Keynote Speaker on Employee Well-being, Culture, and Communication
Mark Mohammadpour delivers high-energy keynotes that help leaders build healthier habits, cultures, and communication.
Whether you’re planning a summit, retreat, or conference, Mark brings humor, data, and insight that lasts long after the mic drop.
Topics Include:
The future of leading healthy, engaged employees: Your Culture of Well-being
Create the conditions for healthy, engaged employees.
What people remember about work is people: the leaders they trust, the teammates they rely on, and the managers who care. This keynote outlines five steps, based on the CHASE Model, to build a Culture of Well-being that drives productivity, retention, and morale.
Outcomes:
Redefine employee well-being beyond yoga and snacks
Localize “culture” across departments and teams
Use strategic communication to drive healthy behaviors
Apply the CHASE Model to everyday leadership
The Buoyant Leader: the irreplaceable connection to healthy employee cultures.
Why healthy leaders build healthy teams.
Business is changing fast. Expectations of leaders are rising. This interactive session provides managers and executives with the tools to prioritize their well-being, enabling them to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Outcomes:
Build resilience through intentional self-leadership
Communicate strategy with empathy and impact
Get buy-in across the org for a culture-first approach
Balance leadership responsibilities without burning out
Leading With Empathy: Lessons from “Ted Lasso”
Inspire belief. Build trust. Lead with heart.
Empathy isn’t soft. It’s a leadership strategy. In this keynote, Mark uses stories from Ted Lasso to teach the science and skill of cognitive empathy—and how to use it to manage up, down, and across any organization.
Outcomes:
Understand the neuroscience behind empathy in leadership
Use perspective-taking to strengthen workplace relationships
Design culture campaigns that people believe in
Bring in new perspectives to challenge your assumptions
What Makes Mark Different?
Our conversations ensure every attendee gains something from the experience. How? Read more to learn about our approach.
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We use Mentimeter and Talkadot software to ensure interactivity, inclusiveness, and feedback are delivered.
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No off-the-shelf materials here! We develop your session tailored to the specific challenges you’re facing.
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We’ve hosted sessions virtually and in-person, attendance of five to 1,000+, from one-hour to multi-day.
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We’ll spend time before your event to ensure we’re aligned on goals, expectations, and success factors.
We’ll also schedule time after the event to discuss feedback and immediate next steps.
What leaders say about Mark Mohammadpour
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"Mark’s unique ability to take his approach to employee well-being, adapt it perfectly to his audience, and deliver a relatable, practical, and actionable approach that we can implement right away is inspiring. We asked Mark to kick off our annual manager meeting, with more than 200 people coming to Omaha from around the country. We needed a speaker who could engage with the audience while delivering value in a short amount of time. And Mark did exactly that. So much so that teams are more mindful of building empathetic relationships, watching the number of meetings they hold or participate in, and taking time to connect and check in with one another more authentically. Overall, more than 95 percent of attendees responded with a highly favorable opinion of the talk. The team was so impressed we’ve hired Mark to host follow-up conversations to ensure we’re living a culture of well-being. We cannot recommend Mark enough for your team.”
Ashley Hickson, Internal Communications, Mutual of Omaha
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"Mark Mohammadpour firmly subscribes to the time-proven Service Profit Chain: happy and healthy people = happy and healthy clients = happy and healthy businesses. Mark captivated our community of executives with his data-driven and people-centric approach to well-being. His deep agency experience allows him to authentically relate to agency leaders and the challenges they face as they work to balance the needs of their people, their clients and their bottom lines. Partnering with Mark is an asset for any company looking for a strategic employee well-being partner to reduce turnover and help meet their business objectives.”
Kim Sample, CEO, PR Council
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"Energizing a group at night via Zoom requires an exceptional presenter - Mark exceeded expectations. Mark and his talk with our audience was the perfect tonic for a cold, snowy evening."
Rose McKinney, APR, Fellow PRSA
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"I offered a unique challenge to Mark and I knew he'd be up to the challenge. I invited him to lead an "unplugged" workshop - this means no PowerPoint, no screens, no laptops, nothing. A pure workshop. And Mark rose to the challenge. And another great benefit of having Mark at your events - no need to babysit him. He'll show up and deliver for the audience."
Chuck Gose, Head of Community & Customer Advocacy, Firstup
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"I had the pleasure of working with Mark when I served as co-chair of the PRSA Counselors Academy Spring Conference in New Orleans. Mark was easy to work with, flexible and helpful in his follow-up and interactions. He delivered a (brand-new) terrific presentation that was well received by the audience. I'd work with Mark again and am happy to recommend him."
Ben Finzel, President, RENEW PR
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"Not only did Mark tailor the content to the specific needs of our group, but he seamlessly integrated the three topics - personal well-being, building empathy, team well-being - into one session, keeping everyone engaged in the process. One participant even said it was one of the most people-focused conversations they had been a part of in three years; telling words as we all struggle with impacts from the pandemic. Mark's content was timely, accessible and thought-provoking. As organizers, we felt confident Mark was well versed in speaking to our group about public relations AND personal well-being. He is welcoming, thoughtful and professional."
Anthony King, University of California, San Diego
FAQs
How long are your sessions?
From 60-minute keynotes to half-day or multi-session programs. Let’s find the right fit.
How much do your sessions cost?
Rates vary depending on session length, location, and delivery format. Reach out for a tailored quote.
Do you have a non-profit/not-for-profit rate?
Yes. Just ask.
Can we mix and match topics?
Absolutely. Every talk is fully customizable.
Work with Mark
Ready to bring energy and impact to your event? Contact us today to check availability. Even if you don’t have all the details yet, we’ll guide you through next steps.
Chasing the Sun is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.