MATTHEW CARNEY · EVENTS & RESIDENCIES

Guest Expert, Speaker
& Visiting Coach

Invite Matthew Carney to speak, teach, or coach at your event or destination. Practical talks, movement workshops, expert commentary, and guest wellness residencies focused on strength, Pilates, and active longevity.

For companies, conferences, ships, resorts, retreats, and media.

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Based in Sydney · Enquiries welcome for online and destination engagements

Pilates with Matthew: Matthew wearing a headset microphone and demonstrating in a reformer studio — Pilates with Matthew · Strength, mobility, and longevity.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

Bring movement and learning
to your audience.

Choose a focused session or discuss a programme of activities for your team, audience, or guests.

Conferences
& events

Presentations and practical sessions for conferences, fitness organisations, and community events.

Fitness and active longevity talks
Pilates and movement workshops
Panel discussions
Education for fitness instructors

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Media & expert
commentary

Interviews, demonstrations, and clear explanations of exercise and movement for your audience.

News and television segments
Podcast and radio interviews
Exercise demonstrations
Commentary on strength, Pilates, and longevity

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Ships, resorts
& retreats

A visiting coach for a short stay, with classes and activities tailored to your guests and facilities.

Group Pilates and movement classes
Guest talks and workshops
Individual fitness coaching
A coordinated wellness programme

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Corporate
wellness

Workplace talks and practical movement sessions that give your team useful skills to take away.

Movement for the working day
Shoulder, spine, and hip mobility
Strength and healthy exercise habits
Interactive team sessions

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Matthew demonstrating a Pilates exercise while teaching a large group mat class — From my group Pilates teaching. Practical movement can be part of the session, alongside the conversation.

TOPICS TO START THE CONVERSATION

Useful ideas.
Practical movement.

Suggested themes. We’ll shape the content, level of participation, and format around your audience.

01 / ACTIVE LONGEVITY

Exercise regularly, but still feel stiff?

Explore the mobility, balance, and coordination work that can be missed in a regular fitness routine, with exercises to try.

02 / FORTY MOVES TO FREEDOM

Movement skills for an active life.

A practical introduction to the ideas in my book: building a movement practice that complements existing workouts and supports everyday capability.

03 / STRENGTH & PILATES

How Functional Training and Pilates work together

Connect resistance training with body awareness, core control, and mobility. Discuss how to choose exercises and organise a balanced routine.

04 / WORKPLACE WELLBEING

Movement for the working day.

Accessible movement breaks and practical ways to work on shoulder, spine, and hip mobility around desk-based work.

05 / ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Pilates for Athlete Strength and Conditioning

Use Pilates principles to complement strength and conditioning, with a focus on core control, coordination, and movement awareness.

06 / TRAINER EDUCATION

Pilates for Personal Trainers

Practical ways to bring Pilates principles and exercises into personal training sessions.

07 / LONGEVITY MINDSET

How to Cultivate a Longevity Mindset

Connect today’s exercise choices with long-term goals, sustainable habits, and an active, independent life.

08 / GROUP TEACHING

Teaching Large-Group Reformer Class

Explore class planning, clear cueing, exercise progressions, and managing a room of different abilities.

SHIPS · RESORTS · RETREATS

A visiting coach.
A programme for your guests.

A residency can bring together teaching, exercise, and individual guidance across a short stay. We’ll discuss your guests, facilities, schedule, and the experience you want to create.

My background includes serving as Senior Fitness & Wellness Specialist aboard The World in 2023–24.

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AN EXAMPLE TO ADAPT

A day of guest activities

Morning: Mat Pilates or a movement class
Afternoon: A talk with practical demonstrations
By arrangement: Individual coaching and guest consultations

Activities and duration are agreed with your team to suit the venue and guests.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Teaching, coaching,
and life at sea.

I bring more than 20 years in personal training and 15 years teaching Pilates, across individual coaching, studio ownership, group teaching, and shipboard wellness.