Matt Kovatchis
Matt Kovatchis Speaks
About the Speaker/Moderator
Matt Kovatchis, CPCC, is a keynote speaker and executive coach specializing in stress management, self-compassion and leadership. He delivers interactive keynotes and workshops for associations, corporations and leadership teams.
Before launching his speaking career, Matt spent seven years in corporate banking at PNC and Capital One. That experience led him to explore emotional well-being and ultimately shape his work helping others navigate similar challenges.
Matt holds a CPCC credential from the Co-Active Training Institute. He has worked with organizations including CBRE, Illinois Bankers Association, Wells Fargo, MPI and PCMA.
He is the author of the guided journal Enjoying Your Own Company and host of The Men in the Arena podcast. Matt lives in Chicago. Outside work, he enjoys exploring coffee shops and spending time with his rescue dog, Patty.
Matchmaking Information
Attending
Stop beating yourself up
Leading with emotional intelligence: The EQ edge for event professionals
MPI keynote: The winner's mindset
Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (2)
Date
Session
Health and well-being
Stop beating yourself up
Replace self-criticism with a more effective path to performance. Explore how self-compassion improves resilience, productivity and leadership. Learn practical ways to respond to stress and setbacks with greater confidence and clarity.
Learning outcomes:
Recognize how self-criticism impacts performance and well-being
Respond to stress and setbacks in a healthier, more constructive way
Apply self-awareness to improve focus and effectiveness
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5
Employee engagement
Personal and professional development
Mental health
Speaker (1)
Matt Kovatchis
Matt Kovatchis SpeaksSession
Leadership and culture
Leading with emotional intelligence: The EQ edge for event professionals
Event leaders manage more than logistics. They manage people, relationships and pressure, often in real time.
Discover how emotional intelligence can become a leadership advantage when timelines are tight and expectations are high. Explore practical approaches to building self-awareness, managing stress, strengthening trust and turning difficult conversations into productive outcomes.
Learning outcomes:
Build greater awareness of stress triggers and lead with intention rather than reactivity
Recognize emotions as useful information rather than distractions
Strengthen trust with clients and teams through emotionally intelligent communication
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5
Speaker (1)