I Build Healthy, Confident, and Connected Teams
Leadership-focused Keynote Conversations on Communication, Culture, and Well-being
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Mark Mohammadpour delivers high-energy, high-impact keynotes and training programs built for lasting change.
Building Healthy, Confident, and Connected Teams
Mark Mohammadpour hosts leadership-focused Keynote Conversations and Training Programs on communication, culture, and well-being.
Trusted By Leading Organizations
Meet Mark Mohammadpour
Mark leads Keynote Conversations™, interactive, no-podium experiences that transform audiences into participants.
As the founder of Chasing the Sun®, Mark helps leaders build healthier cultures that reduce burnout, retain top talent, and drive stronger results.
A former global Public Relations executive who lost 150 pounds, Mark blends Fortune 500 leadership with lived experience.
Audiences describe his sessions as relatable, actionable, and real.
With 200,000+ lives impacted and 99% of attendees rating his talks as valuable, Mark ensures people leave inspired and ready to act.
Testimonials
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"Working with Mark was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. From our initial communication to his time on stage, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to making his session a success."
America’s Credit Unions
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"From the beginning of the intial communications, Mark was a pleasure to work with. He was adaptable and listened to our group's need. That was truly reflected in the extremely positive attendee response and feedback from the conference. Mark helped make our event a huge success!"
National Association of Home Builders
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"From the moment we connected, he was responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in tailoring his presentation to our audience. On stage, Mark brought incredible energy, authenticity, and actionable insights that resonated with every attendee. He not only delivered exactly what he promised — he exceeded expectations."
American Advertising Federation
Services
Keynote Conversations
Mark hosts leadership Keynote Conversations at the nexus of communication, culture, and well-being.
Topics include:
Lead a Culture of Well-being
The Buoyant Leader
Leading With Empathy: The Ultimate Insurance Policy
Work in Sunlight to Fuel the Company Mission
Mark has a 99 percent attendee and 100 client approval rating (via Talkadot).
Leadership Training Conversations
After Mark’s keynote conversations, people often ask him to host tailored leadership training and offsite conversations for their staff.
Topics include:
Design Your Team’s North Star
Lead With Confidence
Career Well-being
No-Fluff, Full-Impact Consulting
After teams work with Mark on Keynote Conversations and training sessions, he’s often asked to stay and help HR and Internal Communication teams with short- and long-term planning.
One executive said, “Bringing Mark to my team, I know people will be challenged to do their best, but also feel encouraged and supported. Really beautiful combination of someone who gets sh!t done and does it in a way that shows they care about them.”
Another HR executive said, “If your company is experiencing a challenge with turnover, managing a hybrid culture or employee engagement or are just ready to commit to an organizational well-being strategy, talk to Mark.”
Why Companies Book Mark
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“If your agency is experiencing a challenge with turnover, managing a hybrid culture or employee engagement, or are just ready to commit to an organizational well-being strategy, talk to Mark.”
Rebecca Martin, Beehive Strategic Communication
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“Mark’s superpower is empathy and that is the through line for all his passionate work. This empathy, driven by his own backstory, sustains his energy to keep enhancing his business to meet the ever-changing needs of his clients.”
Sara Jackson, Park National Bank
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“Mark is an incredibly dynamic speaker who is also relatable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. His upbeat, jovial attitude combined with his professional philosophy on leadership, makes him a force for affecting positive change in the workplace.”
Taylor Strunk, CWPC
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"Mark is an incredible resource for professionals working to balance their lives, careers, and health. We all need to be reminded that it’s not just ok, but critical, to put ourselves first so that we can show up most effectively for everyone else around us. Thanks, Mark, for being such a source of motivation and inspiration for us all!”
Ann Smith, Founder, A.wordsmith
FAQs
How long are your Keynote Conversations?
They range from 45–90 minutes and can be paired with follow-up workshops or retreat formats.
Who hires Mark?
Conference planners, HR leaders, L&D teams, healthcare systems, insurance associations, and public sector managers.
How far in advance should we book?
Typically 2–4 months ahead for live events. Virtual sessions can be booked with shorter notice.
What’s your pricing?
It varies by session type, location, and delivery format. Reach out and we’ll tailor a quote.
Healthy Culture Isn’t Just a Perk. It’s a Business Strategy.
Helping you design and execute this strategy is my specialty. Backed by data. Built for impact.
Book Mark for Your Next Event
We’d love to hear about your goals and how Mark can support your team. Use the form below or email mark@chasingthesunpdx.com.
Chasing the Sun is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.