BREAKING: One‑And‑Done Keynotes Lose Most Of Their Impact Within The First 24 Hours.
From 75 Minutes On Stage To 12 Months Of Better Leaders For Your Organization: A Complete, Done‑For‑You Follow‑Through System For Your Next Event.
This keynote system is built for high‑stakes event owners, HR leaders, and senior executives who cannot afford a forgettable keynote and need leadership behavior to change long after people leave the room.
Who This Offer Is For
Corporate event and conference planners whose reputation rides on the keynote and who want a zero‑risk, high‑impact speaker
HR, L&D, and people leaders under pressure to prove ROI on leadership spend and done wasting budget on talks that don’t stick
Senior executives and business unit leaders who see leadership as the bottleneck and want a defining moment that aligns culture and creates momentum
Who This Offer Is For Not For
Budget event planners shopping for the cheapest possible speaker.
Audiences looking only for motivation or entertainment.
Organizations that want a one‑off “rah‑rah” moment with no follow‑through.
Teams and leaders with no real commitment to improving leadership or culture.
Why Top Events Are Redesigning Their Keynote Strategy
Most organizations are still spending big on keynotes that entertain for an hour and disappear within 24 hours, leaving leadership behavior exactly where it was before. The events that win are quietly shifting to keynotes built on reinforcement science, so the message drives culture, performance, and engagement long after the stage lights go down. Here's what happens when you stop gambling on "motivational" talks and start using a High-Impact Leadership Keynote System:
THE RESEARCH IS CLEAR
"Organizations that pair keynote experiences with physical books and 30-day reinforcement systems achieve 65% higher content retention and measurable leadership behavior change."
— Harvard Business Review, Workplace Learning Studies
This is why The High-Impact Leadership Keynote System™ includes both as standard.
OUR PROCESS
Stop Paying For Keynotes People Forget By Monday, Create A Leadership Moment That Lasts All Year
This system replaces one-and-done talks, speaker roulette, and post-event disappointment with a predictable, reinforced leadership transformation experience.
01
Align & Customize
You share your audience, objectives, and event theme. Matt's team conducts a deep-dive to understand your culture, leadership gaps, and success metrics, then tailors stories, data, and frameworks specifically to your organization.
02
Deliver & Activate
Matt delivers a 60–75 minute high-energy leadership keynote, virtual or in-person, grounded in psychology, performance science, and practical leadership tools your people can use immediately
03
Reinforce & Extend
Every attendee receives the companion book plus a 30-day reinforcement toolkit, and your executives get a debrief session so the message is reinforced in meetings, 1:1s, and programs for months, not hours
OUR SERVICES
One Performance-Based Leadership Keynote System, Built On Three Core Phases
The only leadership keynote offer where you're not just buying "a talk," you're installing a simple, science-backed system that turns a 75-minute session into a 12‑month leadership asset.
Strategic Event Alignment
Matt's team partners with your event lead and HR/L&D stakeholders to align the keynote to your strategic priorities, culture, and audience realities, so it never feels generic.
High-Impact Leadership Keynote Delivery
Matt delivers a customized keynote that blends story, research, and tools, designed to speak directly to overwhelmed managers, burned-out teams, and executives who need a culture reset
Post-Event Reinforcement
Your leaders receive structured follow-up content, every attendee gets the book, and your executive team gets a debrief—turning the keynote into the front door of your leadership development strategy.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients are saying.
Real Events. Real Leaders. Real Culture Shifts.
“Matt is among the best speakers I have ever heard. He captures his audience’s attention with his fascinating, inspirational story, and the examples of extraordinary organizations and leaders. He offers valuable content for improving sales and building effective teams, and inspires people to serve at a higher level.”
- Kristen Butcher – Director of Professional Development, Illinois Association of Realtors
“Your message to the FPPTA membership hit home! Your presentation was awesome! You pushed all the right buttons that we discussed in our many pre-conference telephone conversations. You are truly an inspiration!”
- Peter Hapgood – Education Consultant, Florida Public Pension Trustee’s Association
“Matt is one of the best speakers I have heard. He shared ideas and tools that will certainly help our partners to more effectively lead their teams and achieve better business outcomes. He also presented in a way that was very inspiring, and helped make our retreat a truly transformational experience.”
