Matt Lindley

In this powerful and personal keynote, Matt Lindley explores what true diversity and inclusion look like in practice — and why they are critical to performance, trust and resilience in today’s organisations. Drawing on his experience as one of the first openly gay pilots in the Royal Air Force, Matt shares what it was like to pursue a career in aviation at a time when being homosexual was illegal, and the impact this had on leadership, culture and belonging.

Through compelling storytelling and real-world insight from high-pressure aviation environments, Matt demonstrates how inclusive leadership creates psychologically safe teams, encourages people to speak up, and reduces risk. Audiences gain a deeper understanding of the role leaders play in flattening hierarchies, valuing difference, and enabling individuals to perform at their best — especially under pressure.

This keynote challenges assumptions, inspires courageous leadership, and leaves audiences with practical actions to build more inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

In this insightful keynote, Matt Lindley explores the critical link between mental health, stress, and performance in high-pressure environments — lessons drawn from his career as an RAF pilot and commercial airline captain. He highlights how mental wellbeing directly impacts decision-making, teamwork, and resilience, and why organisations that prioritise it see stronger engagement, reduced errors, and higher performance.

Using real-life aviation case studies, practical psychology, and relatable workplace examples, Matt illustrates how stress affects the human mind and behaviour under pressure. He offers actionable strategies for leaders and teams to foster psychological safety, support wellbeing, and maintain peak performance even in challenging circumstances.

This talk empowers audiences to better understand mental health in the workplace, break stigma, and create cultures where people can thrive personally and professionally.

In this inspiring keynote, Matt Lindley shares practical strategies to build resilience and maintain performance under pressure, drawing on his experience as an RAF pilot and commercial airline captain. He explores how individuals and teams can adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of uncertainty, stress, and high-stakes challenges.

Through engaging stories from aviation and real-life leadership scenarios, Matt demonstrates how mindset, decision-making, and self-awareness influence resilience. He offers actionable tools to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain confidence, while fostering a culture that supports persistence and wellbeing.

This talk equips audiences with the insight and practical techniques to navigate change, overcome setbacks, and emerge stronger — both professionally and personally.

In this thought-provoking keynote, Matt Lindley explores what it takes to lead inclusively in today’s diverse and fast-moving workplaces. Drawing on his own journey as one of the first openly gay pilots in the RAF, he highlights how leaders can create environments where everyone feels valued, empowered, and able to contribute fully.

Through real-world examples from aviation and business, Matt demonstrates how inclusive leadership fosters trust, encourages people to speak up, and drives better decision-making and performance. He provides practical strategies for recognising unconscious bias, flattening authority gradients, and building teams that thrive under pressure.

Audiences leave inspired to lead with authenticity, embrace difference, and embed inclusion as a core driver of organisational success.

In this dynamic keynote, Matt Lindley examines the critical connection between stress, decision-making, and performance — lessons drawn from his experience as an RAF pilot and commercial airline captain. He explores how high-pressure situations affect focus, judgment, and team dynamics, and why understanding this link is essential for workplace success.

Through engaging stories from aviation and real-world business scenarios, Matt shares practical strategies to manage stress, maintain clarity under pressure, and optimise both individual and team performance. He demonstrates how creating psychologically safe environments and encouraging open communication can reduce errors, enhance collaboration, and drive better outcomes.

Audiences leave with actionable insights to handle pressure more effectively, make confident decisions in challenging situations, and perform at their best even in stressful conditions.