Welcome Super Bowl Champion Matt Birk and Professional Speaker Paul Vitale met on the Winter Park practice field of the Minnesota Vikings in 2008 during a Vikings Community Service event. Though their backgrounds were very different, each man had the same desire burning deep inside: to help people use their talents to positively change the world. Working in tandem from the stage or individually from opposite ends of the country, Matt and Paul assist people and organizations in becoming more successful by equipping, empowering, and challenging them to be the very best that they can be. Matt Birk and Company is dedicated to providing a lasting message to individuals from all walks of life, while assisting your organization in the pursuit toward achieving maximum potential.
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Matt Company CEO and Super Bowl champion Matt Birk is a 15-year veteran of the National Football League. Since retiring from football in 2013, Matt has held a number of roles inside the NFL League Office. A six-time NFL Pro Bowl Selection and two-time All Pro, Matt proved to be an undisputed leader on the field and was named the sixth smartest athlete by Sporting News. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in economics, Matt was the recipient of the 2011 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for his excellence on and off the field, including his commitment to emphasizing the importance of education through his H.I.K.E. Foundation. Established in 2002, H.I.K.E. signifies hope, inspiration, knowledge, and education, and impacts the lives of at-risk children by providing interactive programs and resources needed to guide a child though key educational transitions. Matt parlays his diverse experiences culled from winning championships, creating partnerships, and educating others into a memorable message that connects with attendees and transforms audiences. He speaks to organizations across the country about the value of true inspiration, lasting leadership principles, the dynamics of teamwork, and fulfilling potential. Clients such as 3M, Coca Cola, Northwestern Mutual Life, Patterson Companies, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Walmart have benefited from the programs Matt has presented to their teams. He is the author of All Pro Wisdom: The Seven Choices that Lead to Greatness, and resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
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Paul Paul Vitale has become one of America’s most sought-out speakers and trainers by using his unique combination of excitement, energy, and experience to encourage and motivate others. The president of Matt Birk and Company, Paul served for 22 years as CEO and founder of Vital Communications, Inc., is a native of Arkansas, and acquired his degree in mass communications and journalism from the University of Central Arkansas. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Game for Life National Advisory Board, a member of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Travel Council, served on the Los Angeles Rams Training Academy Leadership Board, and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel. Paul was selected by the readers of Arkansas Business as Best Motivational Speaker and Trainer. Paul speaks worldwide about the significance of optimism, a strong work ethic, and concepts vital to personal and professional growth, while reaching hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life. His clients include Southwest Airlines, ESPN, the National Football League, Walmart, Baptist Health, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Dole Hong Kong. Paul’s expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to encourage people to exceed their potential have been described by his audiences as extraordinary. Paul has written the best sellers Life?; Sell With Confidence; Pass It On; and Discover the Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life? Now,, as well as curriculums in use across the nation. He resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. Now
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Services ❑ Keynote Presentations and Seminars ❑ Consulting and Facilitating ❑ Professional Presentation Coaching ❑ Professional Media Training ❑ LMS Hosted Curriculums and School Keynotes ❑ Empowering Books and Products
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Keynote Presentations and Seminars Paul’s topics include:
Matt’s topics include:
Legendary Leadership in Action
Leading to Win
Setting the Tempo for Success
What Makes Teams Great
Inspired Teamwork and Leadership
Stop Stopping Yourself
Succeeding in the Battle for Well-Being
Using Your Compass
Unleash the Power of YOU!
Mastering the Fundamentals
Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life?
The Character Edge
Energize the Enthusiasm that Exists Within
Five Things I Think I Know About Success
Organizations trust Paul and Matt to deliver results through dynamic keynote presentations, empowering leadership and teamwork seminars, and engaging breakout sessions. To learn more about our topics and areas of expertise, call today at 501.626.2630. 501.626.2630 | 6
Consulting and Facilitating Consulting:
Facilitating:
The following four areas are offered to both individuals and companies to assist in becoming stronger leaders in their respective industries. At Matt Birk and Company, we bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each client served, always searching for ways to increase overall growth and improvement utilizing an approach that is results-driven.
In today’s complex and interconnected world, it is more important than ever that your organization work together collaboratively. Facilitation plays an important role in engaging group members in that process. From leading important discussions to navigating your organization through the strategic planning process, Matt Birk and Company will work with you and your team to set attainable goals, garner critical feedback, and find solutions to chronic problems. The following two areas are offered to organizations of all sizes. With a successful outcome in mind, we stand ready to strategize with you.
✓ Organizational Diagnostics ✓ Sales Management Solutions ✓ Entrepreneurship ✓ Career Coaching
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✓ Moderating Meetings ✓ Strategic Planning
Professional Presentation Coaching and Media Training Presentation Coaching:
Media Training:
With countless messages shared continually, an individual’s ability to convey a precise point while building rapport and maintaining the attention of others is crucial to the overall outcome. As a seasoned presenter, Paul recognizes that being able to communicate a complete all-around message is vital; nonetheless, the manner in which it is delivered makes the message either succeed with the audience or plummet. Simply stated, “Understanding a subject matter well and being able to effectively communicate it are two vastly different things.�
A successful media encounter hinges on developing essential skills that will keep you poised and confident when facing tough, experienced journalists. Your reputation and credibility can depend on your ability to work effectively with the news media. Sharpening your communications skills can minimize negative news coverage, eliminate viral gaffes, and help ensure that your key messages are heard and understood properly.
