Matt Brauning Keynote Speaker from Grand Rapids, MI

Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and three-time best-selling author who helps organizations build trust, navigate change, and lead teams that actually want to perform. For nearly two decades, Matt has worked with leaders, managers, and high-performing teams across corporate, association, and government organizations. His focus is simple. Help leaders communicate clearly, lead through constant change, and build cultures people want to be part of. “I highly recommend Matt Brauning.” Lt Col Dennis Mellen, USAF, Ret. His keynote presentations combine practical leadership strategy, memorable storytelling, and a natural sense of humor that keeps audiences engaged from the first minute to the last. Organizations bring Matt in when they want more than inspiration. They want ideas leaders can actually use the moment they get back to work. “Matt hit it out of the park!” Josh Leo, BD Operations Manager, The Davey Tree Expert Company Matt speaks nationwide and internationally for leadership conferences, corporate events, association meetings, and executive retreats. His programs focus on the real challenges leaders face today. Change fatigue. Communication breakdowns. Generational differences. Declining trust. And the pressure to keep teams motivated in the middle of it all. Every keynote is customized to match the goals of the event and the realities of the organization. “He engaged our sales team and sent them out the door ready to win!” David M. Schroeder, Chief Revenue Officer, Newrez Mortgage Matt’s most requested keynote presentations include: Trustflow: Building a Culture of Trust Amid Change and Uncertainty Practical leadership behaviors that build trust, repair it, and create cultures where accountability and collaboration thrive. Energizing Change: How to Lead a High-Performing Team When Change Keeps Coming Tools to align teams around vision, maintain momentum, and turn change into forward progress instead of resistance. The Firebox Principle: Unlocking Motivation That Lasts A proven framework built around seven internal drives that create lasting motivation without pressure or micromanagement. Speak Like a Leader: Communication Skills That Elevate Presence and Influence Simple, powerful communication strategies to build rapport, influence decisions, and lead with clarity in high-stakes moments. Leading With Empathy: Navigating Change with Emotional Intelligence How leaders can strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and increase engagement by understanding the human side of leadership. Next Gen Leadership: How to Communicate, Collaborate, and Lead Across Every Generation Practical tools to bridge generational gaps and turn differences into a strategic advantage for the organization. “I think Matt should train everyone on how to give a talk.” Brittany Eades, Supervisor, Humboldt General Hospital Matt has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX television programs and has delivered keynote presentations for organizations including McDonald’s, NASDAQ events, the United States Air Force Academy, and TEDx. When he is not speaking on stage, Matt is writing, coaching leaders, and developing leadership programs through his Leadership Academy. Outside of work he is a proud husband, dad, motorcycle rider, rock climber, and unapologetic yo-yo nerd. Matt lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife Lola and their son Valiant. Organizations invite Matt Brauning to speak when they want an event that energizes their leaders, strengthens their culture, and leaves teams with ideas they can immediately put into action.