Matt Garman – The Corporate Adventurer is a highly sought-after and engaging leadership speaker who blends thrilling real-life adventures with sharp business insight. He demonstrates how unconventional experiences often teach more powerful lessons than traditional classroom learning, particularly when it comes to overcoming leadership challenges.
Matt’s talks captivate both aspiring and seasoned leaders. He draws on transformative experiences from his extraordinary life, showing how resilience, courage, and adaptability translate directly into effective leadership.
From leaving home at 16 to work as the lowest-ranking crew member on a fishing boat, to swimming the English Channel, and skippering a rowing team across the Atlantic Ocean, Matt has faced challenges that demanded focus, determination, and innovative thinking. Each adventure has provided unique insights into teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and pushing beyond perceived limits.
His path to leadership is equally unconventional. Matt shares honest and often vulnerable stories from his entrepreneurial journey, including building and successfully selling two technology companies. These experiences give his audience practical lessons in risk-taking, strategic thinking, and leading with authenticity.
Beyond the stage, Matt is a regular guest on radio shows and podcasts, sharing his insights with a wider audience. He is also the author of three books, including his most recent release, An Unconventional Journey into Leadership, which further explores the intersection of adventure, personal growth, and corporate success.
Through his talks, Matt inspires leaders to embrace challenge, think differently, and lead with courage—showing that true leadership often emerges when we step outside our comfort zones.
