about mark mohammadpour
Mark didn’t set out to become a leadership speaker. He set out to live a demanding career while quietly transforming his own life. Then he turned that experience into a practice to share worldwide.
Mark’s Story
For years, Mark was a trusted advisor to the world's biggest organizations, particularly Microsoft and the U.S. Army, and came home exhausted, burned out, and heavier every couple of years.
He was not sure where the next version of himself was hiding.
That changed slowly. Then all at once. 150 pounds lost. A career rebuilt around what he'd learned the hard way: that the healthiest teams are led by people who know how to lead themselves first.
Mark now brings those practices into keynotes, facilitation sessions, and offsites for organizations who want their teams to win without wrecking themselves in the process.
about chasing the sun
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To empower people to shine in the family room and the board room.
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To prove to the world that healthy employees = healthy bottom lines.
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Respect for time, transparency, and human nature.
6 REASONS TO WORK WITH mark
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At Edelman and Weber Shandwick, Mark led award-winning campaigns for more than 10 global technology brands and a branch of the United States military.
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150 pounds and a career rebuilt. He knows what change actually costs. Mark is the monthly Workplace Wellness columnist for PRSA’s Strategies and Tactics Magazine.
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Mark is a proud Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Accredited Public Relations professional and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Fellow, one of only 800 in the world.
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99% of attendees find his sessions valuable. 100% of clients would rehire. Numbers from Talkadot, not marketing.
Mark delivers a relatable, practical, and actionable approach tailored to individuals, teams, and enterprises.
Mark believes healthy employees = healthy bottom lines, and helps leaders connect culture with well-being.
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He's the rare speaker who's just as comfortable in a C-suite offsite as a 1,500-person conference main stage.
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Mark’s Labradoodle, Molly Mohammadpour, is a frequent guest in his Keynote Conversation Presentations and virtual calls.
let’s build the kind of team your people want to thrive at.
Email Mark at mark@chasingthesunpdx.com, call him at 360.609.1077, or fill out the form at the link below, and we’ll respond within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
Why is public relations experience critical for executive facilitation?
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At its core, public relations is the mastery of complex, high-stakes communication. Mark’s background as a PRSA Fellow allows him to rapidly decode corporate misalignment, navigate differing executive personalities, and facilitate conversations that require absolute diplomatic precision.
What qualifies Mark to lead corporate well-being offsites?
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Mark is not just a corporate leader; he is a Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Nutrition Coach who has maintained a 150-pound weight loss for 15 years. This dual expertise in corporate PR and physiological health allows him to address executive burnout with actionable, science-backed strategies, rather than generic platitudes.
What is a PRSA Fellow?
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The College of Fellows is an honorary organization within the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). It recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the public relations profession. Mark is one of fewer than 800 PR professionals globally to achieve this distinction, ensuring his clients receive world-class, rigorously vetted advisory.
Who does Mark Mohammadpour work with?
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Mark works directly with CEOs, HR Directors, and Chiefs of Staff at enterprise organizations, global brands, and high-growth companies. He specializes in designing offsites and providing neutral facilitation for executive leadership teams experiencing strategic pivots, high turnover, or communication breakdowns.