Meet Your Host — Matthew Adkins

Matthew Adkins is a pastor, speaker, leadership strategist, and execution coach known for helping leaders and organizations close what he calls “The Execution Gap” — the space between intention and implementation.

As the founder of The Leadership Climb and creator of SpeakCon / YouthCon, Matthew equips leaders, entrepreneurs, youth, and professionals with practical strategies to communicate clearly, execute consistently, and lead with direction.

A Zig Ziglar Corporation Certified Speaker and Coach, Matthew has taught leadership and personal development principles to teams, executives, students, and organizations across multiple industries. His speaking style combines high-energy storytelling, practical execution frameworks, and actionable leadership principles audiences can immediately apply.

Matthew is also the author of several leadership and personal development books, including The Focused Leader and The Focused Teen, with a mission to help individuals move from distraction and hesitation to clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Through SpeakCon, Matthew is creating a platform where emerging and established voices can develop their speaking presence, build confidence on stage, and become more visible in business, leadership, and life.