- Bob Hottman – CEO, EKS&H
“Overall, 99 percent of participant evaluations gave you a rating of excellent. Your presentation was a perfect fit for our organization as the information was relevant and needed while you managed to connect with the audience in an inspiring and entertaining manner.”
Shane N. Yates, CAE, CMP – Executive Director Ohio Society of Association Executives
Why this matters
Never Pay For Another Keynote Thats Forgotten by Monday
Most keynotes deliver a temporary energy boost, then disappear. Your leaders return to work inspired for 48 hours, then fall back into the same patterns. The research is clear: 70–90% of keynote content is lost within a week without reinforcement.
The High-Impact Leadership Keynote System™ solves this with three mechanisms other speakers don't offer:
✅ Pre-Event Customization - Matt aligns the message to your culture, not a generic deck
✅ Physical Book Reinforcement - Every attendee gets a permanent reference tool
✅ 30-Day Post-Event Toolkit - Leaders receive structured follow-up to lock in behavior change
Result: Your keynote becomes a 12-month leadership asset, not a one-hour memory.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Never Pay For Another Forgettable Keynote.
Two ways to bring The High-Impact Leadership Keynote System™ to your event, both designed to beat the forgetting curve and create measurable culture change. You only pay when you're ready to book.
Virtual Keynote Experience
Bring The High-Impact Leadership Keynote System™ To Your Virtual Event
(Based on customization depth and audience size)
60–75 minute virtual keynote (interactive & engaging format)Tailored workflow automation
Pre-event strategy session with your event lead & HR/L&D teamInfinite revisions
Digital book access for every attendee
30-day post-event reinforcement toolkit
Recording rights for internal distribution
Optional live Q&A session
90%+ audience rating guarantee
Best For:
Remote teams, hybrid events, regional conferences, and organizations looking for transformational keynotes without travel logistics.
MOST POPULAR
In-Person Keynote Experience
The Complete Transformational Leadership Experience
(All-inclusive — travel included for U.S. & Canada)
60–75 minute high-energy leadership keynote (customized to your audience)
Pre-event strategy session with your event lead & HR/L&D teamNo limit on requests
Physical books for every attendee (no additional cost)
Travel, lodging, and logistics (U.S. & Canada)
30-day post-event reinforcement toolkit
Executive debrief session (30 minutes)
Optional live Q&A or breakout session
Event highlight reel for internal use
90%+ audience rating guarantee
Best For: Leadership summits, annual conferences, company-wide meetings, and high-stakes events where the keynote is the defining moment.
🔒 GUARANTEE
90%+ Audience Rating Guarantee
If your audience ratings fall below 90% satisfaction, Matt will provide a complimentary follow-up virtual session at no additional speaking fee. (Qualifying events only.)"
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions.
Everything you need to know about booking Matt Tenney for your event.
How do you customize the keynote to our specific audience
Matt's team completes a detailed intake on your attendees, culture, and strategic goals, then tailors stories, research, and frameworks so the keynote feels like it was built for your room—not recycled from the last conference.
What exactly do attendees receive?
Every attendee receives a physical copy of the companion leadership book (for in-person events) or digital access (for virtual events), plus 30 days of micro-lessons and reinforcement prompts delivered via email.
Is there any kind of guarantee?
Yes. For qualifying events, if audience ratings fall below 90%, Matt will provide a complimentary follow-up virtual session at no additional speaking fee."
What types of events is this best suited for?
Leadership summits, company-wide meetings, culture reset offsites, annual conferences, and high-stakes sales kickoffs where the keynote makes or breaks the perceived value of your entire event.
How far in advance should we book?
Matt accepts only 24 speaking engagements per year. Most organizations book 6–12 months in advance to secure their preferred date.
Do you offer virtual keynotes?
Yes. Virtual keynotes are $7,500–$10,000 and include all the same customization, books (digital access), and reinforcement as in-person engagements.
Ready To Make Your Event Unforgettable? Let's Talk.
If you're tired of keynotes people forget by Monday, and ready to deliver a transformational leadership experience your attendees will reference for months, let's talk.
Share your event date, audience profile, and goals. We'll confirm fit, hold your date, and build a customized keynote experience around your strategic priorities.
70–90%
Of keynote content is forgotten within a week, unless reinforced with books and structured follow-up.
21–25%
Higher profitability and business outcomes in organizations with strong leadership development.
65%
Higher content retention when keynotes are paired with physical books and post-event reinforcement.
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