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Matt Brauning is always a top choice as keynote speaker when organizations want inspiration + action.

Companies, associations, and independent conferences around the world book Matt for an experience to remember for their attendees!

Each keynote or workshop is fully customizable for each event, yet is built upon the proven foundation of Matt's 18 years in the speaking business.

Matt's motivational speaking approach blends with his comedic personality to create connection, action, and energy in your room.

Organizations Love Matt!

Most Booked Speaking Topic:

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.

Custom Keynotes For Your Event

Matt Brauning customizes actionable keynotes to match your event’s goals.

Popular leadership speaking topics include: Building Trust, Energizing Change, Team Building, and Motivation for a new year!

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What Leaders Are Saying About Matt Brauning

"Matt’s ability to understand patterns and really dig into the forces that shape our lives is amazing. We All Need To Start Thinking Like This."

Ruben Gonzalez

4-Time Olympian

"When Matt spoke at the United States Air Force Academy, he helped me with new techniques to better engage my audiences. If you're looking for someone to help you with your speaking I highly recommend Matt Brauning."

Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Mellen, USAF, Ret.

"Matt asks the right questions, and has the right attitude... My time with Matt was very worthwhile"

Horst Schulze

Co-founder Ritz Carlton

"Matt shares the insights and secrets of entrepreneurship to help you manifest all your dreams, hopes and desires to fulfill your destiny."

Mark Victor Hansen

Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series

"I've worked with Matt for over 10 years. Over that time I've broken through in my personal life, and my tv/film career took off with breakout roles in everything from Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, CW's The Flash, Netflix's Resident Evil, and Hightown on Starz. I'm so grateful for this relationship.

Jona Xiao

Actor and Entrepreneur

“Always innovative and motivating, Matt Brauning is an industry leader when it comes to understanding the driving forces of entrepreneurs.”

Kevin Harrington

Original Shark on ABC's Shark Tank | Founder of "As Seen On TV".

Keynote Speaking Quick Clips

Get a feel for Matt's speaking style and stage presence with some UNCUT clips below!

Perfect for your leaders' offsite, management training, all staff conference, or sales kick off!

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Looking for a motivational Keynote speaker, leadership development trainer, or workshop facilitator for your event? Matt Brauning brings the motivation, the leadership lessons, and wraps it all in a fun and exciting experience for everyone! Get in touch with our team by filling up this form. You can also reach us by phone at 616-965-2110 or email us directly. We can’t wait to hear from you about your goals for your event!

About Matt Brauning (BIO)

Matt Brauning is an international keynote

speaker, 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 programs that

are engaging, actionable, and super fun! With

leadership topics like building trust, energizing

change, and unlocking motivation that lasts,

Matt’s keynotes are perfect for your association

conference or leaders’ offsite.

When not speaking, Matt loves performing

standup and improv comedy, climbing rocks, and

being a huge pro wrestling fan! He lives in Grand

Rapids, Michigan with his amazing wife Lola, and

awesome son Valiant.

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