Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author, Storytelling Coach, Marketing and Communications Consultant & Teacher

Matthew Dicks Biography

Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of six novels and three nonfiction titles: "Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Art of Storytelling"; "Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Strategies to Propel Your Creative Life"; and "Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand."

His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide.

Dicks is a record 62-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour. His solo show “You’re a Monster, Matthew Dicks” debuted at Theater Works in Hartford, CT in 2023.

He has also performed in the New York City Comedy Festival in 2022 and 2023.

When not hunched over a computer screen, he fills his days as an elementary school teacher, storyteller, marketing, branding, and sales consultant, speaking coach, blogger, columnist, wedding DJ, and minister. He has been teaching for 26 years and is a former West Hartford Teacher of the Year and a Connecticut Teacher of the Year finalist.

Dicks' client roster includes Google, Salesforce, Amazon, Microsoft, Smucker’s, the FBI, the Max Borges Agency, the Eric and Wendy Schmitt Foundation, Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and many more. He also works with Olympic athletes, world-class mountaineers, standup comedians, magicians, attorneys, breast cancer survivors, the children of Holocaust survivors, world champion memorizers, the clergy, and more.

Dicks is also the CEO of Storyworthy — a company that creates and distributes online education on storytelling, marketing, sales, and branding. He is also the founder and artistic director of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces storytelling shows throughout New England.

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Matthew Dicks Videos

Someday Is Today: Achieve Your Goals And Live Without Regret
How to tell better stories | Matthew Dicks (Storyworthy)
What is a Story? | Matthew Dicks | TEDxBerkshires

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Matthew Dicks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Storytelling, Journalism, Performing Arts, Educational Motivational, Education, Education Reform and Marketing.

Where does Matthew Dicks travel from?

Matthew Dicks generally travels from Newington, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Matthew Dicks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Storytelling and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthew Dicks for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matthew Dicks generally travels from Newington, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ted Chiang, Laura Numeroff and Lois Lowry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthew Dicks for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/01/2025.

Matthew Dicks Videos

Someday Is Today: Achieve Your Goals And Live Without Regret
How to tell better stories | Matthew Dicks (Storyworthy)
What is a Story? | Matthew Dicks | TEDxBerkshires
  • How do I book Matthew Dicks to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Matthew Dicks for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Matthew Dicks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Matthew Dicks or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Matthew Dicks for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Matthew Dicks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Matthew Dicks, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Matthew Dicks speak about?

    Matthew Dicks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Storytelling, Journalism, Performing Arts, Educational Motivational, Education, Education Reform and Marketing.
  • Where does Matthew Dicks travel from?

    Matthew Dicks generally travels from Newington, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Matthew Dicks?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthew Dicks for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Matthew Dicks for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Matthew Dicks or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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