International bestselling author and the world’s leading expert on focus. Mark uses new insights from neuroscience to unlock peak performance.
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Mark is awesome: he shares his vast knowledge about the brain in such an enthusiastic and smooth manner that you stay enthralled. And I love that it’s very practical.
Charlotte van ’t Wout
Entrepreneur and business influencer
Mark Tigchelaar is an international bestselling author and one of the world’s most recognized experts on focus and productivity. As a cognitive psychologist, he has spent over two decades translating the latest neuroscience into practical tools that boost performance and well-being. With more than 1,600 keynotes delivered worldwide, Mark inspires audiences to master focus in an age of distraction. His engaging keynotes help teams unlock peak productivity, reduce stress, and perform at their best, sustainably.
Mark Tigchelaar is one of the most prominent global voices in focus and productivity. With a background in cognitive psychology, he has spent over 21 years exploring how the brain works and how we can use this knowledge to reach peak performance. His six bestselling books, including Focus ON/OFF, have been translated into 15 languages, and his expertise has inspired audiences across the world. Mark’s work is built on one clear principle: understanding the brain is the key to working smarter, not harder.
As an international keynote speaker, Mark delivers over 100 keynotes each year for organizations across every industry. Known for his engaging, science-based approach, he makes complex neuroscience easy to grasp and instantly applicable. His sessions blend inspiration with practical tools, leaving audiences with concrete strategies to improve focus, productivity, and mental clarity.
David Allen, the inventor of Getting Things Done, describes him as “probably the world’s best educator about focus”, a statement reflected in Mark’s impact and reputation.
Mark’s professional track record is remarkable:
He has worked with global organizations and top-performing teams, advising leaders and professionals on how to optimize focus through neuroscience. LinkedIn has named him a Top Voice for his insights on productivity and mental health, recognition that reflects both his expertise and his ability to make science practical.
Mark’s content is always customized for each event, ensuring every session feels relevant and actionable. His talks connect directly with four core themes:
Distraction is one of today’s greatest productivity challenges. Mark explains how focus operates in the brain and how small, evidence-based changes can dramatically improve output. Through neuroscience-backed methods, he shows teams how to get more done in less time, with greater flow and less stress. His tools create a foundation for long-term high performance, not short bursts of efficiency.
The way we handle stimuli affects not just performance, but mental health. Mark demonstrates how managing our attention directly influences stress levels and recovery capacity. His practical, science-driven strategies help organizations build healthier workplaces where well-being and productivity go hand in hand.
Focus is the foundation of effective leadership. Mark shows leaders and HR professionals how to shape environments that support attention and energy, resulting in more cohesive teams and better results. His sessions provide leaders with neuroscience-based insights that strengthen collaboration and engagement across the organization.
Modern professionals don’t lack time, they lack focus. Mark helps audiences recognize how constant distractions erode performance and mental energy. His keynotes offer concrete, science-based strategies to regain control of attention, boost efficiency, and reduce stress.
Mark Tigchelaar’s greatest strength lies in his ability to make science actionable. He bridges theory and practice, helping people understand not just why focus matters but how to strengthen it in daily life. His dynamic speaking style, relatable examples, and evidence-based insights leave lasting impact on audiences worldwide.
Whether you’re organizing a leadership summit, productivity workshop, or corporate offsite, Mark’s sessions deliver immediate value and long-term transformation. His message is clear: mastering focus is the key to thriving in today’s demanding world.
“Mark is the Dutch Andrew Huberman.” - Eric van Noort, CEO Taartenwinkel
Book Mark Tigchelaar for your next event and give your audience the tools to focus better, perform smarter, and live with more energy and clarity.
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Mark is awesome: he shares his vast knowledge about the brain in such an enthusiastic and smooth manner that you stay enthralled. And I love that it’s very practical.
Charlotte van ’t Wout Entrepreneur and business influencer
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Mark’s keynote was a game-changer — science-based, practical, and immediately useful. It helped our department work with more focus and less stress.
