ISBE School Wellness Conference

Matt Matkovich is a nationally recognized motivational speaker who has inspired audiences across the country since 2013 with raw energy, powerful storytelling, and an unwavering belief in human potential. Once comfortable with playing it safe, Matt chose discomfort, discipline, and growth, transforming his mindset, body, and purpose into a mission to help others discover what’s next for them. His journey from barely running a block to completing 100-mile ultra-marathons proves that extraordinary change is built through daily commitment and relentless self-belief. A College Board–recognized high school counselor with close to two decades in education, Matt brings both professional expertise and genuine heart to every stage he steps on. As a husband, father, educator, and ultra-runner, he lives the principles he teaches, starting each day before 4 a.m. with habits that sharpen focus and fuel excellence. Matt’s message is simple yet powerful: when you commit to becoming your best self, the impossible becomes inevitable.