Mark is a record breaking adventurer. He and his team set two records in the Arctic's Northwest Passage - first to kayak the historic route and first to do it using human power, with no motors or sails, in a single year. The expedition took 103 days.They faced down polar bears, were almost crushed by ice and had incredible encounters with whales. Mark's talks focus on building resilience in the workplace, how to bounce back from failure and understanding your own motivations. He talks openly about mental health issues. His lessons are based on interviews with psychologists and give a robust framework for his audience to apply to life and work. His clients range from small intimate groups of just 10 people, to large audiences like the End of Year Event for Marks and Spencer and the annual sales meeting for Fortune 500 companies including Heinken and Bosch.
Why you should book Mark Agnew for your next event
- He will share gripping tales from a record breaking 103 day expedition in the Arctic.
- Mark can tailor his message to suit your company’s goals and messaging. He can adjust the length to match the event format.
- Mark blends stories of failure, success, humor and honesty in his talks, making him an instant success with all audiences.
Mark and his team made history when they completed the Northwest Passage by kayak. The fabled Arctic route has been sought by adventurers for centuries – the most well known expedition in the passage was John Franklin, who became famous when he and all his crew perished after their ships became stuck in the ice.
Mark’s journey and success in the Northwest Passage is astounding. And yet, Mark focuses first on his failed expeditions. He tried to row the Atlantic twice and was forced to abandon his boats just a few days in. The failure crushed him. It sent Mark into a mental health crisis.
Mark rebuilt his resilience and reexamined his motivations to go on and set two world records – the first to kayak the Northwest Passage and the first to do it under human power, no motors or sails, in a single year.
During his talk, Mark shares his journey from failure to success, with actionable lessons for your audience and workforce. Fundamental to Mark’s recovery and success was letting go of extrinsic expectations and having his own intrinsic goals, like being immersed in nature and building camaraderie with his teammates.
Mark expertly weaves his lessons into fascinating, death defying stories from the Arctic. During the expedition they covered ultramarathon distances day in, day out, experienced extreme weather conditions and had unbelievable encounters with whales and polar bears. It is a talk sure to inspire your audience.
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