Ming Chen Senior Consultant at Huawei
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I’ve attended many talks on Mental Health, but Mark’s truly stands out. No fluff, no clichés — just neuroscience-based insights and clear steps that helped us improve focus and performance across our department.
Wouter de Jong Best-selling author
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Mark’s keynote was a wake-up call for our leadership team. He showed us that mental health isn’t just about resilience — it’s about managing attention and recovery. Since then, our managers have built more mindful rhythms into their day, and stress levels have dropped noticeably.
Taco Oosterkamp Best-selling author and business coach
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Mark Tigchelaar is one of the best keynote speakers I have ever seen. He captivated the attention of everyone in the room — without using any slides!
Ric Roggeveen Senior Engineer, RH Marine
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Mark has a unique ability to bridge science and practice. No abstract models, but clear insights you can apply immediately. Since his keynote, our team has a new way of talking about workload and attention.
Klaas Kroezen CEO at WUA
Keynote by Mark Tigchelaar:
We live in a world where productivity is often mistaken for busyness. But being busy and being productive are two very different things. Neuroscience shows that our brain has specific conditions under which it performs at its best and most organizations unintentionally work against them.
“The key to higher performance isn’t working harder, but working with your brain instead of against it.”
In this highly engaging keynote, Mark Tigchelaar reveals how our brain manages productivity, energy, and motivation. Participants learn how to create the right conditions for focus, avoid the hidden productivity leaks, and build habits that lead to sustainable high performance. The result: less stress, more output, and higher engagement across teams.
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Keynote by Mark Tigchelaar:
In recent years, the number of stimuli coming at us each day has increased fivefold. The result of this constant overload is that we get interrupted more than ever before. This flood of distractions means we get less done, our stress levels rise, and it becomes harder to dive deep into our work.
“The battle for our attention is one of the greatest challenges of our time.”
In this highly interactive keynote, Mark Tigchelaar shares the latest scientific insights on how to regain control over distraction. Participants discover the Flow Curve, the Four Concentration Leaks, and the Focus Model. The result: calmer, clarity, and control. This keynote is a perfect fit for themes such as vitality and well-being.
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Keynote by Mark Tigchelaar:
Managers and leaders are bombarded daily with stimuli, emails, and ad-hoc requests.
The ability to stay focused amidst this constant flow of information determines not only your own productivity but also that of your team. How do you make sure you set the right priorities and don’t get swept up in the urgency of the day?
Focus as a Business Strategy & Leadership Style
In this inspiring keynote, Mark Tigchelaar shows how managers and leaders can apply insights from neuropsychology to their business operations and leadership style. The result: teams experience less stress and work more effectively.
Workshop by Mark Tigchelaar:
Stress is not just something we feel, it’s something that happens in the brain. When we are constantly interrupted by messages, meetings, and mental overload, the brain stays in a state of alertness. This makes it harder to concentrate, recover, and perform at our best.
“Understanding how the brain works is the first step to regaining calm and control.”
In this interactive workshop, Mark Tigchelaar shares the latest neuroscience insights on how to improve mental health, restore focus, and recharge your mental energy. The result: calmer, more clarity, and more control, even on busy days. This workshop is a perfect fit for events on well-being, vitality, mental health, and stress management.
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Workshop by Mark Tigchelaar:
From WhatsApp and email to social media, we’re constantly flooded with digital distractions. These tools are designed to grab and keep our attention. Distraction by design. The result? It becomes harder to dive deep into our work, our stress levels rise, and our minds rarely find rest.
“You can’t do big things if you’re distracted by small things.”
In this engaging and interactive session, Mark Tigchelaar shares the latest neuroscience on how to break free from phone and email addiction, without missing out. Participants learn how dopamine works in the brain and how to regain control over it. The effect: you get more done, experience less stress, and finally feel free from digital overload.
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Watch Mark Tigchelaar in action!
Watch Mark Tigchelaar in action!
Watch Mark Tigchelaar in action!
Watch Mark Tigchelaar in action!
