Matthew Luhn knows what it takes to create memorable stories with enduring characters. He's an experienced storyteller, instructor, motivational speaker, and story consultant with over 20 years of experience at Pixar Animation Studios. He has worked on numerous films, TV shows, and video games — including some of your favourites.
Matthew's story talks benefit anyone looking to improve their storytelling skills or learn the power of persuasion through storytelling. Matthew's practical strategies can help individuals and teams connect more effectively with audiences, whether in filmmaking or business.
In his seminars, Matthew shares his process for creating new ideas and characters, developing great stories and story structure, and bringing story ideas to life from script to finished product. He uses storytelling's power to bridge the gap between business and emotion, driving your story toward one unforgettable selling point.
Matthew also works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals to help them craft and tell stories that build stronger brands and improve business communication. He understands the importance of storytelling in business and teaches practical strategies to connect, motivate, and lead people in today's world.
Additionally, Matthew offers talks on inspiring creativity in the workplace, differentiation and innovation in business, effective leadership, virtual visual storytelling, and the intersection of storytelling and big data. His insights and experiences will empower and inspire audiences to create stronger connections and achieve their goals.
Matthew Luhn is a highly accomplished storyteller who can help individuals and teams enhance their storytelling skills, strengthen their brands, and improve their overall communication.
In this session, Matthew Luhn emphasises that storytelling is essential for connecting, motivating, and leading in today’s business landscape. Drawing from his experience with ten blockbuster films, he offers practical strategies to help individuals and teams engage audiences emotionally. Attendees will learn how to harness the power of storytelling to effectively communicate their message and create a compelling narrative that resonates with their audience.
Matthew Luhn, a former story creator at Pixar Animation Studios, played a pivotal role in shaping the studio's innovative culture. In his engaging talk, he shares strategies for fostering an environment that nurtures new ideas and embraces failure as part of the creative journey. Attendees will learn how to empower relationships and build trust through authentic communication, equipping them with the tools to cultivate a thriving, innovative culture in their own organisations.
Matthew Luhn, a veteran storyteller from Pixar with two decades of experience, will explore the transformative impact of big data on storytelling and character development in films like Toy Story 3 and Inside Out. His insights will inspire publishers, advertisers, and innovators to harness big data effectively, enabling them to create deeper, more meaningful connections with their audiences. Attendees will learn how to leverage data to enhance their storytelling strategies.
In his engaging talk, Matthew Luhn, a former Pixar storyteller and animator with over 20 years of experience, explores the essential qualities of great leaders. He draws parallels between memorable movie heroes and effective business leaders, demonstrating how attendees can cultivate their own hero traits. By analysing the characteristics of iconic protagonists, participants will learn to enhance their likability, vulnerability, and vision, ultimately becoming inspiring leaders in their own narratives.
In his engaging talk, Matthew Luhn will explore how companies can stand out in a crowded market. Drawing on his experiences with iconic films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo, he will share valuable insights from his work with Disney/Pixar and Fortune 500 companies. Attendees will learn innovative strategies to differentiate their products, remain relevant, and ultimately enhance customer loyalty.
With working-from-home schedules increasing by 25-30% by the end of 2021, our ability to master visual virtual storytelling is essential to connecting with peers, customers, and potential customers online. In this interactive session, Matthew Luhn, writer, director, and former 20 year Pixar story artist, will share his 5 techniques on how to harness the power of visual storytelling to amplify your story and likability. — visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than words alone, — and while people only remember 20% of what they read, they remember 80% of what they see — 90% of all information transmitted to our brains is visual. 93% of all human communication is visual — ads in color are read up to 40% more often than the same ads in black and white
