About Mark Mohammadpour: Your Team’s Chief Well-Being Officer
Mark Mohammadpour spent his career learning what healthy teams need. He built them on real experiences, under real pressure.
He did the work on himself first. Now he helps companies do it for their teams.
Mark’s journey to Chasing the Sun.
Five-star keynote speaker and conversation host
As Founder of Chasing the Sun, Mark is a keynote speaker at the intersection of communication, culture, and well-being.
Mark’s Leadership Keynote Conversations blend full attendee engagement, actionable insights, and current data and have been delivered to a diverse group of professional associations, non-profits, small businesses, and Fortune 50 companies worldwide.
Today, his most requested topics, including Leading with Empathy, The Buoyant Leader, and Lead a Culture of Well-Being, inspire people to grow with confidence, build their legacy, and prioritize human connection.
Award-winning executive
Mark is a 30-time award-winning communication executive, leading global teams driving strategy for Adobe, Microsoft, Samsung, and the U.S. Army. During Mark’s tenure leading teams at public companies, they achieved double-digit increases in stock price while maintaining account team retention rates near 100 percent.
Mark is an Accredited Public Relations professional, a Public Relations Society of America Fellow, and a columnist on workplace well-being and leadership.
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.
Six 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 certified in health and well-being, an Accredited Public Relations professional, and a 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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Mark’s determined to help people shine at work and in their personal life. 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.
Ready to build a healthy team?
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.