Naturally Quiet: Succeeding as an introvert
Matt Philpott
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional, Charity
- Fee:
- Unknown: Standard keynote fee. Waived (expenses only) for public sector, NFP, or select key events.
- Category:
- Life Skills
- Updated:
- 29th August 2026
- Tagged:
- Introvert | Leadership | Leadership Personalities | Introversion
Can quiet people be effective leaders? Why do so many organisations reward extroverted behaviours? And what can introverts do to succeed in environments that seem designed for someone else?
In this lively and insightful keynote, Matt examines how workplace culture has evolved to favour extroversion, explores the unique strengths introverts bring to teams and leadership, and shares practical techniques for thriving in meetings, presentations, networking situations and leadership roles.
Combining research, humour and actionable advice, Naturally Quiet helps audiences rethink what effective leadership and influence really look like, proving that sometimes the most powerful voice in the room isn't the loudest one.
Views: 13 | Enquiries: 0About Matt Philpott
Matthew Philpott is the Executive Director of Technology at NHS England, leading national digital, data and technology operations across one of the world’s largest healthcare systems. With a career spanning the Home Office, NHS, and global telecoms, he brings real-world insight into how technology enables public services at scale — especially under pressure.
As a speaker, Matthew is valued for his clarity, pragmatism, and ability to connect strategy to frontline reality. Whether addressing executive leaders or operational teams, he draws on lived experience from major incident response, critical infrastructure delivery, and complex change programmes. Audiences consistently appreciate his thoughtful, grounded perspective — and his ability to make even technical topics feel human, urgent, and relevant.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Chartered Manager and Fellow of CMI (CMgr FCMI), Chartered Fellow of BCS (FBCS CITP), Fellow of the IET (FIET), and Leading Practitioner of FEDIP (LFedIP), Matthew also serves as National DDaT Advisor for St John Ambulance, where he helps align digital approaches with community-based care and volunteer operations.
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