Mark Raffan

Mark Raffan

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Negotiation & Influence | Procurement, Sales & Leadership Expert | Author & Entrepreneur

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Mastering Negotiation: How to Improve Financial Health with Mark Raffan | Strictly Money

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Become a Negotiation Ninja with Mark Raffan

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  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Personal Growth
  • Public Relations & Media Training
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Make It Happen

Mark Raffan: Negotiating Lessons From Procurement
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Let's Talk Supply Chain

The Art of Negotiation With Mark Raffan
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B2b Marketers On A Mission

Mark Raffan: How to Get Buy-in to Invest in Content Marketing
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The Procurement Software Channel
Will Negotiation Bots Replace Humans? – Mark Raffan From Negotiations Ninja
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Vengreso
Leveraging Procurement for Sales Success | Mark Raffan | Msp #253
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9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders: A Field Guide to B2b Negotiations
This field guide is a flexible framework designed for B2B salespeople like you. Each chapter contains a secret and a challenge. Once...
9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders: A Field Guide to B2B Negotiations
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Mark Raffan Accepted Into Forbes Coaches Council
Calgary, Canada, April 29, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Mark Raffan, President of Negotiations Ninja, has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council,...
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Catching Up With Mark Raffan- the Negotiations Ninja
We talk procurement, and of course, negotiations with the Ninja himself, Mark Raffan

MARK RAFFAN BIOGRAPHY

Mark Raffan is an internationally recognized negotiation expert, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur whose career has been defined by excellence in procurement, sales, and leadership consulting. With more than two decades of experience guiding executives through high-stakes negotiations, Mark Raffan has worked across continents and industries to achieve measurable outcomes that shape the way organizations buy, sell, and resolve conflict. His expertise has made him a sought-after authority for leaders looking to strengthen their influence, decision-making, and ability to create value at the negotiation table.

Mark Raffan is the founder of a globally respected training and consulting firm that has built a reputation for equipping leaders, sales teams, and procurement professionals with practical tools and strategies that drive real-world success. His work spans North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, where he consistently delivers tailored insights on negotiation strategy, persuasion, conflict resolution, and procurement intelligence. Through keynote speaking and customized training, Mark Raffan empowers professionals to negotiate with clarity, confidence, and purpose in the most challenging environments.

The foundation of Mark Raffan’s expertise lies in both lived corporate experience and extensive research. His early career in procurement and sales leadership exposed him to the complexities of corporate negotiations, from managing competing interests to closing multi-million-dollar contracts. Demonstrating a strong ability to resolve conflict and achieve alignment across stakeholders, Mark Raffan quickly rose to executive-level responsibilities. These experiences not only shaped his understanding of negotiation dynamics but also inspired him to share these lessons with others through professional training and advisory work.

Mark Raffan has since developed one of the top negotiation training practices worldwide, helping organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies and high-growth startups. His consulting work equips professionals at every level with the frameworks and confidence required to approach negotiations with a mindset of collaboration and strategy. By teaching the science and psychology behind effective negotiation, Mark Raffan enables individuals and organizations to consistently achieve outcomes that support long-term growth and value creation.

As an accomplished author, Mark Raffan has written five influential books on negotiation and influence, including the highly regarded 9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders. His writing reflects a balance of research-based strategies and practical applications that resonate with professionals in procurement, sales, leadership, and beyond. His books are recognized as valuable resources for both emerging professionals and seasoned executives seeking to refine their approach to complex negotiations.

Mark Raffan has also built a significant digital presence through his podcast, blog, and online platforms, where he shares regular insights on negotiation, leadership, and persuasion. His podcast has cultivated a dedicated global following, while his LinkedIn network of more than 50,000 professionals demonstrates the scale of his influence in the business community. These digital channels extend the reach of his expertise, allowing professionals worldwide to access his frameworks, thought leadership, and commentary on emerging trends.

