Among many Podcasting programs which focus on the Lean Production system and the next generation of optimized manufacturing systems, I find Ever-So-Lean Podcast to be on the top. Matt Sims is truly a master in producing well-structured and scientifically founded interviews with the leading experts on the topic. Matt's ability to cover all aspects of lean effects in an organization and his attention to useful details of continuous improvement journey is second to none. I had the privilege of being a guest in Ever-So-Lean and truly enjoyed my time with Matt. Thank you Matt and please continue educating viewers in your highly educational and meaningful way.

Author, OCM Sensei and Quantum Lean Grand Master

Among many Podcasting programs which focus on the Lean Production system and the next generation of optimized manufacturing systems, I find Ever-So-Lean Podcast to be on the top. Matt Sims is truly a master in producing well-structured and scientifically founded interviews with the leading experts on the topic. Matt's ability to cover all aspects of lean effects in an organization and his attention to useful details of continuous improvement journey is second to none. I had the privilege of being a guest in Ever-So-Lean and truly enjoyed my time with Matt. Thank you Matt and please continue educating viewers in your highly educational and meaningful way.

Author, OCM Sensei and Quantum Lean Grand Master

Matt is an authentic and inspiring leader who quickly earns the trust of his teams and stakeholders. He invests political capital selflessly and doesn't compromise on his values. He builds networks quickly, anticipates issues and manages risk proactively. He attracts talent with his passion for his work. I hope I have the chance to work with Matt again soon.

George Magson - Head of Learning & Development, Amazon Fulfilment EU

I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on Matt's podcast recently, and I can wholeheartedly say that it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had. Matt possesses a unique style and an exceptional ability to strike the perfect balance between substance and entertainment.

What sets Matt apart is his ability to dissect complex subjects with remarkable clarity, ensuring that even the most intricate topics become accessible to listeners of all backgrounds. His wit and humour are second to none, injecting a delightful energy into every conversation.

I felt truly honoured to be featured on his show, and it was evident that Matt invests considerable effort in ensuring the success of each episode. His dedication to keeping the show running smoothly is commendable, making it a must-have addition to any podcast playlist.

Daniel Astarita - Managing Director Kesslers & Proportion London

I am a listener and have recently become a guest of the Ever So Lean podcast with Matt Sims. In both cases, Matt is an engaging host with a powerful blend of experience, relatability, and humor. If you want to know more about continuous improvement and be entertained in the process, the Ever So Lean podcast is a must-listen!

Sean Fields - Business Improvement Practitioner and Author

I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on Matt's podcast recently, and I can wholeheartedly say that it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had. Matt possesses a unique style and an exceptional ability to strike the perfect balance between substance and entertainment.

What sets Matt apart is his ability to dissect complex subjects with remarkable clarity, ensuring that even the most intricate topics become accessible to listeners of all backgrounds. His wit and humour are second to none, injecting a delightful energy into every conversation.

I felt truly honoured to be featured on his show, and it was evident that Matt invests considerable effort in ensuring the success of each episode. His dedication to keeping the show running smoothly is commendable, making it a must-have addition to any podcast playlist.

Daniel Astarita - Managing Director Kesslers & Proportion London

I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on Matt's podcast recently, and I can wholeheartedly say that it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had. Matt possesses a unique style and an exceptional ability to strike the perfect balance between substance and entertainment.

What sets Matt apart is his ability to dissect complex subjects with remarkable clarity, ensuring that even the most intricate topics become accessible to listeners of all backgrounds. His wit and humor are second to none, injecting a delightful energy into every conversation.

I felt truly honoured to be featured on his show, and it was evident that Matt invests considerable effort in ensuring the success of each episode. His dedication to keeping the show running smoothly is commendable, making it a must-have addition to any podcast playlist.

Daniel Astarita - Managing Director Kesslers & Proportion London

Matt worked for me introducing continuous improvement principles, tools and techniques using World Class Manufacturing methodology. This was an especially challenging opportunity for Matt and the Team as the FTSE100 company's culture and working environment was extremely resistant to change, but needed to move at pace as part of its over-arching key strategies for change. Matt quickly recognised the key barriers and opportunities to unlock this at a local level was actively engaging with its key influencers, at senior leadership level through to trade union representatives and operatives within the designated model areas of focused improvement activity. Matt demonstrated the ability to adapt his engagement strategies to reflect different audiences and barriers but always with the same drive, passion, patience and enthusiasm. Matt recognised that within this challenging environment, taking the people with him on this journey of change was his critical priority over and above coaching the technical aspects of the each pillar's tools and techniques, which he was able to successfully achieve the upskilling of, through kaizen learning by doing opportunities. Matt played a critical role in the team achieving best in class results at UK corporate level.

Matt's enthusiasm and passion as a SME in his chosen field of continuous improvement is unrivalled in my 30+ years experience within the parcel distribution industry. This has enabled Matt to continuously improve and enhance his technical expertise to an accredited high level of competence with measurable results.
I would highly recommend Matt in a SME senior leadership role.

Fred Vincent - Depot Manager UPS Healthcare

Having had the pleasure of working closely with him for six years at Royal Mail and most recently at Amazon, I can wholeheartedly endorse his exceptional skills and professional character.

Matt consistently demonstrates a remarkable dedication to his work, constantly striving for excellence in every task undertaken. He is an invaluable asset to any team, bringing forth a combination of technical expertise within change management (operational and organisational change), strong problem-solving abilities, motivational leadership skills and outstanding communication skills.

During our time together, I witnessed Matt's impressive ability to analyse complex challenges and develop innovative solutions. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure projects were completed efficiently and with outstanding quality. He raised the bar for Royal Mail to become one of the SME's within Workplace Organisation for the business. His attention to detail and strong organisational skills allowed him to excel in managing multiple priorities simultaneously with several promotions into Senior Management positions in record time.

One of Matt's standout qualities is his unwavering professionalism. He consistently maintains a positive attitude, even in high-pressure situations, inspiring those around him to perform at their best. His exceptional leadership and teamwork evoke a collaborative approach making him an absolute pleasure to work with and for, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Furthermore, Matt's adaptability and quick learning abilities are commendable. He thrives in dynamic work environments and easily acquires new skills, making him an asset to any organisation seeking growth and innovation. This was clearly seen in Amazon when Matt set up a Lean Excellence culture in Amazons final mile operation. He co-ordinated a new Lean culture across AMZL Europe raising the competence of the shop floor, junior and senior management teams. He led a team of 12 which I was proud to part of. He brought innovation by raising the benchmark standards finding new ways to solve chronic losses within the operation. A key super power of Matt is his "Think Big" and "Deliver Results". This combination enabled Matt to expand his team on a Global scale introducing Lean excellence into NA, Japan and Australia. This expansion moved further with Amazon as his teachings and methodology was pulled by other functions.

In conclusion, I have no hesitation in recommending Matt for any professional endeavour. His expertise, dedication, and exceptional interpersonal skills make him an invaluable addition to any organisation. I am confident that he will continue to achieve great success in his future endeavours.

Terry Williams - Senior Program Manager & Lean Specialist

I would easily recommend individuals of inspiring people or groups to be involved in the amazing podcast. When I guested on the Ever So Lean podcast it was a fun and enjoyable experience as I felt relaxed and not pressured into answering questions about myself or bits I didn’t want to answer as well. So the podcast is a must take part and/or listen too.

Aston Avery - Campaigner & Studio Manager Gateway 97.8 FM