Mark Black's presentation was excellent, inspirational, and came from the heart. It really makes you think about how you are living your life. Mark's presentation is effective in making individuals think about their lives, and evaluating if they are living it to the fullest. Paulette Robichaud
Manager, Blue Cross
Speaking Calendar
August 31, 2010
District 6 Teachers
(Sussex, NB)
September 7, 2010
District 6 Teachers
(Sussex, NB)
August 31, 2010
District 6 Teachers
(Sussex, NB)
Partial Client List
- Sun Life Financial
- Nat'l Assc of Realtors
- Freedom55 Financial*
- Great West Life
- Revenue Canada*
- National Parole Board
- Health Canada
- WorkSafe NB*
- Correctional Services*
- The Cooperators*
- Medavie Blue Cross*
* Repeat Clients
Why Get Mark Black to Speak to Your Students?
So you need an inspirational speaker for an upcoming assembly, conference or special event and you're wondering: what makes Mark Black different from every other inspirational school speaker out there?
Mark has an amazing real-life story. He is a Heart & Double-Lung Transplant Survivor, 3-Time Marathon Runner, Author and Speaker. Mark's ability to RELATE to and ENTERTAIN students while delivering a LIFE-CHANGING message, has made students and teachers call him:
"The Most Inspiring Speaker I Have Ever Heard"
As an in-demand inspirational speaker, Mark works with schools, universities to help them:
IMPROVE STUDENT ATTITUDES
STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL
FOSTER A 'CAN-DO' ATTITUDE
PUT CHALLENGES IN PERSPECTIVE
Customized Program
Mark's powerful programs, based on his True-Life Story and Best-Selling Book "Live Life from the Heart: 52 Weeks to a Life of Passion and Purpose", are like none you've ever seen. Mark doesn't use cliché stories or cheesy jokes to make his points. Mark speaks with incredible authenticity and deep passion to create a message your students won't forget.
Once you book Mark to speak at your school assembly or student leadership conference, he will work with your students and staff before the event to learn about the theme, goal, and details of your event, so that he can put together a powerful presentation suited to your specific needs! Mark's presentation can be tailored to suit the following themes:
LEADERSHIP
Mark started his own successful speaking and coaching business and became a best-selling author. He has also volunteered his time as the Vice President of a national charity and has been awarded the YMCA's prestigious Peace Medallion and Toastmaster's International's Leadership in Communication Award. In short, Mark is an example of leadership in action. When you book Mark for a leadership event, he will use his background as a member of his high school and university student councils and his experience on the executive of a national charity, to tailor a message to enhance your students' leadership ability.
SELF CONFIDENCE
Confidence in yourself in one of the keys to becoming everything you can be. Whether it's a job interview or applying for a loan, selling yourself and your ideas is something everyone has to do at various points in life. Using his own story of going from a death bed to a marathon finish line in less than three years, Mark will show your students that ANYTHING really is POSSIBLE with the right combination of ATTITUDE, HARD-WORK and PERSEVERANCE.
HEALTHY & ACTIVE LIVING
Mark is 3-Time Marathoner and 4-Time Half-Marathoner. He is also an 8-Time Canadian Transplant Games Medalist. So if you are having a health week or active living initiative, Mark is a great speaker to kick off the event. Mark uses his experience going from his deathbed to a marathon finish line to give your students the kick-start they need to get active.
Workshop for Teachers
If you've booked Mark for a keynote for your students, take advantage of having him at your school by booking this great workshop for your teachers.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE - "HELP! I'm STRESSED OUT!" Stress is a problem for everyone, but especially for teachers. In today's classroom, there are so many demands on teachers, it's not only easy to get stressed, but sometimes you can ever lose sight of why you're working so hard in the first place. Mark understands what you're going through. Mark was a supply teacher for 5 years and is the son of two teachers. He understands. Mark has also learned that there is nothing like coming close to death to teach you about what really matters in life. In this workshop, Mark draws on his life experiences and his "4 P's to Life Balance" to help teachers return balance to their lives and find meaning in their work.
