Matt Sims

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events

"Among many Podcasting programs which focus on the Lean and the next generation of optimized manufacturing systems, I find Ever-So-Lean Podcast to be on the top. Matt is truly a master in producing well-structured and scientifically founded interviews with the leading experts on the topic. Matt's ability to cover all aspects of lean effects in an organization and his attention to useful details of continuous improvement is second to none." – Michael, OCM Sensei & Quantum Lean Grand Master, Consultant

"Matt's ability to captivate and educate his audience is exceptional. Whether he is hosting his podcast or presenting at a conference, his style is consistently engaging, passionate, and seemingly effortless. This approach not only makes complex topics accessible but also deeply resonant. At our recent event, Matt masterfully connected with the audience, delivering insights that were both thought-provoking and immediately applicable. What sets Matt apart is his unique blend of authenticity and expertise. His presentations go beyond mere information sharing; they inspire and provoke meaningful change. This rare quality has made a significant impact on my professional development and, undoubtedly, on that of many others." – Polina, Change Analyst, Luminate, Leeds City College

"Matt spoke at our annual Continuous Improvement event. He is one of the most engaging speakers. I watched as the audience leant in as he spoke, all captivated by his enthusiastic delivery style. I recommend listening to his Ever-So-Lean podcast, spreading the word globally of the benefits in embracing a continuous improvement / operational excellence ethos and culture. I can’t recommend Matt highly enough and firmly believe he’d bring a sprinkle of magic to any endeavour." – Jayne, Head of CI, STFC RAL Space

"I just had to collaborate with him and invited Matt along to host our annual internal awards which was a huge success. He was well received among our guests and understood the audience, which was truly impressive. As well as having great professionalism, conversations I've had with Matt have shown that his interest in Lean is truly authentic, asking us lots of questions about our business and how we deploy our Lean management. Working with him has been easy from start to end and would happily recommend." – Sarah-Jane, Continuous Improvement, Smiths Group Plc

"I was taken back with Matt’s energy, knowledge, and insight on why lean works, and how to make it work. If you ever get the chance to have Matt speak for you, his presentation will be nothing short of premium." – Paul, President, Fast Cap & Author ‘2 Second Lean’

"Matt came to speak at a team development event I arranged. Matt was great; it was an hour-long engaging presentation and relatable for the delegates at the event. There was really positive feedback from delegates who enjoyed the presentation, and they have advised that it has inspired them to do more learning and think more about how they can apply the principles shared in their roles going forward (which is exactly what I hoped Matt’s presentation would achieve). Matt’s just a generally really upbeat, friendly, relatable, and professional person who is adaptable and listened carefully to meet the brief (and also offered advice and input). It was a pleasure to work with him on this event, and I would definitely consider booking him again!" – Beck, Director of Training Program Management, NHS England

"Matt delivered a hugely engaging session as part of an employability roadshow we offered to a group of young adults. I was massively grateful to him, and his energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge will truly inspire the people he met." – Ian, National Schools Manager, Kingswood Learning & Leisure Group

"Matt is an amazing podcaster and speaker. When my book was published, I recorded many podcasts with a multitude of hosts. Matt stood out as one of the top podcasters that I spoke with." – Lynn, Author & Change Director

"The power in Matt’s panel speech was that 'success' has many measures, and salary is only one of them. He talks from the heart in a highly engaging and inspiring way, sharing his love of podcasting, and his people skills shine through. He was a wonderful speaker for this audience and I hope he will return. I would recommend him as a speaker." – Kathy, Employment Officer, University of Kent

“Matt delivered a hugely engaging session as part of an employability roadshow we offered to a group of young adults. I was massively grateful to him and his energy, enthusiasm and knowledge will truly inspire the people he met.” - Ian, National Schools Manager, Kingswood Learning & Leisure Group
 
"Matt brings a unique combination of energy, professionalism, and deep knowledge to the table. His ability to simplify Lean concepts while keeping the conversation light and engaging is truly impressive." - Jan, Vice President, Head of Process Transformation

"I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Matt at a speaking event in Cork, and I was genuinely impressed by his clarity of message and the way he connected with the audience. His keynote delivery was not only engaging but also deeply authentic, weaving storytelling seamlessly with powerful insights. Matt's ability to make complex concepts relatable, particularly through the 'Bridge of Inspiration Leadership' framework, left a lasting impact. His approach is both inspiring and practical, providing actionable takeaways for leaders and teams alike. I wholeheartedly recommend Matt as a speaker who brings relatability, authenticity, expertise, and real value to his audience." - Nicola, Career & Executive Coach

"Matt is an engaging speaker, who covers all the important aspects of starting your own business, and particularly the leadership skills that requires. Highly recommend." - Warren, Lecturer at University of Roehampton

"Matt's a dynamo! He has huge responsibility for continuous improvement and lean and still manages to run a professional-level podcast. As you can hear he is high energy and makes his podcasts both deep in content and exciting. I much enjoyed working with him." - Jeffrey, Global CI Icon

“IHG brought together all the Finance leaders from our Leased and Managed hotels across Europe, the theme of the conference was Waste Busting and how we in Finance can add value by eradicating waste and non-value processes. Matt facilitated a keynote and full day session helping us all to see and recognise the wastes, his passion, enthusiasm, and above all his engaging delivery help deliver a conference which was full energy. The only two things that we asked our leaders to come with was an open mind and curiosity, Matt certainly open their minds and they all left the wonderful InterContinental Malta with a great deal of curiosity about busting the wastes. We have now asked Matt to look at supporting us over the next 12 months in delivering this change making project, using Lean Six Sigma to improve our Guest experience, colleague engagement and owners returns. Would have no hesitation in recommending Matt not only for his leadership in Continuous Improvement but also helping lead a culture change to deliver great outcomes for customers, colleagues, and owners. P.S. Doing the Yes No game live in front of 80 colleagues was the most terrifying, exhilarating and above all fun thing I have done at any conference!!!!!!” - Neil, Finance Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts