Testimonials
"Mark’s combination of humour and practical advice made him the most popular speaker we have ever brought in!"
-ROSIE SMITH, HR DIRECTOR, BLACK SWAN DATA
"Mark's talk really resonated with our people and his message struck a chord that has had a lasting impact in our organisation."
-PETE JONES, CEO, NEPTUNE ENERGY
"Incredibly inspiring, sincerely caring and superbly thought-provoking!"
-ANDREA KALAVSKY, HEAD OF PEOPLE, METHOD & ECOVER
"Mark’s session was incredibly engaging, inspiring and full of practical tips. His energetic, fast paced, authentic and humorous style of delivery managed to keep our audience inspired and captivated throughout. Mark isn’t just a great speaker, he’s also exceptionally human. In a short amount of time, he managed to create a space for people to feel seen, heard and supported. We’re still getting messages from attendees telling us how impactful his session was. He is a force and a joy to work with."
-JANNINE BARDOUILLE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY DIRECTOR, NIKE INC
"Thank you for your great support and fantastic speech!"
-Gerhard Gerner, CEO, NETCENTRIC
Mark's great energy and engaging delivery captivated our team. His insights into effective communication strategies and storytelling were enlightening and entertaining while also very practical. It really set us up for more impactful communications at CFE. Thank you, Mark, for your outstanding contribution to our retreat!
-Lamia Kamal-Chaoui, Director, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities
"If you’re looking to engage and inspire your people, book Mark now."
-JUSTIN “JC” COGHLAN, CO-FOUNDER, MOVEMBER FOUNDATION
“Mark is creating a movement that is igniting the heart of employees and transforming leadership in organisations around the world.”
-David Arnoux, CEO of Growth Tribe
“Looking for someone to inspire your team and company to reflect and find their inner drive and mission? Look no further! Mark is the one. Not only did he deliver an engaging speech, but I was impressed by how he prepared for it, speaking with multiple stakeholders and tailoring it to our needs. Continue to glow, Mark!”
-Hanna von Wendt, Group Internal Communication Director of DEVOTEAM
“Mark Leruste is such a good speaker that we have recruited him for three events in less than two years. Each time he has delivered hugely engaging and thought-provoking content, always in tune with topical challenges and opportunities and always focused on practical guidance that inspires our members to improve the way they work. As a presenter he is superbly prepared, completely reliable and a great pleasure to work with: an event organiser’s dream!”
Bridget Shine, Chief Executive, Independent Publishers Guild (IPG)
"We all know that a good speaker makes all the difference in a successful event. Well, Mark is not only professional... he's also indispensable!"
-CHRIS GUILLEBEAU, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR & FOUNDER, THE WORLD DOMINATION SUMMIT
“Mark did an amazing job, engaging participants, delivering in an energetic and fun way. We all picked up some amazing tips and tricks. Thanks Mark!”
LISA MANDLA, Learning and Development Manager, THE PREMIER LEAGUE
“Mark’s highly energised talk was the best way to finish the day! His talk was not only informative but also engaging and entertaining. Mark made the session interactive by encouraging questions and participation making today's event such a fantastic session. Thank you and we look forward to working with you again in the future.”
-Laura Saint-Lo, Deputy Director, UK Office – HEC Paris
"Mark masterfully demonstrated the power of personal storytelling in building connections, inspiring action, and establishing trust. The session not only enlightened our portfolio of global founders on the art of storytelling but also equipped us with practical tools to craft our own compelling narratives. Mark kept our audience engaged throughout and made sure to deliver tangible takeaways that we have no doubt will have a long lasting ripple effect. If you're looking to inspire and motivate your team or audience, Mark's interactive keynote is an absolute must. A truly transformative experience!”
-Will Poole, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Capria Ventures
“Mark was a wonderfully effective partner and trusted advisor who helped me develop myself and lead our organisation through an extraordinary year of transition and transformation.”
-Chris Schulze-Melander, Managing Director, People Against Dirty Europe (Method & Ecover)
“Working with Mark has been massively beneficial. Thanks to our work together, I’ve since really felt much more true to myself, showing up as who I am, and I’ve been amazed at what’s come back to me from doing so. In short, this process has been amazing!”
