I bring 250+ million data points on happiness, workplace culture and performance to your audience.

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HI THERE. I’M MATT PHELAN

I use data to share stories that matter. I share insight on what drives engagement and happiness at work.

My talks blend personal stories with 250+ million data points on workplace culture and performance.

I want your audience to learn and go away wanting to make a long term positive impact in their career.

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“A great speaker who brings interesting insights to business.”

Shanna Wendt, Coca-Cola EP

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“Matt presented insightful data in a really engaging way.”

Mandy Hartley, Apple

“Thought provoking, he brings insight and energy to the stage.”

Sarah Byrne, Google

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"An expert in the space who genuinely cares about making a positive impact."

Scott Sweeney, Mars

"Matt increased our revenue by 15% after years of being flat ($150m over 3 years).”

Vincent Gillet, Hertz

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See me in action.

12 million lessons in happiness.

What can we learn from 12 million lessons in happiness? Drawing on millions of data points from The Happiness Index, I share the story of happiness in the workplace. Discovering happiness through adventure and the author of Freedom to be Happy.

John, the beetle.

Join me on a journey talking about John and his experiences.

Transforming workplace culture through data-driven human insights.

Keynote speaker.

From board rooms to large business conferences I aim to spark conversations and attempt to create meaningful change.

My talks are data-driven and served up with real-world insights, providing actionable takeaways rather than just theory.

If you're looking for a speaker I'd love to discuss your ideas and how I can contribute to your next event.

Workplace culture consultant.

My passion lies in cultivating work environments where individuals and groups can perform.

I firmly believe that you can't simply "make" employees happy or engaged, my approach is to help create the right environment where the essential ingredients are readily available for employees to be happy, engaged and ultimately perform.

I love bringing energy and fresh perspectives to a wide range of events.

Whether it's guiding a corporate conference, hosting a lively awards ceremony, or engaging an audience at a public gathering.

My approach is always to tailor my delivery to suit the specific tone and goals of your event, making sure your message is delivered effectively and memorably.

Event host.

NED and board advisor.

I bring board-level expertise on subjects I specialise in, such as workplace happiness, employee engagement, performance and growth.

I approach advisory work from an entrepreneurial perspective, always looking for fresh angles and practical solutions in areas such as culture, brand and M&A.

I love working with teams to turn big ideas into actionable plans with lasting impact.

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MY PURPOSE

"My purpose is to end guesswork in the boardroom. I work with companies to connect their day to day data to board level decision making".

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I specialise In.

Happiness.

Culture.

Performance.

Growth.