Matthew Kohut

Matthew Kohut

Keynote Speaker: Matthew Kohut is the managing partner of KNP Communications.

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Matthew Kohut Biography

Matthew Kohut is the managing partner of KNP Communications. He has coached thousands of speakers for events ranging from live television appearances to TED talks. In addition to conducting communications trainings for clients in the government, private, and nonprofit sectors, he has served as a communications consultant to organizations including NASA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Harvard University. He previously worked as a speechwriter and researcher for the dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Matt holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University

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Matthew Kohut Speaking Topics

Be Compelling

Everyone wants to know how to be more influential, but most of us do not believe we can have the kind of magnetism or charisma that we associate with someone like Bill Clinton or Oprah Winfrey. Kohut shows audiences that this isn’t something we have to be born with—it’s something we can learn. During a funny, compelling presentation full of interactive exercises and body language examples, he shares insights on strategies for “moving through the world” – detailing how people sum each other up and how issues like gender affect people’s perceptions. Drawing on cutting-edge social science research as well as their own work with Fortune 500 executives, members of Congress, TED speakers, and Nobel Prize winners, Kohut reveals:

  • The common thread connecting Machiavelli and Martin Luther King

  • The secret technique behind the success of Bill Clinton, Ann Richards, and Denzel Washington—one that you can use today

  • How looks affect our career prospects

  • The single best strategy for getting someone to agree with you

How do I book Matthew Kohut to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Matthew Kohut 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 Kohut, 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 Kohut or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Matthew Kohut for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Matthew Kohut, 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 Kohut, 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.

Where does Matthew Kohut travel from?

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

Who is the agent for Matthew Kohut?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthew Kohut 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 Kohut 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 Kohut 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.


Matthew Kohut is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthew Kohut for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matthew Kohut generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renee Richards, Michelle Young and Brad Gilbert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthew Kohut for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Matthew Kohut Speaking Topics

  • Be Compelling

    Everyone wants to know how to be more influential, but most of us do not believe we can have the kind of magnetism or charisma that we associate with someone like Bill Clinton or Oprah Winfrey. Kohut shows audiences that this isn’t something we have to be born with—it’s something we can learn. During a funny, compelling presentation full of interactive exercises and body language examples, he shares insights on strategies for “moving through the world” – detailing how people sum each other up and how issues like gender affect people’s perceptions. Drawing on cutting-edge social science research as well as their own work with Fortune 500 executives, members of Congress, TED speakers, and Nobel Prize winners, Kohut reveals:

    • The common thread connecting Machiavelli and Martin Luther King

    • The secret technique behind the success of Bill Clinton, Ann Richards, and Denzel Washington—one that you can use today

    • How looks affect our career prospects

    • The single best strategy for getting someone to agree with you

  • How do I book Matthew Kohut to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Matthew Kohut 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 Kohut, 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 Kohut or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Matthew Kohut for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Matthew Kohut, 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 Kohut, 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.
  • Where does Matthew Kohut travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthew Kohut 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 Kohut 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 Kohut 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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