategies on career change, personal growth, and mastering your performance both on stage — and in life.
On The Hook with Matt Wilson
Join Emmy Award-winning TV host, comedian, and keynote speaker Ross Shafer as he sits down with Matt Wilson to explore the art of professional reinvention, confidence-building, and succeeding through change.
Drawing inspiration from Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, this conversation dives into essential lessons on resilience, adaptability, and personal branding — whether you’re navigating a career pivot or leveling up your performance on stage and in business.
In this episode, Ross and Matt discuss:
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Identifying and aligning your skills to successfully reinvent yourself professionally.
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Finding meaning in the mundane — reframing your daily activities for deeper fulfillment.
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Drawing confidence from your uniqueness and leveraging what sets you apart.
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Performance tips for the stage — what entertainers and leaders can learn from each other.
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How to recreate success after facing setbacks or launching into new endeavors.
Along the way, Ross shares captivating stories from his years in television and stand-up comedy, offering a behind-the-scenes look at a lifetime of reinvention and growth.
About Ross Shafer
Ross Shafer is a six-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and comedian who transitioned into an award-winning keynote speaker and business author.
He has hosted national television shows across NBC, ABC, FOX, MGM, and USA Network and has written ten acclaimed business books focused on growth, motivation, customer experience, resilience, and accountability.
As a sought-after speaker, Ross has delivered over 2,500 keynote addresses worldwide and is a proud inductee into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame.
He is also the creator of 14 Human Resource training films that have helped organizations foster leadership, culture, and performance excellence.
Visit www.RossShafer.com for free resources, articles, and videos, or inquire about booking Ross for keynote speaking opportunities at AllisonDalvit@gmail.com.
About Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson gained national recognition as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of Movin’ Out, the Tony Award-winning musical created by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp.
Honored by the Texas State Senate in 2005 for his contributions to the Fine Arts, Matt was later selected for the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster (2016–2018).
Today, Matt continues to perform with his band, headlining public, private, and corporate events nationwide.
In 2021, Matt published his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.