Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, award-winning storyteller, and dynamic speaker who brings a unique perspective as an award-winning elementary school teacher with 27 years of experience. He helps organizations unlock the transformative potential of storytelling to inspire leadership, foster innovation, and elevate communication—all while driving sales and increasing profits.

With bestselling titles like Storyworthy and Stories Sell, Matthew has collaborated with global powerhouses, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Harvard, Yale, MIT, The World Bank, Adobe, Live Nation, CVS, and The Schmidt Family Foundation. His keynote presentations, workshops, and consulting services provide leaders and teams with actionable tools to communicate effectively, build meaningful connections, and influence with impact.

A 61-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion, Matthew’s storytelling expertise and captivating style have been showcased on NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. As the co-founder of Speak Up and founder and CEO of Storyworthy, he has trained leaders and teams worldwide to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that drive results.