Building Healthy, Profitable Teams
Leadership-focused Keynote Conversations on Communication, Culture, and Well-being
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Mark Mohammadpour helps leaders build healthy, confident, and connected teams through high-energy, high-impact keynotes and training programs.
Building Healthy, Profitable Teams
Leadership-focused Keynote Conversations on Communication, Culture, and Well-being
Mark Mohammadpour helps leaders build healthy, confident, and connected teams through high-energy, high-impact keynotes and training programs.
Trusted By Leading Organizations
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.
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 not just inspired, but ready to act.
Services
Keynote Conversations
Mark hosts leadership Keynote Conversations at the nexus of communication, culture, and well-being.
One attendee recently said, “Mark’s presentations feel like engaging conversations rather than lectures, creating a comfortable atmosphere where his ‘real talk’ resonates deeply with people seeking balance in fast-paced careers.”
Event planners trust Mark to deliver. He wants his keynotes to be the easiest part of their job.
One event planner recently said, “Mark Mohammadpour was an absolute standout speaker. He’s responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in tailoring his presentation. I would recommend him without hesitation to any event planner.”
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 leadership training and offsite conversations for their staff.
These are tailored for the company or organization.
One global agency said, “Since we’ve participated in Mark’s workshops over the last several years, we’ve been able to facilitate more open conversation about mental health in the agency workplace.”
Another executive said, “Three months after our retreat with Mark, I can see members of the team expanding their circle of influence and working on longer-term, inspiring goals. Mark quickly built trust and rapport with our team, as though he had been working with us for years. I highly recommend him as a facilitator for your next in-person or virtual event.”
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.”
What Event Planners are Saying About Working With Mark
Taylor Smith, Features and Content Manager, Meetings Today
“Mark Mohammadpour was Meetings Today's wellness-focused webinar host in May 2025, and from the moment discussions began about what a possible collaboration would look like until his live webinar went off the air, Mark was easy to work with, highly collaborative, communicative and open to feedback. He was happy to meet virtually with me, as many times as needed, to ensure his webinar's message, lessons and takeaways were educational and in line with Meetings Today's brand and audience, delivering a 60-minute product that drew more than 100 live virtual attendees, and that many continue to find a valuable on-demand watch.”
Sue Schubert, Director of Human Resources, Oregon Catholic Press
“We were thrilled to have Mark Mohammadpour join us for our recent all-company in-person event. This was Mark’s second time presenting for our organization—his first being a powerful manager training on empathy. This time, as our closing day keynote speaker, he once again did a fantastic job. From the very beginning, Mark was flexible and open to tailoring his message to meet our needs and expectations. He thoughtfully wove in the theme of our gathering along with our core values, tying everything together in a way that truly resonated with our team. His keynote was both motivational and relevant, delivered with energy and authenticity that kept everyone fully engaged. Mark’s words left us inspired and motivated, and we deeply appreciated his professionalism, adaptability, and the meaningful impact of his presentation.”
America’s Credit Unions
“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. He took the time to understand our audience and event goals, and tailored his presentation accordingly.”
FAQs
How long are your keynotes?
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.
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.