Financial Stress Is Quietly Undermining Your Workforce.
I Help Organizations Turn That Hidden Cost Into into psychological safety, confidence, and sustained performance.
Financial stress is one of the most overlooked drivers of burnout, disengagement, and lost productivity at work.
I help organizations address it head-on, not with theory or motivation alone, but with practical, human strategies that
leaders and employees can actually use.
Because when people feel financially capable,
they show up differently at work.
Trusted by healthcare systems, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations committed to building resilient, high-performing teams.
"The training went really well! I heard a lot of positive feedback from my colleagues."
Katie C. Massachusetts General Hospital
"Matt really can tailor his knowledge to any skill level. He is an absolute professional."
Alyson W. COO, Justice Outside
The Workforce Crisis Isn’t Just Burnout. It’s Financial Stress.
Most organizations are working hard to improve engagement and retention — while ignoring one of the root causes
silently draining performance every day.
Financial stress:
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Distracts employees at work
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Increases burnout and disengagement
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Drives preventable healthcare costs
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Contributes to absenteeism and turnover
And yet, it’s rarely addressed in a way that actually changes behavior.
"Matt is an excellent communicator with a gift for connecting with others."
Paul H. FDIC
The Cost of Financial Stress Is Real and Measurable.
Financial stress costs U.S. businesses billions in lost productivity every year
It is a leading contributor to preventable healthcare expenses
It undermines focus, decision-making, and long-term workforce resilience
Choosing not to address financial stress is still a decision — and it’s an expensive one.
Meet Matt Paradise
Lived Experience. Research-Backed Insight. Real-World Application.
I don’t speak about financial stress from theory alone.
As a former homeless teen, cancer survivor, and now trusted advisor to organizations across industries, I understand both:
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The human weight of financial stress
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The organizational cost of ignoring it
I combine lived experience with research and actionable tools to help people:
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Understand how money stress shows up at work
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Break destructive cycles
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Build confidence, clarity, and capability that carries into their roles as employees and leaders
WHAT MAKES MY PROGRAMS DIFFERENT
More Than a Keynote or Workshop.
A Strategic Workforce Intervention.
My programs are designed to do three things:
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Create awareness
Help leaders and employees clearly see how financial stress impacts performance, health, and engagement.
2. Shift perspective
Reframe financial wellbeing as a leadership and organizational responsibility — not a personal failing.
3. Enable action
Equip people with practical tools they can use immediately, not just ideas that sound good in the room.
The result is not just inspiration — it’s momentum.
Author of Financially Capable
My award-winning book, Financially Capable, gives individuals a clear, human framework for understanding money — without shame, jargon, or overwhelm.
It’s the foundation for much of my work with organizations and reinforces the idea that financial capability is a skill that can be learned, strengthened, and sustained.
When Financial Stress Goes Down, Performance Goes Up.
Organizations that prioritize financial wellbeing consistently report:
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Higher engagement
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Improved focus and productivity
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Lower turnover and absenteeism
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More resilient, adaptable teams
When employees feel financially capable, they don’t just feel better — they perform better.
I work most often with:
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Healthcare organizations
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HR and People leaders
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Executive teams
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Conferences focused on leadership, wellbeing, and performance
If your organization is serious about engagement, retention, and sustainable performance, this work fits.
If Financial Stress Is Showing Up in Your Workforce,
It’s Time to Address It Directly.
If you’re looking for:
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A professional speaker who understands both people and performance
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A message leaders can stand behind
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An experience that delivers more than a moment of motivation
Then let’s talk.
Because financial stress doesn’t resolve itself — and the cost of waiting is already showing up.