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
Contact Mark about your event.
Email Mark at mark@chasingthesunpdx.com, call him at 360.609.1077, or fill out the form below.
Mark will respond to you within one business day.
Frequently asked questions:
What topics does Mark Mohammadpour speak on?
Mark hosts five Leadership Keynote Conversations: REWORK, The Future-Ready Leader; Lead a Healthy Culture of Well-Being; The Buoyant Leader, Healthy Under Pressure; Leading with Empathy; and Work in Sunlight, Rekindling Belonging and Purpose. Each one is tailored to the client's industry, culture, and leadership moment. No two are identical.
What makes an interactive keynote speaker different from a traditional one?
In a traditional keynote, one person talks and everyone else listens. In Mark's sessions, the audience answers live polls, works through real situations, and decides together what to change. Their own answers appear on the screen. Everyone takes part, and everyone leaves with something they can use.
How is this different from a traditional motivational keynote?
Motivational talks are built to make people feel something. These are built to make people decide something. Mark interviews your stakeholders beforehand, puts your team's own words on the screen, and closes by having each person write down one commitment in their own handwriting.
Do you interview our team before the event?
Yes, and it is the part clients mention most. Before the event Mark interviews your stakeholders and asks your people what is actually happening on their teams. Their answers show up on the screen during the session, which is why attendees say the talk felt written for them.
Who are Mark's keynotes for?
Mark's keynotes are built for CHROs, VPs of people and culture, enterprise learning leaders, and conference program chairs who want their leaders to walk away with practical tools rather than motivational fluff. Audiences range from Fortune 50 corporate events to association conferences to leadership teams of 10 to 40.
Does Mark deliver keynotes in person, virtually, or both?
Both. Mark delivers keynotes in person, virtually, or in hybrid formats for audiences of five to more than a thousand. Formats range from a one-hour keynote to a multi-day leadership offsite.
What is The CHASE Model?
The CHASE Model is Mark's signature framework for making culture a permanent operating system rather than a project. The five stages, Challenge, Hero (your employees), Action, Solution, and Evaluation, help leaders diagnose turnover, design what to do about it, and measure the effect on engagement, retention, and how fast the team moves.
Do you offer follow-up coaching and workshops after the keynote?
Yes. Every keynote has a companion follow-up workshop, and The Three-Point Impact adds coaching after that. Workshop examples include The REWORK Sprint, a 30-day plan for well-being and performance; The Team Culture OS, a shared language for energy, focus, and belonging; and The Sunlight Series, daily habits for connection and purpose.
Where is Mark based, and does he speak outside the mainland United States?
Mark is based in Portland, Oregon, and speaks at events across the country and internationally, including Hawaii and Alaska. Travel is quoted separately from the speaking fee so there are no surprises in the contract.
How much does a keynote cost?
The fee depends on the format, the length of the session, travel, and whether you add a follow-up workshop or coaching. Email mark@chasingthesunpdx.com with your date, location, and audience size, and you will have a number back within one business day.
How do I book Mark for a speaking engagement?
Email mark@chasingthesunpdx.com or request a discovery call through chasingthesunpdx.com. For keynotes, the typical lead time is six to eight weeks, which is enough runway for the discovery call, the custom build, and two strategic pre-event conversations.