As a keynote speaker, Mark Raffan is known for delivering engaging, research-driven, and highly practical presentations. His sessions are available both virtually and in person, providing flexibility for audiences around the world. His speaking style blends clarity, humour, and storytelling with actionable frameworks that address some of the most pressing challenges leaders face today. From understanding bias in negotiation and interpreting body language to mastering persuasive communication and navigating cross-cultural influence, Mark Raffan’s presentations are consistently tailored to provide maximum impact.

In addition to large-scale keynotes, Mark Raffan offers specialized sessions on procurement strategy, negotiation fundamentals, persuasive presentations, and the psychology of influence. These workshops provide audiences with hands-on learning experiences that can be immediately applied to their professional environments. Whether he is speaking to senior executives, procurement leaders, or high-potential employees, Mark Raffan equips participants with tools that build both technical capability and strategic thinking.

Mark Raffan is also a strong advocate for ethical negotiation practices, emphasizing the importance of transparency, fairness, and trust in building lasting partnerships. His message highlights that negotiation is not simply about winning in the short term, but about fostering relationships that create value for all parties involved. By adopting this philosophy, organizations that work with Mark Raffan benefit from stronger communication, higher levels of trust, and more sustainable business outcomes.

Through his career as an executive, consultant, author, and speaker, Mark Raffan has continually demonstrated a commitment to helping professionals achieve excellence in negotiation and influence. His expertise provides audiences with more than just tactical skills—it offers a mindset shift towards confidence, clarity, and ethical leadership. For organizations seeking to elevate their approach to negotiation and communication, Mark Raffan represents a proven voice of authority and a trusted guide to lasting success.

Mark Raffan Topic Presentations

Mark Raffan Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Negotiation Success Program

The Procurement Fundamentals

The Procurement for Sales

The Non-verbal Communication

The Conflict Resolution

The Persuasion and Influence

The Persuasive Presentation

The Persuasive Storytelling

Mark Raffan Speaking Testimonials

Mark Raffan delivered an amazing full day of negotiations training to our sales team and provided real, actionable systems and tools that we could implement immediately in our sales and negotiations practices. Both he and the content were engaging and tailored to our industry. The care and attention he placed to crafting the training to our needs was very evident.

Steve Bromley

VP Industrial Rail
Cando Rail Services

Negotiation Ninja is a great training resource. Mark Raffan is a phenomenal facilitator who provides pragmatic, insightful, and useful negotiation tools for Procurement/Strategic Sourcing professionals. He understands the space and provides relatable exercises to reinforce the lessons. Great job!!!

Kimberly Chastang-Lee

Sr. Director Services Sourcing; Corporate and Professional Services
Salesforce

Mark Raffan came to our office and gave an engaging and educational talk on negotiation. He was able to get the whole group participating in a topic that they weren’t certain they needed to learn about. Mark’s presentation and teaching gave the team tools around negotiation that they could immediately apply to their roles within the company and their personal lives.

Mike Williams

President
RingPartner

Visa Europe Negotiation Ninja course was an amazing experience for all. Delivered by Mark Raffan over 3 half days virtually creating in-depth content that was relatable and practical. We are using the model in our processes and bringing our stakeholders along the journey to greater negotiation structure and potentially better outcomes. I highly recommend Mark Raffan’s course as it can be used at all levels of experience.

Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Aldridge

Senior Director
Visa

My team and I had the pleasure to sit with Mark Raffan today and learn – refresh our negotiation strategy, techniques and tactics. What a great session – better applicability than honestly any session I’ve participated in before. I highly, highly recommend Mark Raffan and his approach to negotiations.

Greg Tennyson

Chief Procurement Officer
VSP Global

Mark Raffan facilitated a course for us on Conflict Resolution, which was great. The delivery was engaging and well done. The material was timely and made to tie into lived experiences from attendees. This method created a relevant and lasting impression which ensures the material learned will stick and remain useful. Highly recommended.

Scott Bahr

CEO
BitService

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