Mark is a leadership, team, resilience and navigating change expert, and captivating keynote Speaker on a mission! And that’s to inspire Organisations to ‘Master the Waves of Change’, a capability so crucial for achieving sustained success in this increasingly turbulent world.

But it’s how Mark does this that sets him apart from the crowd. Because rather than preaching the usual cliches, he takes his audiences on an ‘edge of your seat’ journey instead, through the ups, downs, twists and turns of leading a team to success in the ‘world’s toughest’ around-the-world yacht race.

This epic event sees 12 teams racing for 10 months and 32000 miles, the wrong way around the world, against the spin of the earth. But the crews are not made up of those from the rarefied world of elite sport, rather amateurs, male and female, aged 18-60, with 70% having never sailed before!

And as the race unfolds the secrets are revealed that allowed him and his team to thrive, despite facing constant adversity, change and competition. The secrets that will allow your Organisation to do the same, as the parallels with the world of business are remarkable.

And when combined with masterful storytelling, stunning images, gripping footage and the option of fun and insightful audience participation (that guarantees a standing ovation!), it’s so immersive you could be forgiven for thinking you’re actually on the Team!

And his audiences from many of the world's greatest Organisations agree, captivating them in over 31 countries to date and with consistent 5 star reviews. He’s also won several prestigious awards, including being voted the ‘Bookers Choice’ at the Speaker Awards 2024.

So if you want to help your organisation ride the waves towards the brightest tomorrow, Mark is ready and waiting to work with you.

SIGNATURE KEYNOTES ON COLLECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Each keynote draws from the same lived experience of leading without authority — applied through different lenses depending on the audience and context. However the outcome is the same: Leaders and Teams who execute as one. All keynotes are fully customisable for leadership summits, all-staff conferences, strategy launches and transformation events.

Together We Triumph - Collective performance at scale
How groups become crews. How belief becomes behaviour. How alignment replaces silos and shared ownership drives execution.

Storming Performance - Execution under pressure
How leaders sustain alignment, belief and decisive execution when stakes are high.

Slow Boats Never Win - Alignment, pace and courageous communication
Why clarity, speed and shared ownership determine competitive advantage.

Leading Without Authority - Influence and earned commitment
How modern leaders mobilise performance in matrix and cross-functional environments.

Navigate the Storm - Resilience through alignment
How leaders and teams maintain cohesion, clarity and collective performance through disruption.