Speaking

Keynotes that make AI human.

Stories that stick and tools people use on Monday. Every talk is tailored to your audience and your event’s theme.

01 · Signature keynote

Be Irreplaceable

How Human Connection Wins in the Age of AI

Every audience walks in asking “Will AI replace me?” It’s the wrong question. The right one is what you’ll do with the time AI gives back. Built on Matt’s new book, this keynote moves in three parts: you’re replaceable, unless. The right tools. Connection is everything.

“He has a special gift for taking topics of relevance to the financial planning community… and humanizing them.”
Ben Lewis, Chief Communications and Development Officer, FPA

Your audience leaves with

  • The Two Piles: what to hand to AI, and what only they can do.
  • The Five Trades: time, talent, treasure, relationships, control. Decide what the time is for.
  • Engaged Listening: hear the words, feel the weight, read the room.
  • HOPE: one person, every day.

Best for financial services conferences, broker-dealer and RIA events, and any business that runs on trust.

02 · Listening

Shut Up and Listen

Stop treating listening like a pause between talking.

Based on Matt’s book Shut the F Up and Listen. Most of us are sure we’re good listeners. The data says otherwise. This talk turns listening from a soft skill into a practice, with stories from an ICU consolation room to the kitchen table, and tools people can try on their very next conversation.

Your audience leaves with

  • Five Types of Communicators: spot the player, then play their game.
  • Four Channels: pace, pentameter, volume and pitch. Listen to everything but the words.
  • The Five-Second Rule: when they finish a thought, hold the space.

Best for client-facing teams, sales and leadership events, and associations.

03 · From the TEDx stage

Help One Person Every Day

Somebody on your ship is hurting. Use the ten minutes.

The talk Matt gave at TEDx Swansea. HOPE is a simple idea with a big reach: help one person, every day. Small, daily and human, it changes the helper as much as the helped, and it’s a habit any team can build together.

“His TEDx talk was one of the best. It truly made us believe that each of us has the power to help, one person at a time.”
Dr. Tyra Oseng-Rees, fellow speaker, TEDx Swansea

Your audience leaves with

  • Why helping one person a day changes the helper.
  • A daily practice that takes minutes, not hours.
  • A way for teams to build a culture of care.

Best for opening or closing keynotes, culture and team events, and nonprofits.

Ways to book Matt

Keynote

45–60 minutes. Main stage.

Breakout

60–90 minutes. Hands-on with the frameworks.

Fireside

Moderated conversation and Q&A.

Virtual

Any of the above, live online.

Built for financial advisor and wealth conferences, broker-dealer and RIA events, associations, and business owner groups.

Check Matt’s availability