Leadership-focused Keynote Conversation Host on Communication, Culture, and Well-being.
Mark Mohammadpour hosts high-energy Keynote Conversations to help leaders build healthier habits, cultures, and communication.
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Keynote Conversation Topics
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Purpose: Help leaders build teams where people feel healthy, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
Audience:
Managers, executives, and team leaders.
About:
Reflect on your favorite job. Chances are, it wasn’t the projects that stood out; it was the people. The boss who trusted you. The colleague who had your back. The manager who took the time to check in.
That’s the heart of Leading a Culture of Well-being.
In this Keynote Conversation, Mark shares five steps from The CHASE Model™ that show leaders how to create those conditions every day.
Through stories, interaction, and practical tools, leaders learn how to activate healthy communication, culture, and well-being best practices as a competitive advantage.
Outcomes:
Learn how leaders embracing healthy communication, culture, and well-being drives retention, performance, and trust.
Activate ways to shape team culture that fit their own people and roles.
Understand communication skills that encourage healthier habits and stronger connections.
Adapt The CHASE Model™ to common leadership moments like hiring, onboarding, and recognition.
Leave with a simple framework they can start in minutes to track and sustain progress.
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Purpose: Show leaders how caring for their own well-being makes them stronger, steadier, and more effective for their teams.
Audience: Managers, executives, and team leaders.
About: Business is changing fast. Expectations of leaders are rising. This interactive conversation 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.
Leave with tools to protect their energy while leading effectively.
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Purpose: Inspire belief. Build trust. Lead with heart.
Audience: All employees.
About:
Empathy isn’t soft; it’s a leadership strategy. People want to work with colleagues and leaders who understand their perspective and act on it. In this Keynote Conversation, Mark shares stories and research to demonstrate how empathy strenghens relationships, enhances decision-making, and fosters healthier cultures.
Participants explore the sceince of cognitive empathy and leave with practical skills to apply across teams, departments, and all leadership levels.
Outcomes:
Understand the science of empathy and why it matters at work.
Use perspective-taking to strengthen workplace relationships.
Create culture initiatives people trust and believe in.
Challenge assumptions by inviting new perspectives.
Use empathy to handle conflict in healthier, more productive ways.
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Purpose: Personal well-being and social connection drives passion at work.
Audience: All employees.
About: Passion for your Company and its Mission requires energy and commitment to show up for your customers and stakeholders. How do we prioritize our well-being to show up for ourselves, our teams, and our supporters?
When people are confident and feel healthy, they’re more likely to develop psychological ownership, which means they feel their work and the company's mission have purpose. This investment significantly boosts engagement, and engaged employees are far more likely to believe in the mission.
This high-energy, data-driven, and fully interactive conversation will empower employees to be healthy and confident, so they can show up as their best selves at work and, most importantly, live healthy lives with loved ones.
Outcomes:Relatable, practical, and actionable ways to prioritize your well-being and thrive.
The importance of community and collaboration through mentorship.
How to stay motivated by consistently connecting your purpose to the mission.
Why Event Planners Book Mark Mohammadpour
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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
Every Engagement Includes…
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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.
Beyond the Main Stage, Mark Also Facilitates…
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Ready your workforce on human skills, communication, and leadership.
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Facilitated retreats to improve leadership effectiveness and team cohesion.
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Book Mark to deliver a bespoke leadership and well-being program for your team.
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Invest in your employees’ skills and career growth.
Sample Keynote Excerpts
Topics are also easily adaptable for leadership and staff retreats and trainings.
The future of leading healthy, engaged employees: Your Culture of Well-being.
The Buoyant Leader: the irreplaceable connection to healthy employee cultures.
Leading With Empathy
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.