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A Speaking Experience You Can Trust

When organizations bring in a keynote speaker, they rarely need more information. They need alignment.

Matt Brauning is a Michigan leadership keynote speaker who helps leaders build trust and guide teams through constant change. His programs combine practical leadership insight with an engaging delivery that keeps audiences involved and thinking long after the event.

Each keynote is customized to the event while grounded in nearly two decades of experience working with corporations, associations, and conferences worldwide.

Matt’s style is interactive, clear, and often funny, but always purposeful. Audiences leave energized, and leaders leave with language and tools they can immediately use.

Trusted by Organizations Nationwide

Custom Keynotes Built Around Your Goals

Every event has a different challenge. Some need momentum at the start of the year. Others need alignment during change. Many need stronger communication across teams.

Matt works with each organization to tailor the message while keeping a clear leadership focus.

Popular keynote topics include trust, change leadership, communication, generational collaboration, and motivation that lasts.

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"Engaging!"

Tracey, Practice Manager

Most Requested Keynote

THE FIREBOX PRINCIPLE:

Unlocking Motivation That Lasts

Most teams aren’t struggling with effort. They’re struggling with energy. In high-stress industries, motivation can fade fast. Leaders feel it too, especially when they’re trying to launch a new year, a sales kickoff, or a large all-staff event on the right foot. The challenge isn’t getting people fired up. It’s keeping them fired up.

Every person is driven by a different internal fuel. When you understand what lights people up on the inside, you stop relying on hype and start building momentum that lasts. This keynote dives into the seven motivational drives found inside every team, revealing practical ways to spark renewed purpose, boost morale, and keep teams moving even during tough seasons.

Through engaging stories, humor, and interactive moments, Matt helps leaders reconnect their teams to what truly motivates them. Attendees leave energized, aligned, and ready to bring their best long after the event ends.

“He engaged our sales team and sent them out the door ready to win!”

David M. Schroeder, Chief Revenue Officer

Real, Unedited Speaking Moments

Get a feel for the pacing, audience participation, and practical teaching from full speaking segments.

Ideal for leadership offsites, company meetings, conferences, and sales kickoff events.

“His presentations keep our leaders thinking and collaborating.”

Emily Ehlers, HR Manager

A High-Energy Conference Kickoff That Still Has Substance

Some events need deep training and CEUs.

Others need the room to come alive.

Matt delivers a keynote that is engaging, interactive, and genuinely motivational while still grounded in real workplace challenges.

Audiences laugh, participate, and leave energized, while leaders know the message supports trust, communication, and performance back at work.

Ideal for association conferences, Leaders' Offsites, Sales Kick-offs, and all staff annual events where you want energy in the room and impact afterward!

Book Michigan Keynote Speaker Matt Brauning

Looking for a keynote speaker who brings both energy and substance? Matt partners with organizations that want leaders communicating clearly and teams moving forward together.

Tell us about your event goals and we will help you determine fit and availability. You call or text directly at 616-965-2110 or fill out the form here. We can’t wait to hear from you about your goals for your event!