Whether coaching clients one-on-one or training in large group settings, Paul teaches fundamental techniques that he has personally implemented throughout his speaking career, proven to obtain positive results. The areas of concentration Paul teaches have each been scrutinized extensively and can be immediately implemented into the arsenals of frontline employees or mid- and upper-level executives.
Matt will guide you through the importance of having a media encounter strategy and how to make it work in your favor. His wealth of experience dealing with all facets of the media on a local, regional, and national scale will prepare you for various scenarios and potential stumbling blocks, and empower you to develop the means to use interviews as opportunities to protect your reputation, promote your platform, and further your cause.
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LMS Hosted Curriculums and School Keynotes For a comprehensive listing of our LMS hosted curriculums and school keynote presentations suitable for both students and faculty, contact Paul at 501.626.2630.
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Empowering Books and Products Matt and Paul’s selection of inspiring books, interactive curriculums, and motivational products offer something for everyone. To browse our complete product line, visit store.mattbirkandcompany.com. All Pro Wisdom: Matt takes you on a very personal journey that will help you discover the Seven Choices that will put your life and your business on a trajectory for greatness. Based on his fifteen years of experience as an offensive lineman with the Minnesota Vikings and the 2013 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens, Matt shares the highs and lows of what it means to live with greatness at the highest level. Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life?: Finding your purpose in life can be a challenging process, but it is definitely something you can conquer. Paul penned Are You Puzzled by the Puzzle of Life? as a reminder of the many basics waiting to be mastered in this complex world. You will rediscover numerous key thoughts and ideas that you have learned before, along with many you may have never encountered. Pass It On: Pass It On is a collection of 365 inspirational and motivational quotes from a variety of individuals, past and present. The pages are full of ideals that leaders have passed on to their followers, that mothers and fathers have passed on to their children, and that we, as free spirits, continue to voice to those who are eager to listen. Pass It On will help turn the darkest days into days filled with an abundance of enlightenment. Sell With Confidence: Paul will help you unlock your sales potential through the fundamentals found between the covers of Sell With Confidence. Written with the sales professional in mind who strives to build quality relationships and move from marginal to memorable, each independent chapter examines the human factor of selling as well as the entire process of salesmanship. Discover the Now: During a time when our world is in need of more encouragement than despair, more radiance than gloom, Paul’s personal collection of photographs and quotations presented within the covers of this book is meant to stir a fury of inspiration. Embrace the vibrant images and fluent phrases as you loosen the grip of the past and release the anticipation of the yet to come, in order to live more in the moment. 501.626.2630 | 10
Why Select Matt Birk and Company Choosing the appropriate speaker is a great responsibility. Your organization’s reputation is as important to Matt and Paul as their own. Therefore, your investment not only secures their complete dedication, Paul and Matt also pledge the following as added assets to ensure your satisfaction:
Your speaker will consult with you prior to your event to make sure the message found in the presentation includes the information and objectives you deem necessary.
Your speaker will immediately contact you upon arrival at the selected venue to answer any last minute questions prior to your event.
If so desired, your speaker will supply and set up all computer equipment including an LCD projector at no additional cost to your organization.
At the conclusion of your event, your speaker will make available a complimentary article relating to the information shared during the presentation, suitable for publication. Your speaker pledges to act in an ethical and professional manner at all times and operate with integrity so as to be deserving of your trust.
After the engagement, Matt Birk and Company will conduct a post-event consultation to ensure that all goals and objectives were met.
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Clients Served As a former professional athlete, I was impressed with Matt’s ability to relate to everyone on our team. His insights and principles from an amazing 15-year NFL career provided so many comparisons to the day to day struggles in life, sales, and business. Matt’s ability to weave humor into a powerful message was the highlight of our conference. – M. B., Vice President-Corporate Accounts, KaVo Kerr Group Paul, thank you for your outstanding presentation to our Global Internal Audit Services team at Walmart. I’ve received wonderful remarks complimenting your enthusiastic message and the way you connected. You definitely hit the mark! – Brandi Joplin, Chief Audit Executive, Walmart, Inc. The insight and guidance you have offered my organization and me have been crucial, not only to building our brand, but growing our bottom line. – Glen Johnson, President, Blue Flame Minerals Having worked in the professional sports industry for 23 years, the best speaker I have been around is Matt Birk. I have had Matt speak to the media, business groups, banquets, civic organizations and community groups among others, and he is always right on message with each one of them. Matt brings a sense of humor along with a message that resonates with each of the crowds that he speaks to. – B. H., PR Director, Minnesota Vikings
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• Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• St. Louis Cardinals
• Minnesota Grain & Feed Association
• Antiques Roadshow
• Financial & Security Products Association
• Green Bay Packers
• International Association of Assembly Managers
• Holiday Companies
• Faith & Ale
• James Madison University
• Catholic Schools Center of Excellence
• University of Kentucky
• Walmart
• Texas A&M
• National Football League
• Nashville School District
• 3M
• National Association of Secondary School Principals
• Coca-Cola
• Georgia Department of Education
• Northwestern Mutual Life
• United States Postal Service
• Patterson Companies, Inc.
• Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
• Courage Centers
• State of Rhode Island
• Tri-County Healthcare
• United States Chamber of Commerce
• Baltimore Ravens
• Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Whether inspiring, facilitating, or educating others, Paul and Matt bring knowledge, excitement, and professionalism to your organization. To learn more about our services and areas of expertise, call today at 501.626.2630. 501.626.2630 | 14
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