SPEAKER
Matthew Syed
Writer, journalist, broadcaster
Matthew is an author, speaker and expert on high performance. He has written seven best-selling books, including Bounce, Black Box Thinking, Rebel Ideas, and children’s books like What Do You Think? and You Are Awesome. He works with top organisations to foster a mindset of continuous improvement and has contributed as a multi-award winning journalist for The Times and The Sunday Times. Matthew is also the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Sideways, which is currently in its sixth series. Prior to his writing career, he was England’s number one table tennis player for nearly a decade.
In Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking, Matthew highlights the importance of cognitive diversity in solving today’s complex challenges. The book explores the success strategies of high-performing teams, drawing on insights from psychology, anthropology, and data science. Matthew’s work focuses on how mindset can drive high performance, helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential, foster innovation, and adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Matthew is the co-founder of Matthew Syed Consulting, which helps businesses and the public sector implement growth mindset cultures. He is also committed to improving mindsets in education, working closely with schools and young people. As a founding member of Greenhouse Sports and an ambassador for PiXL Educational Foundation, he actively supports initiatives aimed at empowering the next generation.