Speaking
Energising rooms. Igniting belief. Inspiring captains.
Mark Francis delivers talks that stay with people long after the event ends — not because they are loud, but because they are human, visual, and unforgettable.
Whether speaking to a boardroom of 12 or an arena of 30,000+, Mark’s storytelling creates momentum. His frameworks create clarity. His presence creates trust.
His message creates action.
The award-winning keynote inspiring people to take responsibility for the change that matters.
Every audience member leaves this talk with one powerful realisation:
If there isn’t a leader for the change you want to see…
it might be you.
Through stories drawn from elite sport, global business, and real human lives, Mark shows audiences how to:
Identify the issue that truly matters
Step into leadership with confidence
Think clearly under pressure
Gather their “tribe” around a shared purpose
Begin, today, with one meaningful action
It’s simple. It’s emotional. It’s practical. And it works.
Impact That Moves People
Mark’s sessions are known for being:
Cinematic
Every story lands. Every example matters. Every moment feels crafted.
Energising
Rooms become alert, connected, and curious. The energy shifts.
Clear & Practical
People leave with steps they can apply immediately — not theory they’ll forget.
Confidence-Building
Mark has a unique gift for helping people feel capable, not overwhelmed.
is the largest crowd for one of Mark’s speeches — but he treats every audience like the most important one he’ll ever speak to.
Additional Speaking Themes
Motivating Teams
How leaders create environments where people want to perform — not feel forced to.
High-Performance Culture
Lessons from elite sport applied to real businesses, with a human-first approach.
Conference Facilitation
Mark brings structure, flow, and energy to large multi-speaker events, ensuring your audience stays engaged from start to finish.
Sporting Intelligence
The foundation of Mark’s speaking work.
SpQ identifies four traits found in every outstanding leader Mark has coached — on the field and in the boardroom:
Positive Intention
Self-Command
Thin-Slicing
Tribal Fire
These principles have shaped world-class athletes, global executives, and teams across 42 countries.
They sit at the heart of Who’s Your Captain? and The Captaincy book.
How Mark Works
Mark’s talks can be delivered
In-person
Hybrid
Virtual
Mark also offers
Half-day leadership sessions
Full-day workshops
Conference hosting
Bespoke leadership experiences for senior teams
His style is interactive, emotionally engaging, and grounded in real stories and examples your audience will remember.
Audiences
Universities and development programmes
Sales kick-offs
Leadership conferences
Sales kick-offs
Company-wide events
Senior leadership teams
High-performance programmes
Sports organisations
If your audience needs to be energised, refocused, or inspired to lead change, Mark’s keynote is a perfect fit.
Audiences
Leadership conferences
Sales kick-offs
Company-wide events
Senior leadership teams
High-performance programmes
Sports organisations
Universities and development programmes
If your audience needs to be energised, refocused, or inspired to lead change, Mark’s keynote is a perfect fit.
Invite Mark to Speak
Mark Francis
Mark is available for international engagements across Europe, America, Asia, and Australia.
Enquire below to check availability and pricing.
