Hello I’m Matthew Johnstone, I like to try and make a complex world simple.

My name is Matthew Johnstone I am a best selling author of 9 books.

I am an illustrator, digital platform developer, consultant, mental health & wellbeing advocate and passionate keynote speaker. My company’s name is Drawn from Experience (DFE). Everything that I do is drawn from my life, drawn by my hand and drawn from the incredible experts I have the privilege to work along side with.

I call myself an ‘Image Translator’ where I take complex information around mental health, stress, resilience, mindfulness, wellbeing and turn them into easy to understand imagery and messaging. An image can be processed up to 60 thousand times faster than the written word, therefore I like to get to the core of an idea in the blink of an eye.

In a previous life I was a highly awarded creative in the advertising industry, which taught me how to communicate simply and affectively with ideas, metaphors and stories that stick.

Image translation, problem solving, helping people, story telling and lateral thinking are my core strengths. Please reach out if you’d like to book a talk, buy a book, or help the wellbeing of your office, classroom or community.

Thanks for visiting. Matthew J

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“He has true gift of connecting with audiences more than any other speaker I have worked with before.”
Camilla ThompsonManaging Director | Select Wellness

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“Matthew has the unique ability to make complex subjects simple to understand through his beautiful illustrations and stories.”
Valencia ShunmugamHealth & Wellbeing Advisor | Sydney Metro

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“Matthew engages audiences big and small with his incredible warmth and authenticity.”
Suzie ReiderManaging Director Brand Solutions | Google

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“No-one looked at their phone, not one; they were all mesmerized.”
Jack MortlockCommercial Director | Tonic Health Media

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“He had our audiences not just enthralled but up and sharing their own experiences - something that doesn't always happen in corporate settings.”
Helen SilverAO | Chief GM Workers Compensation | Allianz

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“Matthew’s presentation was certainly the highlight of the day.”
Lucinda MaunsellManager | Strategy & Resilience | Sydney Water

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“What I personally liked the most was Matthew’s welcoming and matter-of-fact manner and clear desire to get people to open up a conversation where they may have once feared to walk.”
Anna LissamanDirector of People & Talent | TVNZ

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“The ultimate professional who took the time to learn about his audience and their circumstance which resulted in a perfectly tailored presentation.”
Jodie StewartTransition Centre Manager | Holden

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“He is just the ticket for anyone with the desire to open minds, promote health, wellness and resilience.”
Linda GilbertSenior Health Advisor | HQS Commission

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“You have touched the hearts and minds of our people.”
Sjolke BoomsmaSafety Operations Manager | CSR

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“Inspiring. Thought provoking. Impactful. Funny.”
Olivia Sarah-Le LacheurHead of Life Distribution | CommInsure

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“The feedback we have received from all who attended has been overwhelming.”
Paul HeptonstallSenior NRL Welfare & Education Manager

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“He has a unique capacity to communicate a positive and empathic message to the complex topics that he addresses.”
Professor Gordon ParkerFounder of the Black Dog Institute | AO recipient

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“There is more wisdom and insight into the human condition by spending 45 minutes with Matthew Johnstone than a lifetime of browsing self-help books.”
Norman GillespieCEO | UNICEF Australia

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“Our survey rated your presentation at 9.7/10 which is outstanding.”
Mitchell TaylorChapter Chairman | YPO Gold