Executive Coaching
Bespoke executive coaching tailored especially to leaders and managers in the entertainment, media and creative industries.
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Invest in your wellbeing and transform your approach to work and life, nurture your natural leadership skills and move towards your goals, with our tailored coaching services.
Resilience Coaching
for Audiovisual Professionals
Tailored coaching for line producers, coordinators, crew members, and all those holding together the chaos of the creative and entertainment industries.
Strengthen your wellbeing, set clear boundaries, reclaim mental clarity, and build a more sustainable way of working — without burning out in the process
All services are available in English, Italian and Spanish
Feeling tired, off, or just not yourself lately?
This quick burnout checklist can help you spot hidden signs of overload. It’s based on proven models — and designed for people who work in creative chaos.
Wellbeing and Communication Labs
Hands-on labs designed to tackle burnout, boost resilience, and improve communication on set, in production offices, and behind the scenes.
For the producers, line managers, crew members and creatives keeping productions afloat — and the organisations that want to help them thrive.
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Culture, Coaching & Change for organisations
At the School of Curiosity, we offer tailored training, personal and group coaching, alongside agile restructuring with expert professionals. We primarily serve media and entertainment sectors, yet our scientifically-informed approach extends beyond these industries. We harness the transformative power of storytelling, curiosity, and continuous learning to foster innovation, navigate change, and build a culture of creative exploration. Embrace the future with us.
All services are available in English, Italian and Spanish
Values
CURIOSITY
At The School of Curiosity, curiosity is the compass guiding a lifelong quest for knowledge and a mindset open to life's mysteries and opportunities
EMPATHY
Empathy is our bridge to understanding others. We foster an environment where compassion and understanding underpin every interaction, promoting deeper connections
AUTHENTICITY
We value authenticity, encouraging individuals to embrace and express their true selves. We believe in honoring each person's unique journey and perspective
VULNERABILITY
We honor vulnerability as a strength, creating a safe space where individuals can openly share and grow from their experiences, fostering courage and genuine connections
EMPOWERMENT
We cultivate empowerment, equipping individuals with confidence, self-expression, and the courage to shape their own lives and challenge norms
BALANCE
We advocate balance, promoting harmony between work and rest, creativity and structure, fostering holistic wellbeing for a fulfilling life journey
Hello!
My name is Matteo de Castello
​​Founder of The School of Curiosity, and a lifelong believer in the power of asking better questions.
I’ve always been drawn to people and stories: from studying law to training as an actor at La Scuola dello Stabile di Genova. That curiosity led me into the world of film and TV, where I spent a transformative decade in London, learning the ropes at Ridley Scott’s company and working across production and development.
Now based in sunny Barcelona, I’ve added a missing piece: I’m a certified coach, trained to support mental wellbeing, resilience, and communication — especially in high-pressure creative industries. It’s work that complements my life in production and reflects what I’ve always cared about most: how people show up, stay whole, and grow through challenge.
Coaching didn’t replace my work in film, it deepened it.
After years supporting people behind the scenes of productions, I wanted to offer something more intentional, structured, and human.
Now, whether I’m working with individuals or designing labs, I bring the same mindset I’ve relied on for years: listen well, think clearly, act with purpose.
For over a decade, practices like meditation and structured reflection have helped me stay focused and steady — especially in the middle of creative chaos.
I don’t think everyone needs to meditate. But I do believe we all need ways to pause, reset, and lead ourselves through complexity. That belief is at the core of how I coach.
The School of Curiosity isn’t just a project.
It’s a mission to help people reconnect with what matters, take better care of themselves, and grow as humans, not just professionals.
Welcome to the journey.
