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Read on SubstackPEOPLE
DO
WHAT THEY
VALUE
This is your wake-up call to stop chasing attention and start creating undeniable value. Whether it’s business, relationships, or self-worth, People Do What They Value shows you how to reclaim your energy, raise your standards, and build a life where you don’t have to convince anyone of anything.
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Meet Mathew Halford
Mathew is a business leader, author, and executive advisor with 20+ years helping people and organisations align decisions with what they truly value. His career spans executive search, leadership development, sports management, FMCG and operations - culminating in founding a leading sustainable drinks brand. Across every role, his guiding rule is simple: value drives action.
Drawing from a career of working with C-suite leaders, transforming underperforming teams, and building businesses from scratch, Mathew wrote 'People Do What They Value' as a no-fluff, real-world guide to help people stop chasing and start creating value that gets noticed, respected, and returned.
What You'll Discover
You’ll learn how to stop chasing people and opportunities, start creating undeniable value, and build a life where your time, energy, and worth are recognised, respected, and reciprocated in every area - from business to relationships.
Value-Driven Relationships
Build deeper, more mutual connections by aligning with people who genuinely see your worth.
Business with Purpose
Learn how to stop selling and start solving — turning your product or service into something people can't ignore.
Self-Worth & Boundaries
Reclaim your energy, protect your peace, and stop proving yourself to people who don't value you.
Career Clarity & Growth
Stop being overlooked at work by learning how to communicate your value and lead with impact.
Letting Go with Confidence
Recognise when something or someone no longer serves your values — and walk away with power, not guilt.
Building a Life Around Mutual Value
Create a life where your time, energy, and presence are respected, reciprocated, and never wasted.
After Reading This Book, You'll Be Able To:
Recognise when your value is not being respected
Stop chasing people, opportunities, or approval
Set clear boundaries without guilt
Communicate your worth with clarity and confidence
Build stronger, more aligned relationships
Focus your energy where it's seen, appreciated, and returned
What Readers Are Saying
Join thousands of readers who have already transformed their lives using the principles in this book.
"This book didn't just change my perspective—it changed my entire life. For the first time, I understand why I was struggling and have a clear path forward."Sarah M., Executive Coach
"This book flipped everything I thought I knew about leadership and influence. I stopped trying to 'sell' our culture to every candidate and started focusing on creating real value through transparency and alignment — our hiring success rate has never been better."
Emma Rodriguez
Head of Talent, Global Tech Firm
"I used to drain myself trying to keep clients happy, even the ones who clearly didn't value my work. After reading this, I raised my rates, restructured my boundaries, and only work with people who truly respect the creative process. It's been life-changing — creatively and financially."
Daniel Kaur
Creative Director, Independent Studio
"This isn't just a mindset book — it's a clarity bomb. I realised I was building programs around what I thought people wanted, instead of what actually mattered to them. Once I refocused on delivering real, aligned value, everything changed — my business, my confidence, my impact."
Lisa Chen
Founder & Coach, Mindshift Collective
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