Matt Eventoff

About Matt Eventoff

Preparing C-suite executives for high-stakes moments where the outcome matters. Over 24 years of working with senior leaders preparing for nearly every type of high-consequence event: M&A, capital raises, investor relations briefings, earnings calls, board defense situations, media appearances, TED, the World Economic Forum (Davos), the United Nations, CES, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and legislative bodies on four continents. Clients have included multinational organizations, corporate boards, founders, and diplomatic missions across more than 90 countries (on-site) and diverse industries. Work also includes serving as a board advisor on communication strategy for directors navigating complex stakeholder situations. Selected to participate in the U.S. State Department\'s Speaker Specialist Program. Served as professional advisor to the Princeton University student organization Speak with Style for a decade. Currently a guest lecturer at Princeton University\'s School of Public and International Affairs. Previously served as an adjunct professor in the Rutgers University Business School Executive MBA program. Additional teaching includes Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Texas, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Miami School of Law, and numerous other universities in the United States and abroad. The Oratory Project provides free public speaking training and resources to underserved students. To date, more than books have been distributed at no cost. Author of The Oratory Project (American Writing Awards Winner, 2024), Oratore: The Art of Communication, and It Really Is As Simple As ABC: What Leaders Can Learn From Masterful Orators. Also author of Speak Fearlessly, a graphic novel, and co-author of Speechless, an illustrated children\'s book.Both are offered free of charge to at-risk children and young adults as part of The Oratory Project\'s mission.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Princeton Public Speaking

   Feb 2002 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   When clarity, confidence, and presence determine outcomes—we advise leaders.At Princeton Public Speaking, we advise executives and leadership teams in moments where communication defines direction, confidence, and trust. From IPOs to board transitions, capital raises to global stages—our work is tailored, discreet, and rooted in one principle:High-stakes communication must be authentic to the leader to hold under pressure.We don’t prescribe one-size-fits-all techniques. Instead, we refine how each leader thinks, sounds, and decides under pressure—strengthening what already works, removing what doesn’t, and ensuring every message carries clarity and authority.🧭 Areas of SpecializationOur work centers on moments where visibility, scrutiny, and consequence converge.• Executive presence and strategic delivery• Messaging under pressure (crisis, capital, media)• Influence across internal and external stakeholders Sample Engagements• Investor roadshows and IPO preparation• Board presentations, earnings calls, and leadership transitions• Davos, CES, TED, Aspen, UN, and legislative testimony• Media coaching, crisis messaging, and institutional keynotes Global ImpactWe’ve worked in 90+ countries with leaders from Fortune 100 firms, founder-led startups, defense agencies, Ivy League institutions, and sovereign governments.Our mission is consistent:Make every message matter. Ensure every moment holds. Discretion Over PromotionClient relationships are confidential by design. Public testimonials are intentionally limited. Verified client endorsements are available via LinkedIn Recommendations.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor's degree, Communication, Political Science

• University of Pennsylvania

  Master's degree, Communication

Skills

• Crisis Communications
• Presentation Coaching
• Political Campaigns
• Press Releases
• Intercultural Awareness
• Professional Communication
• Change Management Communications
• Politics
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Media Coaching
• Executive Development
• Media Skills Training
• Corporate Development
• Spokesperson Training
• Intercultural Training
• Change Management
• Key Messaging
• Legislative Relations
• Management
• Public Policy
• Strategic Communications Counsel
• Communications Strategy
• Executive Coaching
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Media Interviews
• Leadership
• Mock Interviews
• Key Messages
• Expert Witness Services
• Strategy
• Messaging
• Strategic Communications
• Speech Coaching
• Lecturing
• Executive Communications
• Spokesperson
• Executive Management