Mark Mohammadpour
Build healthy, confident, and connected teams.
Travels from Portland OR, USA
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Speaks on:
Leadership Development
Empathy
Relationship Building
Resilience
Workplace Wellness
Speaks to:
Associations & Membership Orgs
Corporate Teams & Enterprises
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Higher Education & Vocational
K-12 Education
Communication and Public Relations
Formats:
Keynote
Workshop
Breakout
Retreat
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants felt inspired and empowered to implement healthier and more sustainable workplace cultures.
Attendees gained actionable insights and a roadmap for prioritizing their well-being and that of their teams.
Listeners acquired practical strategies for building stronger client relationships based on mutual benefit and clear expectations.
Students obtained an honest understanding of the PR industry and valuable tips applicable to any profession.
Mark's Bio
Mark Mohammadpour lost 150 pounds and gained a second life helping leaders and teams shine. As Founder of Chasing the Sun, he is a keynote speaker at the intersection of communication, culture, and well-being. Mark's Leadership Keynote Conversations™️ blend full attendee engagement, actionable insights, and current data and have been delivered to leaders at Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Mutual of Omaha, and UnitedHealthcare. Before launching his speaking career, Mark was a 30-time award-winning public relations executive, serving brands such as Adobe, Microsoft, and Samsung. Today, his most requested topics, including Leading with Empathy, The Buoyant Leader, and Lead a Culture of Well-Being, inspire people to grow with confidence, build their legacy, and prioritize human connection. Mark is an Accredited Public Relations professional, a Public Relations Society of America Fellow, a Certified Health Coach, and a columnist on workplace well-being and leadership.
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Mark Offers the Following Talks
Lead a Culture of Well-being™️: From Program to Operating System
Reimagine well-being as a core business driver, not a short-term initiative.
Learn how individual leadership choices shape cultural health at scale.
See energy, safety, and connection as strategic metrics, not soft skills.
Leave ready to build a culture that thrives long after leadership changes.
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30 minutes - full day
Buoyant Leadership: The irreplaceable connection to healthy employee cultures.
Build resilience through intentional self-leadership.
Welcome calm as a leadership advantage.
Reframe resilience as a team strategy, not an individual one.
Balance competing responsibilities without burning out.
Leave with tools to protect their energy while leading effectively.
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30 minutes - full day
The Empathy Advantage: Your Relationship Insurance Policy
Reimagine trust and empathy as performance accelerators.
Use perspective-taking to strengthen workplace relationships.
Connect across hierarchy, function, and distance.
Challenge assumptions by inviting new perspectives.
Use empathy to handle conflict in healthier, more productive ways.
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30 minutes - full day
Audience & Client Feedback on Mark
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I love the empathy map. I tend to talk at people, when it comes to trying to change their perspective. Asking questions is scary because I don’t know what to do with the answers they may give me. The empathy map helps me to ask questions about the person, rather than just trying to solve “the problem.”
Attendee
Mark presents in such a warm, fun and engaging way. He raised meaningful questions that resulted in a room full of PR and HR professionals thinking about how to do things a little differently to enhance well-being for ourselves, our families, our teams and our organizations.
Camilla Chapman
It's a very informative and helpful session thats all about setting boundaries with clients to create a healthy environment for you and your team. It's especially important for PR and would definitely recommend more people in my industry to check it out.
Attendee
Mark’s insights on how to rediscover ourselves and then forge stronger bonds with our coworkers was applicable on so many levels. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking to build a stronger and better workplace!
Annika Shaw
It was inspiring and empowering. It’s helpful to know that there are people out there who know that workplace culture can be healthier and more sustainable and it made me want to implement these ideas in my workplace.
Attendee
The session had a refreshing shift in perspective from the typical “here’s how to make employees happy” to “here’s how to make employees feel seen” and it felt applicable for both employees and management.
Mariah Pollett
I would say that no matter what major or career you’re in this talk could help. Yes it was geared towards PR specialists but there are a lot of helpful tips everyone in the professional world can use.
Attendee
It was a very fun and interactive session where we got to discuss and practice empathetic crisis communication. We also got to watch a little bit of Ted Lasso, which for me, made it that much better!
Reese Miller
Engaging and brought a personal story that tied into the home building industry to begin our session. The time I spent here with Mark was valuable and insightful. Thank you for being here!
Bridget Drexler
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Mark
What should I know about working with you?
A client once said, “You were the easiest part of this entire event.” I take that seriously. I show up early, deliver with heart, and stay flexible. No ego, no drama. Just real talk and connection with your audience.
What's included in your fee?
My fee includes keynote delivery (plus bonus talks if desired), videos for social media marketing for your event, a prep call, full customization, and follow-up. Travel’s either included or a flat buyout. One client said, “You handled it all. No back-and-forth. Thank you!” That’s always my goal.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Always. A client once told me, “It felt like you worked here.” That’s because I dive deep with your industry, your culture, your goals so the message is relatable, practical, and actionable.
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
Need a promo video or custom post to build excitement? Done. One client dropped it into their event email and said, “Our RSVP numbers jumped in a day.” I’m here to help boost awareness and drive my audience to sign up for the event.
How do you engage audiences post-event?
Talkadot is perfect for sharing my presentations, thanking them for their time and their feedback (both positive and constructive). I offer tools, downloads, or follow-up sessions to keep the energy alive long after the applause. Never a hard sell; value first!
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
Absolutely. I never drop the microphone and jet to the airport. I’m all in for team chats, or just hanging out after. It’s often where the best conversations happen, especially as every company has their own unique challenge; let's take time to get specific and solution-oriented.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
Yes. I love opportunities to provide value while creating new assets (video, photos, and testimonials) to help reach new audiences. I’ve offered virtual sessions, bundled events, and mission-based pricing. If there’s alignment, I’ll try to make it work. I’m here for impact, not just invoices.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
Yes! Slides, takeaways, or tools, I am happy to share. Just let me know what your team needs. For recordings, we’ll align ahead of time. One client turned theirs into a training module!
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
The more people see my message to help people shine, the better. Happy to allow for recordings and sharing materials, especially if I can use the media for my own marketing!
What are your specific travel requirements?
I fly out of Portland, Oregon. Primary airline: Alaska/OneWorld; hotel chain: Marriott. Direct flights when possible, a quiet hotel close to the venue, and I’m good! Or give me a flat buyout and I’ll handle the rest. One planner said, “I forgot you were even traveling; you just showed up ready.”