Matthew Syed, Speaker | Author & High-Performance Pro

Matthew Syed

Inspire your team to never stop growing and to harness cognitive diversity with Matthew Syed, journalist, author, broadcaster and former table tennis player.

Matthew Syed | Speaker Biography

Bestselling Author of "Rebel Ideas"

Former Table Tennis Player & Broadcaster

Advisor to England Football Team for 2020 Euros

Known as "the ping pong guy" during his podcasting days with Freddie Flintoff and Robbie Savage, Matthew is widely recognized as an accomplished author, broadcaster, and former table tennis player. Drawing from his remarkable career, Matthew now assists top organizations in fostering a mindset of continuous improvement.

He shares compelling examples from various fields such as healthcare, business, education, sport, and even his experience in co-authoring David Beckham's autobiography. Matthew emphasizes the importance of implementing a growth culture and its positive impact on individual and organizational performance.

Leveraging insights from his bestselling book, Rebel Ideas, Matthew underscores the critical role of diverse thinking in every organization. He has had the privilege of speaking to major companies like Apple and Microsoft and most recently served as an advisor to the England football team during the 2020 Euros.

Why you should book Matthew Syed for a PepTalk

As a speaker, Matthew offers your team insights into fostering a growth mindset and the power of diverse thinking. His experiences, from sports to co-authoring with David Beckham, provide actionable strategies for improvement and innovation, positively impacting your organization's performance and culture.

Featured Sessions

Implementing A Growth Culture

An outstanding motivational speaker, Matthew Syed has worked with some of the world’s leading organisations to build a mindset of continuous improvement. Using compelling examples from healthcare, aviation, business, education, sport and the criminal justice system, Matthew’s keynote will highlight how to implement a growth culture and the difference this can have on performance – both at an individual level and at an organisational level.

Embracing Excellence: The 2024 Paris Olympics Journey

This speech explores the inspiring journeys of athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It focuses on their rigorous training, personal sacrifices, and the mental and physical resilience required to compete at the highest level, celebrating their dedication and the spirit of the Olympic Games.

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