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Cat Matson

CATalyst for innovation, growth and potential

Cat Matson is a highly sought after MC and panel facilitator. She connects the dots between speakers, themes and your organisational strategy while leading deeply connected and enjoyable conversations, both on stage and with your audience.

As Brisbane’s chief digital officer, Cat led what is believed to be the world’s largest design thinking event, Brisbane Innovate, three years running, with 500+ attendees collaboratively solving civic challenges such as sustainable building practices, economic development, small business empowerment and accessible transport.

Cat is also an inspiring keynote speaker, teaching audiences to find and use their voice to create impact in their world.

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Key Points for Cat Matson

Cat Matson was Brisbane’s chief digital officer, leading the digital transformation of the city’s economy from 2014 - 2020.
Rather than focusing on the latest tech fad, she takes a practical and human-centric approach to innovation, sparking ideas, and facilitating productive collaborations.
As a small business owner, consultant and former public-servant, Cat has unique insight into how the world works, and how to fuel the connections needed to create real world impacts in today’s economy.
Once described as ‘the medium for business’, Cat’s has innate talent for seeing ‘the magic’ in people, opportunities and businesses, and bring that magic to life.

Topics for Cat Matson

The imposter in the room: Why we feel like a fraud amongst our peers
Imposter syndrome is real, oh-so-common and, at its worst, can lead to self-sabotage. Discover the surprising path to ‘recovery’ and Cat’s proven methodology for overcoming it.
Authentically speaking: Talking your way into the hearts of your ideal customers
In a world increasingly dominated by AI slop and sameness, how do you stand out and connect, authentically, with your ideal customers? Discover how to express yourself, authentically and confidently, to build profitable relationships.

Testimonials for Cat Matson

We wanted to say a huge thank-you for travelling around the country with us to deliver the “Communicating Through Conflict” workshops during our Professional Development Days. Your energy, positivity and delivery truly brought the sessions to life. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants commenting on how practical and engaging they found the “Agreement Frame” tool and the framework around building trust amid conflict, including the storytelling canvas. Many have expressed interest in future collaborations, and several even asked when we’ll have you back!Thanks again for partnering with us—your passion and authenticity are a perfect match for what we’re building at DCM Institute.
Program Manager
DCM Institute

Audience Comments on The Imposter In The Room
"Cat was a fantastic speaker and it was nice to receive validation on this and coaching on how to navigate"
"So bloody good! The first time I have seen a definition and a tool to help combat it. Loved the brag bag and how to show up with your story."
"Very engaging. I'll be taking this one back to the team meetings to discuss and personalise for them."
"I learnt new things. Very engaging."
"Captivating speaker - made me think how far I've come in my career journey"
"Incredible, empowering and funny."
“Cat recently presented at our annual Australian Local Government Women’s Association QLD Branch Conference.
Her presentation on Imposter Syndrome was a highlight of the conference and our members loved the idea of a ‘brag bag’.
Cat is an engaging speaker, sharing her experiences in a relatable way and also providing great strategies to incorporate into your everyday life.”
Secretary
Australian Local Government Women’s Association