Mark Black

Mark Black

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Moncton, New Brunswick

Survivor | Leadership, Breakthrough, Productivity Resiliency and Change Expert

Mark Black is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient, 4-Time marathon runner, author, coach, and speaker. Breakthrough adversity to thrive through change coach, born with a life-threatening heart defect, he made history as the first and only man to run a marathon with someone else's heart. Mark Black presents at corporations, associations, and educational institutions, and his story of courage and perseverance inspires people to live their lives with passion and purpose.
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  • Speaker Types
  • Change Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Health & Wellness
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Business Management
  • Academia
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • All Staff Meeting
  • Annual General Meetings
  • Associations & Unions
  • Award Galas & After Dinner
  • Awareness Days
  • Bilingual & French

MARK BLACK BIOGRAPHY

Mark Black (CSP) Break Through adversity to thrive through change. Known as a heartful motivational speaker, Mark Black helps clients to stop making excuses and focus on getting results and thrive through challenging times.

Mark was born with a life-threatening heart defect and underwent two open-heart surgeries before age one. Mark battled his condition and its limitations for twenty-two years successfully, but at 23 yrs old, Mark Black suddenly faced the most significant life challenge. His doctor informed him that his heart was failing badly and that without a rare and dangerous heart and double-lung transplant, he would not likely see his 25th birthday.

In October 2001, Mark Black moved thousands of kilometres from home and was on the transplant waiting list. After just four months on the list, Mark’s condition worsened, and he was placed in the hospital where he lived, waiting for a miracle, for six months. Finally, by the grace of God, on September 7th, 2002, after almost a year on the list, Mark Black received a second chance at life as a heart and doublelung transplant recipient. He continues to take medication to prevent the rejection of the organs. The average lifespan of someone with his transplant is 5-10 years.

It has been 20 years since Mark’s transplant. Since receiving his second chance at life, Mark Black has now impacted the lives of more than 100,000 in more than 350 presentations across North America with his unique story and powerful life lessons that help his audience members live life with passion and purpose. Mark is a time marathon runner and author best selling author.  He is the only man in history to run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs.

Mark Black conveys how we live in an age of perpetual change. He warns that those who try to avoid change will become obsolete. The power of innovation and adaptability now dominate markets and industries. The organizations that will thrive in the next decade are those focused on seeking the numerous opportunities these times will create rather than looking back toward a time when things were simpler.

Using his powerful experience dealing with the continual threat of death, Mark Black delivers life-changing insights into how to cope effectively with the adversity of change and turn it into a catalyst for innovation and growth. Mark Black will help your organization to stop wasting time trying to bring back the “good old days” and focus on fostering a new way of looking at change.

He lives the strategies and principles he teaches through the formulae from his most recent book, ‘The Resilient Roadmap. Mark Black is filled with passion and purpose for his work precisely because he doesn’t know how much more time he’ll be afforded to do it. He celebrates the life of his wife and 3 children who would not exist without the transplant and the selfless family of his donor who gave him a second chance at life.

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Mark Black Topic Presentations

live life from the heart™ - proven tactics for reducing stress and improving engagement.

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Transform your team’s mindset and reignite their passion with Live Life from the HeartTM, a pivotal program designed to elevate resilience and rekindle joy in the face of professional challenges.

    In today’s high-pressure environment, it’s easy for your team to lose sight of their passion and purpose. Live Life from the HeartTM is the key to unlocking their potential, infusing new energy into their daily tasks, and reminding them why their work truly matters.

    Crafted as the ideal opener or grand finale for your conference, this program is more than just a talk—it’s a transformative experience. Mark, a captivating speaker with a profound personal journey, will guide your audience through the art of embracing acceptance. He’ll share insights on how to skillfully navigate the uncontrollable, channeling time and energy into impactful endeavors.

    Attendees will learn to:

    • Master the art of acceptance, focusing on what’s within their control.
    • Heighten their presence in an ever-distracting world.
    • Rediscover the deep pride and passion in their work.
    • Emerge as the best versions of themselves, motivated and inspired.

    Live Life from the HeartTM offers more than inspiration—it provides practical tools for reshaping perspectives on challenges and reinvigorating professional zeal. Prepare to witness a remarkable shift in your team, leaving them empowered, enlightened, and ready to excel.”

    Additional Resources:

    Increase the impact of Mark’s presentation and give your attendees a gift they will cherish. Gift a copy of Live Life from the Heart book to every attendee. Inquire for pricing.

through your patients’ eyes™ - powerful strategies for providing patient-centered care

level up™ - implement the mindset and tactics of high performers.

the resilience roadmap™ - four guideposts for charting your course in a chaotic world.

Mark Black travels from Moncton, New Brunswick & delivers customized and tailored keynote speeches, presentations, workshops and training sessions. on the topics enlisted below. These services are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, and event types and event formats.

Testimonials

Mark provided exactly what we wanted our people to hear. Since he spoke to us, I have heard from our management team about how powerful Mark’s content was for their people.

Kevin McKellar

Empowerment Advisor
Exxon Mobil

In my executive leadership role with the America Red Cross, I have attended many conferences and heard many, many speakers. I can honestly say that Mark was among the best. I’m confident that Mark made a lasting impact on our attendees.

Darrin Greenlee

Vice President
American Red Cross

Mark was excellent! He entertained, but he also provided tangible strategies that people could apply immediately.

Dan Fougere

Regional Manager
Astrazeneca

Mark’s impact on our conference was profound. My team and I found ourselves integrating his advice immediately following the session.

Saleema Dhala

CEO
Safecare BC

When Mark walked on stage he immediately connected with the audience. Mark Black is THE keynote speaker you need for your next event!

Yvon Laviolette

Commercial Sales
Mercedes Benz

We booked Mark for our virtual conference because we wanted to give our members the tools to be more resilient. Mark was very effective at engaging with people virtually and the feedback we received after his presentation was glowing.

Emma Girduckis

Event Planner
Canadian Society of Association Executives

Articles & Media

Coming Soon!

Books

Live Life from the Heart: 52 Weeks to a Life of Passion and Purpose
Live Life from the Heart: 52 Weeks to a Life of Passion and Purpose
Based on twenty-nine years of battling illness and overcoming obstacles, LIVE LIFE FROM THE HEART, is chock full of real-world wisdom and powerful life principles that will change the way you look at your life and the challenges you face.
The Resilience Roadmap: 7 Guideposts for Charting Your Course in a Chaotic World
The Resilience Roadmap: 7 Guideposts for Charting Your Course in a Chaotic World
A leading expert in the field, Mark believes resilience will be the most critical success skill of the twenty-first century. In this book, he reveals a framework for developing and employing resilience in all areas of your life.

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