Mathew Blades

Mathew Blades communicated live with thousands of listeners every day for 28 years. As an award-winning broadcaster, he learned that success, leadership, trust and performance often come down to one thing: conversations. Blades helps leaders and teams identify the conversations creating workplace friction and gives them practical tools to turn friction into progress through his Air-Check Your Life and SHARP Communication frameworks.

Before becoming a keynote speaker, Blades spent nearly three decades in radio and television, interviewing presidents, professional athletes, actors, musicians, entrepreneurs and everyday people with extraordinary stories. His ability to connect with people from every walk of life helped shape the communication strategies he now teaches to organizations across the country. Audiences appreciate his rare combination of real-world communication experience, practical tools and engaging storytelling.

Blades is the author of "Go First," a podcast host, communication consultant and community advocate. Known for his interactive presentations and audience participation, he leaves attendees with immediately actionable strategies to improve communication, strengthen trust, reduce workplace friction and create better results both personally and professionally.