MARK MOHAMMADPOUR: INTERACTIVE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
If a video could deliver it, it isn’t a keynote.
A typical keynote ends when the speaker stops talking. Mark’s Keynote Conversations™ keep going after the applause.
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“Mark’s keynote presentation was exactly what we were looking for and got our event off to a pitch-perfect start. His message is broad enough to connect with a variety of audiences, but specific enough so that everyone leaves with practical takeaways.”
— Todd Probus, Director of Member Solutions, National Tour Association
Here’s what attendees experience in the room.
Attendees see results to thought-provoking questions in real time.
They process real situations relatable to them.
Everyone takes part if they wish. Nobody gets put on the spot.
Everyone leaves with actions they can implement immediately.
Mark’s Most Requested Keynote Conversation Topics
Every Keynote Conversation is tailored to your industry and your people before Mark walks in. Each pairs with a follow-up workshop when you want the change to stick.
“Mark worked with our theme and delivered a keynote with the right balance of storytelling, humor, inspiration and practical tips. I would definitely recommend him for another event.”
— Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, Chief Communications Officer, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Rooms fill up. People stay to the end.
99% of attendees rate Mark’s sessions as valuable.
98% of attendees want to watch Mark speak again.
100% of clients say they will hire Mark again.
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“When you put a speaker in front of a room of credit union CEOs of all sizes, you're facing a crowd of busy leaders who have heard it all and guard their time fiercely. Mark understood this and genuinely connected with the audience. Mark didn't deliver theory, but rather practical tools our leaders could put to work the next day. If you want your CEOs and executives to leave energized and equipped to lead healthier, confident, and connected teams, Mark would be a fantastic choice.”
— Scott Prior, President/CEO, Connection Credit Union
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Email Mark at mark@chasingthesunpdx.com, call him at 360.609.1077, or fill out the form below.
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Frequently asked questions.
What makes a Keynote Conversation different from a keynote?
In a keynote, one person talks and a room listens. In a Keynote Conversation, the audience answers live polls, works through real situations, and decides together what to change. Everyone participates. Nobody gets called on. They leave with one thing they can use that afternoon.
Does Mark customize the session?
Every time. Before the event, he interviews your stakeholders and asks your people what's actually happening on their teams. Their answers show up on the screen. That's why attendees say the talk felt written for them.
Who are his audiences?
Associations, corporate leadership and HR teams, communications, PR, and marketing teams, financial services and credit unions, insurance, healthcare, higher education, and travel and tourism.
What does Mark speak about?
Three steps: the keynote, a facilitated team session, then follow-up coaching. Most sessions fade by Friday. This is what makes the change stick.
How long is a session, and can it be virtual?
Most run 45 to 90 minutes, in person or virtual. He works as an opening keynote, a closing keynote, or a breakout.
How big can the audience be?
The format has worked with rooms of 25 and rooms of more than 1,000. The polling and small-group work scale; the tailoring doesn't change.
Where is Mark based, and where does he travel?
Mark is based in Portland, Oregon, and speaks at events across the country and beyond.