Mark Raffan

Mark Raffan

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Negotiations Ninja - Global Expert in Negotiation, Persuasion, and Conflict Resolution, Author

Mark Raffan is a distinguished entrepreneur and revered authority in negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution, holds an extensive legacy as a C-Suite negotiation leader across diverse industries. With a remarkable journey spanning from corporate sales and procurement to independent practice, Mark Raffan embodies excellence in strategic communication. As the dynamic force behind a globally acclaimed consulting and training agency, he empowers leaders, tech companies, and procurement teams worldwide. Mark's mastery resonates through captivating podcasts, motivational storytelling, and internationally acclaimed presentations, both virtual and in-person. With over five published books, including the acclaimed "9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders," he is a beacon of innovative negotiation strategies and ethical practices. Mark's profound influence continually shapes the landscape of negotiation, inspiring professionals to transcend boundaries and embrace excellence.

MARK RAFFAN BIOGRAPHY

Mark Raffan is an entrepreneur, procurement veteran, podcast host, speaker and recognized negotiation expert.

Mark has led c-suite negotiations for many years for a variety of companies and industries. Now running his own practice, Mark utilizes his extensive speaking experience to deliver engaging, usable, and market-relevant training to an underserved market.

As an internationally acclaimed expert in negotiation, persuasion, influence, and conflict resolution, Mark Raffan is the dynamic force behind the strategies and concepts for his consulting and training agency, Negotiations Ninja. Negotiations Ninja is currently ranked 6th in the world for negotiation training.

Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Mark’s prowess in selling, negotiating, and managing conflict was evident from an early age. His rise through the corporate world in sales and procurement exposed him to a myriad of industries. Today, Negotiations Ninja is synonymous with excellence, delivering world-class training to some of the largest companies in North America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Mark’s influence reaches leaders, CTOs, tech companies, and procurement teams, constantly inspiring and empowering them with his teachings.

His innovative strategies and motivational storytelling have captivated audiences and organizations across the globe through his passion for evangelizing good negotiation practices led him to create the Negotiations Ninja blog and podcast. Mark’s impact was immediate and worldwide, attracting readers and listeners from every corner of the globe. The demand for his unique training and insights became overwhelming, propelling him to leave the corporate world and develop Negotiations Ninja full-time.

With over 50,000 contacts on LinkedIn, Mark’s thought leadership and influence attracts a wide range of professionals to efficiently communicate with their teams and their clients. His five published books, including the recently launched “9 Secrets to Win Deals and Influence Stakeholders,” are highly regarded resources in the field.

Mark Raffan’s presentations, available both virtually and in person, cover a wide spectrum of vital subjects. He focuses on the keys to Negotiation Success and provides specialized insight into Procurement for Sales. Mark offers expertise in Conflict Resolution and educates on the intertwined concepts of Persuasion, Influence, and Negotiation Bias.

His understanding of Procurement Fundamentals goes hand in hand with his ability to teach Persuasive Presentations and Persuasive Storytelling techniques. Moreover, Mark’s guidance in Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication adds a unique dimension to his repertoire.

Mark Raffan is more than a negotiation expert; he stands as an advocate for ethical practice, a mentor for those seeking to sharpen their skills, and an innovator in the field. By engaging with Mark and the Negotiations Ninja team, audiences can experience the transformative power of negotiation conducted with excellence and integrity.

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Podcasts

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John Barrows

SBC

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

SBC

The Art of Negotiation with Mark Raffan
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B2B Marketers on a Mission

SBC

Mark Raffan - How To Get Buy-In to Invest in Content Marketing

Mark Raffan Topic Presentations

the negotiation success program

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  • Mastering the art of negotiation is an indispensable skill that profoundly enhances the likelihood of positive outcomes in your business transactions. It serves as a conduit to extract maximum value from your discussions, endeavours, and agreements, all the while mitigating potential pitfalls and setbacks.

    Opting not to invest in honing your negotiation skills could potentially translate into forfeiting substantial financial gains, ultimately resulting in conceding far more than necessary during your negotiation endeavours.

    Enrolling in the Negotiation Success Program offers you the opportunity to grasp the intricacies of effective negotiation. By employing skillful questioning techniques that allure the other party to address your needs, this program empowers you to comprehend and articulate your requirements. The tangible outcome is an elevated likelihood of negotiating triumphs, enabling you to amplify profits, bolster your leverage, cultivate mutually advantageous relationships, and adeptly surmount challenges.

    Distinguished for its widespread acclaim, this course has been embraced by some of the world’s largest corporations, contributing significantly to their adept navigation of negotiation scenarios.

    Whether your purview lies in sales, procurement, project management, operations, or leadership roles, this comprehensive negotiation training equips you with an exhaustive toolkit essential for realizing your negotiation objectives.

    Embarking on this program of equips you with a complete array of resources vital for consistently securing favourable negotiation outcomes. With these tools at your disposal, you’ll be primed to confidently conclude a multitude of negotiations with success.

the procurement fundamentals

the procurement for sales

the non-verbal communication

the conflict resolution

the persuasion and influence

the persuasive presentation

the persuasive storytelling

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

Articles & Media

Mark Raffan Accepted Into Forbes Coaches Council

PR.com

Calgary, Canada, April 29, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Mark Raffan, President of Negotiations Ninja, has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Mark was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
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