Author & Highly Acclaimed Speaker in the field build growth mindset & high performance
England
United Kingdom
Matthew Syed is an author and highly acclaimed speaker in the field of high performance. Matthew’s work explores a thought-provoking approach to high performance in the context of a complex and fast-changing world. By understanding the intimate connection between mindset and high performance, organisations can unlock untapped potential in individuals and teams, driving innovation and agility to secure a future-proofed environment.
Syed researched the backgrounds of some of the world’s leading sports stars and specifically what training and preparation they completed to achieve their great success. He demonstrates using the work ethics and mindsets of real champions not only what is required to be successful but that there are no easy shortcuts and that opportunity exists for all.
He has won numerous prizes for his writing including ‘Feature Writer of the Year’ at the SJA Awards and ‘Sports Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards. He is also a three-time Commonwealth table tennis champion and a double Olympian. He has written six bestselling books on the subject of mindset and high performance – Rebel Ideas, Bounce, Black Box Thinking, The Greatest, and his celebrated children’s books, You Are Awesome and The You Are Awesome Journal
‘Bounce’, which is an international bestseller, has been published in nine countries. ‘Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking’
Matthew is also co-founder of Matthew Syed Consulting (MSC); the company has worked with an impressive portfolio of clients to build growth mindset cultures and drive higher performance in individuals, teams and organisations. Matthew Syed Consulting’s cutting-edge thought leadership programme and digital learning tools are becoming a catalyst for real and lasting change within business and the public sector.
He delivers presentations on performance, strategy and mindset, as well as providing tailored events to businesses and organisations looking to get an edge in performance.
Matthew has been booked by many of the most innovative and forward-thinking organisations in the world including Goldman Sachs, Arsenal FC, Vodafone, Rolls Royce, BP, McKinsey, Alliance Bernstein, Oxford University, Saracens, McLaren, Deutsche Bank, Morrisons, T-Mobile, Genentech, Orange, the Premier League, United Bank of Switzerland, the England and Wales Cricket Board, Westminster School, Freshfields and Procter and Gamble.
“Matthew Syed is an extremely inspirational speaker. He succinctly and persuasively encapsulated the winning ethos during his presention to Vodafone’s Global Heads of Marketing. We departed feeling highly motivated”.
“The superlatives I have heard from attendees is a reflection of the importance of your thesis. My clients were fascinated by all angles of your overview, it could not have gone any better”.
“You’ve had a huge impact on our students and I can’t thank you enough for both the valuable message and the eloquence of its delivery. The number and quality of questions showed the level of engagement you elicited. A truly memorable afternoon”.
“Your talk was masterful and the audience was rapt throughout. They will cherish it for many a moon.”
“Matthew’s messages were fantastic. He not only described clearly how champions are made, but could also give evidence based arguments that supported his bold assertions. His influence on our squad and management was an extremely positive one for which we are very grateful.”
“Matthew Syed is a fabulous speaker with superb ideas. He challenges and inspires in equal measure.”
“Matthew was everything I had hoped for and more. He captivated the audience with material that he made directly relevant to our business. He was asked some thought provoking questions and came back with equally thought provoking answers. As a company we are on a journey of change and Matthew’s presentation supported our strategy for the year ahead and beyond”.
“A fantastic speaker with ideas that are both powerful and relevant. Eye-opening and wonderfully entertaining.”
“You’ve had a huge impact on our students and I can’t thank you enough for both the valuable message and the eloquence of its delivery. The number and quality of questions showed the level of engagement you elicited. A truly memorable afternoon”.
“Utterly inspiring. We are looking forward already to booking you again”
“Superb and engaging, Matthew captivated an audience of global professionals who went away with a refreshed sense of what it means to identify and motivate talented people”
“The best speech of its kind I have ever heard. It inspired, entertained and informed in equal measure.”
“A wonderful speech delivered to 1000 senior executives. Matthew’s messages are powerful and thought-provoking – and they have become central to the strategy of our business."
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