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Internationally renowned speaker, coach, author, and conductor, Dr. Matthew Arau empowers high performing leaders and entrepreneurs to shatter their limiting beliefs, unlock their full potential, and orchestrate their lives in alignment with their values and vision. As the founder and CEO of Upbeat Global and author of the bestselling book, Upbeat! Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education and Beyond, Dr.

Arau believes in the power of gratitude and joy to make meaningful, transformative change from within.

Drawing on his 29 years as a conductor, music educator, leadership expert, and professor, Matthew empowers corporate and business professionals and educators to overcome burnout and rekindle their inner spark through the UPBEAT!® Framework.

Matthew is an Associate Professor of Music and the Chair of the Music Education Department and Symphonic Band Conductor at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and the founder of the Upbeat! Leadership Academy Membership Group.

Matthew has guest conducted, led professional development, and presented clinics on moving from overwhelmed to energized, leadership, mindfulness, growth mindset, and

creating positive cultures in 40 states and 4 continents in person.

He lives with his wife Merilee in Neenah, Wisconsin accompanied by their sugar glider, Flash, and two Dachshunds, Savannah and Eli.

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