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Matthew Emerzian is a bestselling author, renowned keynote speaker, and the founder of Every Monday Matters, an organization transforming lives and reshaping workplace culture through reinforcing that you matter.
Described as “The Thought Leader of Humanness,” Matthew Emerzian is on a mission to help individuals and organizations embrace The Mattering Mindset™. His powerful keynotes and workshops redefine workplace culture, leadership, and personal well-being by addressing the fundamental need we all share: to know that we matter. Matthew Emerzian is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Matthew Emerzian’s fees.
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Before becoming a bestselling author and sought-after speaker, Matthew Emerzian was at the height of his career in the music industry. As the Senior Vice President of Robert Kardashian’s music marketing company, he worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including U2, Coldplay, and Avril Lavigne. He had the job, the lifestyle, and what many would define as “success.” But one Monday morning, everything changed. Overwhelmed by a severe panic attack that spiraled into chronic anxiety and depression, Matt realized that everything he thought mattered didn’t.
Determined to rebuild his life with purpose, Matt discovered a life-changing realization: mattering is at the heart of everything we do. This led to a pivotal transformation, inspiring him to write the bestselling book Every Monday Matters and create The Mattering Mindset™—a framework that has transformed lives, businesses, and communities worldwide.
Matthew took his personal journey and turned it into a global movement. As the Founder and CEO of the non-profit Every Monday Matters (EMM), his programs impact millions of people, from students in over 3 million classrooms to employees at some of the world’s biggest companies. Through EMM’s initiatives, individuals reconnect with their sense of purpose and belonging, creating thriving workplaces and communities.
His work has been featured by Oprah.com, The Today Show, Fast Company, and numerous other major media outlets. He is also a four-time bestselling author, with books that offer actionable insights into personal fulfillment, leadership, and company culture.
The same leadership skills and strategies that got companies to where they are today aren’t the same ones that will propel them into the future. Matt’s research and experience prove that mattering is the foundation of high-performing teams, engaged employees, and resilient cultures. Companies that implement The Mattering Mindset™ see measurable improvements in engagement, productivity, and retention.
Matt’s work highlights the critical areas that impact both personal and business success:
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Matthew Emerzian is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has taken the stage for industry leaders like Zoom, Google, Outreach, HP, Jack in the Box, Chili’s, Genentech, Amgen, and more. When you talk with him, it’s easy to see why. This work matters to Matt, it’s not transactional. He delivers a proven human-heavy framework for mattering that’s more than just inspiration – it’s transformation. Together, we can create a future where everyone knows how much and why they matter. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and schedule an exploratory Zoom call with Matthew Emerzian to tailor his keynote to your audience. You matter™.
In this grounded, impactful, and actionable keynote, Matt shares his deeply personal story from his music industry panic attack to discovering the powerful insights that have inspired millions. He shares how to make purpose and impact tangible, that we are one discovery away from a life of true meaning, and that we all play an integral role in building the teams and organizations we dreamed of being a part of.
In today’s dynamic business environment, creating a culture where every employee truly matters is the key to unlocking unprecedented potential and performance. While most people try to force this level of performance, Matt explains that optimized culture and performance exist when a team feels a deep sense of belonging, safety, collaboration, and contribution.
To connect deeply, to serve a greater purpose, and to be genuinely valued, each person needs to feel that they matter. In this keynote, Matt shows you exactly how to do that.
Participants will delve into how a culture of mattering not only enhances employee wellbeing and engagement, but also drives innovation, resilience, and sustainable success. Together, we can create cultures that people will never want to leave.
Leaders today face unprecedented challenges in maintaining a healthy, high-performing workforce. We’re witnessing an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges. Burnout, anxiety, and poor well-being are sweeping the nation, and leaders today need a new playbook to face these challenges. That playbook is called The Mattering Mindset.
Matt Emerzian has dedicated the last two decades to changing the conversation about mental health. He believes profitable growth is only achieved when people know how much and why they matter. It not only triggers widespread organizational success, but personal and professional growth too. Get ready to level up every member of your organization.
Transform the way you live your life with a message of unexpected hope, radical joy, and deep connection.
You matter. Not because of what you earn or how you look or what you’ve achieved, but because you are inherently valuable. Author Matthew Emerzian takes this seemingly simple premise and shows readers how truly understanding their own worth will change every aspect of their lives. You Matter is a call to empathy and a joyous celebration of the value of each and every person.
The book is structured into three sections, each of which expands the concept in ever widening ripples. In the first section, “I Matter,” readers come to terms with their own worth, in “You Matter” that awareness expands to acknowledge and celebrate the value of the people around us, and finally in “We Matter” Emerzian explores the power of a thriving community with those around us. Each chapter features exercises, journal prompts, and conversation starters to help readers dive deeper.
Author Matt Emerzian is the founder of Every Monday Matters, a not-for-profit dedicated to spreading the message of self-worth and compassion to people throughout the world. Every week 1.2 million people―from elementary school children to employees at national corporations―engage with ideas and concepts from Every Monday Matters.
You Matter is a manifesto of self-esteem and call to action for people to find their meaning and live fully―and change the world while doing so.
Change Your Life One Monday at a Time
For everyone inspired by Ignite Your Truth; Present Over Perfect; Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, You are a Badass, comes Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity―your guide to self and social transformation.
Reconnect with what really matters: Each of us has the power to change our lives, find happiness and joy, and become a force for good. The only way to do this, however, is one week at a time. Matthew Emerzian, founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of the not-for-profit organization Every Monday Matters will inspire you to find your purpose and tackle your goals week by week. Personal and social change happen when we step outside of ourselves, connect, and serve one another.
Keep it simple: Every Monday Matters is broken up into thirteen themed chapters, each with four Mondays to help you engage and experience the significance of the month's theme. Each week, you'll find a mindful moment to reflect on and a challenge to take action towards something that matters to you. The steps you take every Monday will have a ripple effect on your life and the world.
Give back: All proceeds from book sales support the Every Monday Matters K-12 Education Programs, helping millions of youth learn and embrace how much and why they matter.
Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity offers guidance with:
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