Speaker Topics
Matthew brings a warm and authentic style that helps audiences feel instantly at ease, creating an environment where meaningful connection and learning can take place. As both a serial founder and facilitator of nature-based corporate programmes, Matthew combines practical experience with relatable storytelling to ensure sessions are engaging, memorable, and useful. Matthew is committed to helping organisations design experiences that inspire lasting wellbeing, stronger culture, and positive environmental impact.
The role of nature in improving wellbeing and performance
Nature is a powerful reset for attention, stress, and mental clarity. Matthew explores how time outdoors supports wellbeing and sharper thinking, and shares practical ways individuals and teams can use nature to improve focus, creativity, and performance.
Sustainability and nature-positive business practices
Sustainability is moving from “nice to have” to a real business expectation. This session breaks down what nature-positive thinking looks like in practice, how to make sustainability credible through behaviour, and how organisations can take meaningful steps without slipping into performative messaging.
Social connection in an increasingly digital world
As work becomes more digital, connection can quietly fade. Matthew looks at what gets lost when teams rely on screens and speed, and shares simple habits and rituals that rebuild trust, communication, and real human connection.
Combating loneliness at work and in life
Loneliness is often invisible, but it impacts wellbeing, engagement, and retention. Matthew unpacks the modern drivers of loneliness and offers practical ways individuals and workplaces can create stronger support, belonging, and connection.
Building resilient and adaptable teams
Resilient teams respond to change without burning out or losing momentum. This topic focuses on the behaviours and rhythms that help teams stay flexible, communicate under pressure, recover faster, and keep moving forward together.
Managing burnout and supporting mental wellness
Burnout is not just workload, it’s prolonged stress, low recovery, and disconnection. Matthew shares a grounded framework to recognise early warning signs, protect energy, and create practical supports that improve mental wellness and sustainable performance.
Leadership for a changing world
Modern leadership requires clarity, empathy, and steadiness in uncertainty. Matthew explores how leaders can guide teams through change, build trust, make better decisions under pressure, and create environments where people can thrive.
Team building and effective collaboration
Great collaboration is built, not hoped for. This session provides a practical approach to team building that improves communication, strengthens trust, and helps teams work better together, with tools that translate into day-to-day execution.
Creating workplace cultures of belonging and purpose
Culture is shaped by everyday interactions, not posters on a wall. Matthew shows how belonging is built (or lost), how purpose becomes real through behaviour, and what leaders can do to create a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.
The future of work: flexibility, connection and wellbeing
Flexibility is here to stay, but it needs intention to avoid disconnection. Matthew looks at what the future of work demands, including healthier boundaries, stronger team connection, and wellbeing practices that support performance across hybrid and modern workplaces.
