Matt Brauning
CSP
MI, USMatt customizes actionable keynotes to match your event’s goals. Every Keynote uses stories, humor, and lots of audience interaction to create engaging sessions that stick! Popular speaking topics include: Leadership, Change, Trust, Team Building, and Unlocking Motivation That Lasts!
"Challenging Leaders to Build a Culture of Trust When Everything Changes."
Organizations rarely struggle because they lack strategy. They struggle because people interpret change differently.
Matt Brauning challenges leaders to build trust, communicate with ownership, and create alignment at every level of the organization. Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating leadership training, or advising executive teams, his focus is the same: clarity, accountability, and momentum that lasts.
Companies and associations bring Matt in when they want more than inspiration. They want change that sticks.
Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker and leadership trainer, a 3-time best-selling author, and a huge yo-yo nerd.
He has filmed in 2 movies, you’ve seen him all over morning Television on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, and he has spoken at places like TEDx, McDonald's, NASDAQ, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Matt delivers engaging keynote talks that are equal parts inspiring, actionable, and fun for corporate events, conferences, and association gatherings all over the world. Leaders, sales teams, and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to learn, grow and laugh all at the same time!
NEWREZ MORTGAGE
Matt is also an avid motorcycle rider, rock climber, and pro wrestling fan! He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his amazing wife Lola, and awesome son Valiant.
"Challenging Leaders to Build a Culture of Trust When Everything Changes."
Organizations rarely struggle because they lack strategy. They struggle because people interpret change differently.
Matt Brauning challenges leaders to build trust, communicate with ownership, and create alignment at every level of the organization. Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating leadership training, or advising executive teams, his focus is the same: clarity, accountability, and momentum that lasts.
Companies and associations bring Matt in when they want more than inspiration. They want change that sticks.
Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker and leadership trainer, a 3-time best-selling author, and a huge yo-yo nerd.
He has filmed in 2 movies, you’ve seen him all over morning Television on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, and he has spoken at places like TEDx, McDonald's, NASDAQ, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Matt delivers engaging keynote talks that are equal parts inspiring, actionable, and fun for corporate events, conferences, and association gatherings all over the world. Leaders, sales teams, and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to learn, grow and laugh all at the same time!
NEWREZ MORTGAGE
Matt is also an avid motorcycle rider, rock climber, and pro wrestling fan! He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his amazing wife Lola, and awesome son Valiant.
The Firebox Principle: Unlocking Motivation That Lasts
In today's competitive landscape, sustaining motivation inside a team is more important than ever. "The Firebox Principle" reveals how to build authentic, lasting motivation that fuels performance and drives real results. Based on Matt's bestselling book, this session shows leaders and sales teams how to ignite a hunger for excellence, strengthen accountability, and keep moving forward even when the pressure rises.
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Energizing Change: How to Lead High-Performing Teams When Change Keeps Coming
Organizations everywhere are feeling the speed of change. New technologies, shifting markets, and constant pressure to innovate create a fast-moving environment with no finish line in sight. Many teams still wait for a return to normal, yet normal is not coming back. Change is the new landscape. This keynote gives leaders a practical path to guide their teams through ongoing change with clarity and confidence. Through storytelling, humor, and interactive moments that keep everyone...
Trustflow: Building a Culture of Trust Amid Change and Uncertainty
Trust is not a soft skill. It is the core ingredient that allows a team to move fast, communicate clearly, and perform at its highest level. When people don't feel trusted or don't trust the people around them, everything slows. But when trust flows from leader to team and back again, the entire culture lifts. In this upbeat, interactive keynote filled with real stories, humor, and hands-on moments, Matt Brauning teaches leaders how to build trust through consistent behavior, emotional...
Speak Like A Leader: Communication Skills That Elevate Presence & Influence
Great leadership is built on great communication. The leaders who stand out are the ones who can walk into a room, deliver a message with confidence, and move people to action. Speak Like a Leader equips executives, managers, and high-level contributors with the skills to communicate clearly, present with presence, and lead with confidence in any room. Whether you're presenting to your team, pitching to stakeholders, or speaking to a larger audience, this keynote gives you the...
Leading with Empathy: Navigating Change with Emotional Intelligence
Leadership today demands more than managing tasks or hitting targets. It requires understanding people, reading the moment, and adapting with empathy as change accelerates. When leaders can adjust their style, communicate with clarity, and build trust through uncertainty, teams stay engaged, resilient, and aligned. This keynote introduces six adaptable leadership styles that help leaders lead confidently during times of transition. Through clear examples, practical tools, and guided...
Next Gen Leadership: How to Communicate, Collaborate, and Lead Across Every Generation
Today's workforce brings together five generations with different experiences, expectations, and communication styles. These differences can strengthen a team when leaders know how to navigate them. They can also create confusion when people talk past each other. In this engaging keynote, Matt Brauning shows leaders how to communicate clearly across ages, understand what motivates each group, and build a culture where every voice feels valued.
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