Matt Barbet
Crisis-tested broadcaster Matt Barbet equips leaders to communicate with clarity, credibility, and confidence, when it matters most.
Why book Matt Barbet for your next event
- Matt has sat face-to-face with royalty, A-list celebrities, and political leaders, including HM King Charles III, Angelina Jolie, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. These experiences make him uniquely positioned to share how to lead meaningful conversations, ask the right questions, and connect with audiences at every level, skills that translate directly to boardroom communication and media engagement.
- With over 20 years of experience fronting major news coverage for the BBC, ITV, Channel 5, and now Sky News, Matt Barbet offers a wealth of knowledge in communicating clearly under pressure. His presence and poise, forged in the fast-paced world of live broadcasting, equip organizations with the tools to deliver concise, confident messages when the stakes are high.
- Matt has reported on the frontlines of elections, wars, and natural disasters, often live and under immense pressure. This background allows him to deliver powerful keynote sessions on resilience, decision-making, and leadership in crisis, giving business leaders proven strategies to remain composed, credible, and agile during challenging times.
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Mastering Communication in High-Pressure Moments
With over 20 years reporting major global events for BBC, ITV, and Sky News, Matt Barbet brings unrivalled expertise in high-pressure communication. As a seasoned anchor and former PR partner, he equips leaders with tools to manage crises, shape powerful narratives, and speak with confidence when it matters most. His keynotes deliver actionable insights that help organizations build trust, lead with clarity, and thrive in times of change or scrutiny.
Keynote Speaker Matt Barbet is a trusted and highly experienced broadcaster, journalist, and communications expert with more than two decades on the frontlines of global news. Best known for anchoring flagship programs on BBC, ITV, Channel 5, and currently Sky News, Matt has reported from war zones, natural disasters, and major political events, interviewing some of the world’s most influential figures, including HM King Charles III and Angelina Jolie.
Matt’s unique background combines deep media insight with high-level strategic communications. As a former partner at leading PR firm Freuds, he advised Fortune 500 CEOs, public figures, and global brands on storytelling, crisis response, and reputation management. This blend of live broadcast pressure and corporate advisory makes his keynotes especially relevant for organizations facing communication challenges, public scrutiny, or transformation.
When you book Matt Barbet for your event, you bring in a speaker who knows how to lead with clarity when it counts. His keynotes deliver powerful lessons on staying composed under pressure, communicating with impact, and building trust in complex environments. Whether you’re preparing leadership teams, navigating change, or managing a crisis, Keynote Speaker Matt Barbet delivers the tools and insights your organization needs to thrive.
Engaging, professional, and razor-sharp, Matt offers real-world strategies drawn from high-stakes experiences, making him an ideal speaker for conferences, leadership seminars, and industry events.
Keynotes
Keynote by Matt Barbet:
Living in a Tumultuous World: How to Turn Crises into Opportunities
In today’s unpredictable world, crisis management is a universal challenge, impacting individuals, businesses, and entire sectors. What truly defines future success isn’t the crisis itself, but how we respond to it. In this compelling keynote, Matt draws on his frontline experience covering global events, and his expertise as a senior communications consultant, to reveal how reputational risk can be managed and turned into opportunities. Audiences will also gain actionable insights into preparing for the inevitable, responding with agility, and learning from the successes and missteps of others.
Keynote by Matt Barbet:
Artificial Intelligence - the clues in the name: why it makes the “real” more important than ever.
AI sparks both excitement and anxiety in equal measure, with fears about lost jobs and diminished human connection paramount. But while technology evolves, the value of human judgment, empathy, and instinct remains irreplaceable. In this keynote, Matt explores how we can embrace AI’s potential while doubling down on what makes us truly human. Audiences will discover why nurturing genuine communication and authentic relationships is more vital than ever in an AI-driven world.
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