After co-founding Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute, Matt Whiat has consulted with organizations of all sizes from around the world. Matt focuses on regenerating workplace environments, allowing all members of a team to feel valued and listened to. Matt also works with businesses to boost the performance of their teams and to build trust within them, strengthening the skills of leaders to better guide those working under them towards success.
Prior to his speaking and consultancy work, Matt enjoyed a long-lasting career in the Airforce and wider military/security sectors. Working with the UN, NATO and the Pentagon, Matt has worked at some of the highest levels of the security services and assisted in bringing peace to different regions of the world whilst also working to maintain the security of the United States. Matt is well-respected around the world for his work across different industries.
Before his career truly began, Matt earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University. Following this, Matt attended Troy University and The Air Force Institute of Technology to attain his graduate degrees, graduating in international relations, finance and management. Whiat is an esteemed TEDx speaker, giving him much experience in speaking to large audiences and getting his message across. In his speaking and consultancy work, Matt gives keynote talks about accountability, leading through change and the power of candor.