My Speaking Page
Finding the right speaker for an event can be overwhelming and stressful! It can take hours to scour the Internet, looking for just the right person to fit your needs. My goal is to provide you with the information you need to make the best decision possible. Thank you for checking out my site. It’s a privilege to be considered as a speaker for your next event.
I am available to speak on multiple topics related to counseling, school climate, law enforcement, wellness, compassion fatigue, and other topics. My main focus is to offer opportunities for different organizations to enjoy an engaging, informative, and fun experience!
Testimonials:
“I have worked with Matt Bierds over the last 6 years and have always appreciated his professionalism, collaboration, and expertise in his content. He is an engaging presenter who connects with his audience every time! I have learned from him in his sessions over the years, as he has presented to counselors, educators, and school leaders. His content is current and relevant and the attendees have shared that with me that they leave his sessions feeling renewed and inspired!”
- Tisha Kolek, M.Ed.
Region 13 Strategic Initiatives Division
Coordinator: Guidance Services
Presentations Overview
With a background as a professional counselor, school counselor, and educator, my primary focus for professional speaking engagements relate to these environments. I also have extensive experience working with the criminal justice system, and can offer certain topics to improve this type of work environment as well.
I am currently focused on delivering presentations related to creating healthier and more productive work environments with a focus on wellness and psychological safety. These topics are specifically designed to accommodate:
Schools
Law Enforcement
Mental Health Professionals
School Counselors
Current Topics
“Self Care in a World Where We Care for Others”
This workshop focuses on self care, offering strategies and proactive steps to increase your wellbeing and resiliency. The primary audience for this workshop is people in social services (educators, counselors, social workers).
“Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace”
This workshop can be specifically designed to meet the needs of any workplace environment. Currently, I’m focusing on schools and law enforcement agencies. The goal of this program is to create greater levels of productivity, reduce turnover, improve the culture, develop better communication models, and remove the fear-based culture that many times is created in the workplace.
“Preventing Improper Relationships with Students”
Due to the growing percentage of educators engaging in improper relationships with students, this workshop is designed to teach educators/administrators strategies to prevent these issues by using proactive action plans to reduce risk. In fact, Texas has seen ten straight years of increased numbers of improper relationships, including a 42% increase in the past year alone. As a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, I have spent many years working with clients that have sexually acted out, including treating educators that have engaged in improper relationships.
Previous Speaking Engagements:
TEA Region 13 Counselor Workshop
Texas Counseling Association (TCA) Professional Growth Conference
Texas Counseling Association (TCA) Professional School Counselor Conference
Round Rock ISD Counselor Training
Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) Conference
Round Rock ISD- Round Rock Opportunity Center
Taylor ISD Counselor Training
Strengthening Youth and Families Conference
First Tee Austin
Why Choose Me to Speak at Your Next Event?
My presentations are designed to fit your unique needs. My goal is to provide an engaging, experiential, informative, and FUN presentation that helps clients learn new skills while enjoying the process.
