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Matt Sims an entrepreneur, is a globally recognised leader in leadership development, business transformation, change, and operational excellence, with over 25 years of experience driving high performance at industry giants like Royal Mail and Amazon.
Renowned for his people-first approach and expertise in continuous improvement, Matt has built a reputation for empowering teams and developing high-performing cultures where people thrive.
Starting on the frontline, Matt’s career progressed through leadership ranks, culminating in senior operational roles. He went on to lead Continuous Improvement and Learning & Development functions across the UK, ROI, Europe, and globally.
Certified in Lean Mastery (MBB) by the British Quality Foundation (BQF) and a graduate of the World Class Manufacturing Academy, Matt combines technical expertise with real-world leadership insights. His actionable frameworks, including The Bridge to Inspirational Leadership, equip leaders with the skills to engage, inspire, and elevate their teams—driving meaningful results that last the test of time.
Matt’s passion for growth extends beyond corporate environments. He is the creator and provider of industry recognised accreditations through his Ever-So-Lean Learning Series, and the unique Ever-So-Lean Rising Stars™ Program, a BQF-accredited initiative for children that develops future leaders and nurtures a mindset of continuous improvement.
As the host of the multi-award-nominated Ever-So-Lean Podcast, Matt makes complex ideas accessible to a global audience in over 110 countries, with tens of thousands of listeners. The podcast has earned prestigious nominations, including Best Business Podcast at the 2023 UK Podcast Awards and Best Host in 2024.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to business excellence, Matt was honoured as a BQF Excellenteer in 2024 and is a finalist at the 2025 UK Excellence Awards for ‘Excellence in People Development & Engagement.’ The finals taking place at Wembley Stadium on March 27th, in the presence of HRH the Princess Royal.
What sets Matt apart is his remarkable ability to connect with people. His relatable, engaging style enables him to build authentic relationships across industries and backgrounds. Whether coaching executives, leading transformation initiatives, or inspiring people through his content, Matt’s energy, authenticity, and deep expertise leave a lasting impact.
His mission is simple yet powerful: to engage, empower, and inspire—proving that when people thrive, performance follows.
If you’re looking for a speaker, coach, or consultant who combines unparalleled expertise with a charismatic, engaging, authentic, relatable style, Matt Sims is the leader you need. His proven track record of high performance at the highest levels makes him the perfect choice for:
✔️ Keynotes that inspire action and shift mindsets
✔️ Workshops that equip teams with actionable strategies for success
✔️ Executive coaching to unlock leadership potential and drive high performance
Book Matt today and give your team the energy, tools, insights, and motivation to achieve outstanding results.
Audience: Educational Institutions / Corporate / Manufacturing / Non-profit Organisations
Embark on an inspiring journey with Matt as he narrates his extraordinary ‘mailroom to boardroom’ narrative. Starting as a Postal Worker at Royal Mail in 2001, Matt’s story exemplifies resilience, dedication to people and an unwavering drive for efficiency. Despite academic struggles, bullying, and low self-esteem, he defied the odds, rapidly ascending through the ranks. His journey culminated in pivotal senior roles at Amazon, where his impact was nothing short of transformative. This keynote unfolds a true-to-life success story, showcasing how passion, perseverance and commitment can shape an individual into a global force in leadership and continuous improvement. Attendees will be inspired to overcome obstacles, embrace change and chart their own path towards success.
Audience: Corporate / Manufacturing / Healthcare / Retail
Explore the art and science behind organisational transformation with Matt. Drawing from his impactful roles at Royal Mail, Amazon and Business Excellence Coach, he uncovers the key elements driving successful change. Focusing on people engagement, effective communication and continuous improvement, this keynote delivers actionable strategies to ignite innovation and foster lasting change within organisations.
Audience: Corporate / Manufacturing / Technology / Hospitality
Matt reveals the hidden facets of exceptional leadership. Using real-life stories and experiences, he highlights respect for people, engagement, agility and cultural sensitivity as the core elements in nurturing high-performing teams. Equip yourself with practical tools and approaches to cultivate an environment that breeds individual growth, team synergy and organisational triumph.
Audience: Corporate / Manufacturing / Finance / Engineering
Join Matt as he navigates the landscape of creating a culture steeped in continuous improvement methodologies. Drawing from his wealth of expertise in Lean, Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Agile and the renowned Toyota Production System, Matt unveils the transformative potential of fostering a culture of ongoing improvement. Through compelling case studies and actionable insights, discover the power of integrating Lean principles not only to streamline processes and eliminate waste but also to cultivate an environment that nurtures growth, innovation and sustainable profitability within your organisation. Learn how these methodologies serve as catalysts in instilling a mindset of relentless improvement, enabling teams to evolve, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Audience: Corporate / Manufacturing / Media & Entertainment / Professional Services
Communication is the cornerstone of impactful leadership. Join Matt as he unravels the secrets behind effective communication in driving organisational change. Drawing from his experience in senior roles in huge organisations like Royal Mail and Amazon, and his talents in presenting and broadcasting, he shares strategies for engaging, inspiring, motivating and aligning teams towards a shared vision, fostering a culture of transparent and impactful communication.
Audience: Corporate / Manufacturing / Startups / Government & Public Sector
In this dynamic keynote, Matt addresses the challenges of leadership in today’s ever-evolving business landscape. Learn insights on change management, adaptation and innovation based on his personal learnings from transformative roles at Amazon and Royal Mail. Gain practical strategies to embrace disruption, navigate uncertainties and leverage change as a catalyst for growth and resilience within your organisation.
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define you. In this talk, I share my journey of learning to live with anxiety, the challenges I’ve faced, and the tools that have helped me turn anxiety into a powerful catalyst for growth.
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Mental health challenges don’t have to stop you from achieving your goals. In this talk, I’ll share how I’ve balanced managing mental health while building a successful career. It’s an honest discussion about breaking the stigma, overcoming adversity, and creating a career that aligns with your well-being.
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Matt spoke at our annual Continuous Improvement event. He is one of the most engaging speakers. I watched as the audience leant-in as he spoke, all captivated by his enthusiastic delivery style. I recommend listening to his Ever-So-Lean podcast, spreading the word globally of the benefits in embracing a continuous improvement / operational excellence ethos and culture. I can’t recommend Matt highly enough and firmly believe he’d bring a sprinkle of magic to any endeavour.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Matt through the BQF and was really impressed by his innovation of finding this gap in the market becoming a commentator in the field of Excellence and Lean. I just had to collaborate with him and invited Matt along to host our annual internal awards which was a huge success. He was well received among our guests and understood the audience which was truly impressive. As well as having great professionalism, conversations I’ve had with Matt have shown that his interest in Lean is truly authentic, asking us lots of questions about or business and how we deploy our Lean management, Working with him has been easy from start to end and would happily recommend.
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