-Andreas Afeldt, Founder and CEO, The Coin Cabinet
“Mark’s talk was just the perfect opener for the day! We loved his take on purpose and how to find motivation in every day’s activity.”
-Urs Bucher, Chief Marketing Officer, NETCENTRIC
““Mark was amazing! We invited Mark to SDSU to come and speak to our MBA and Graduate Students about the importance of authentic personal storytelling. His talk was to the point, valuable, and impactful! Worth every penny. Thank you Mark for delivering this important message to our campus community! We look forward to inviting you back soon."
-Congcong Zheng, Professor and Graduate Director, Fowler College of Business, San Diego State University
“If you’re serious about unpacking the integrity of your brand and expressing it through authentic narratives, or if you want to build an authentic purpose driven brand that attracts, retains and engages top talent and puts people first - I highly recommend that you contact Mark.”
-Nicolas Ruston, Founder at Robot Mascot
“I would highly recommend mark for any company planning to retain the next generation of talent!”
-ROSS LORIME, NEXTGEN CHAIR, STATE STREET
“Mark is widely recognised as an expert and thought leader in the space of helping people and organisations find their purpose.”
-Mike Reid, Co-Founder, DENT GLOBAL
“Mark is an incredibly fun, interesting and passionate speaker!”
-Lora Fachie, MBE, 3 x World Champion Paralympic
“Marks' talk at our summit was described by many attendees as, "the highlight of the event" and "food for thought". He gave us an honest talk and was able to connect to our audience in a fun way. The engagement on the platform was huge. Leading up to the event, Mark has been extremely helpful in shaping our content, and it was a beautiful experience to work with him. “
-Laura Jollit, Events Marketing Creative, Netcentric
“Mark came into our team at a time the world was in crisis and created a safe space for our team to be heard, supported and understood. Like a wave of calm in the middle of a storm, Mark’s workshop brought our team closer together and made us feel empowered to take on these new challenges.”
-Josh Bolding, Co-Founder, Vivo Life
"Great job Mark! So funny and poignant.”
Sarah Knight, Best Selling Author of "The Magic of Not Giving a F***"
“Mark’s talk was really well received as over 90 people tuned in live from around the world. As always Mark was able to grab our audience’s attention by sharing very interesting and engaging content. I also like the fact that Mark always brings a personal touch to his talks and we can really relate to him!”
-Barbara Widholm, Chair of the NextGen network, StateStreet
“Mark’s talk really resonated with our employees. His informal, energetic style worked really well for us and kept people engaged throughout the session. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to other companies who are looking to inspire and motivate their people.”
-HAYLEY PENN, HR BUSINESS PARTNER, INTUIT
“Mark has a contagious, positive energy that immediately connects his audience to their passion and their purpose!”
-daniel priestley, CEO & Co-FOUNDER, DENT GLOBAL
“Mark is an exceptionally gifted speaker who swept away our audience with his inspiring opening talk! It set off fireworks for the rest of the day, helping make our conference a huge success.”
-DR. PETRA BURGSTALLER, SENIOR MANAGER START-UPS & FUNDING, BIOENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT
“Mark is a superb speaker who knows a thing or two about engaging an audience!”
-Neil Fachie, MBE, Paralympic Gold Medalist
“Mark is an engaging speaker with a fantastic message. Good conferences have to both entertain and inform – Mark does both. I’d recommend him for anyone organising an event who doesn’t want to trot out the same dry old corporate claptrap!”
-HOLLY MACKAY, FOUNDER & MD, BORING MONEY
“Mark is brilliant to listen to and extremely inspiring. The stories he uses to convey his message are really engaging, and his relaxed manner combined with a great sense of humour created a fantastic atmosphere in the room. But the true value of Mark’s session was that people didn’t just come away having learned some new theory, they came away with the drive to act on it.”
-KAREN CAFFERKEY, ADMINISTRATION NETWORK COORDINATOR, WELLCOME SANGER INSTITUTE
“Mark’s virtual workshop was highly beneficial for everyone, from the most junior to the most senior members of the team. A great mix of theory, tips and tools and practical exercises, together with Mark’s great professionalism and sense of humour, helped us all understand how to maximise our wellbeing, connectivity and productivity.”
-Anne-Cécile berthier, Country Director, Movember Europe
“Mark’s passion for inspiring others to dream big and develop their purpose is contagious!”
-FELICITY CATOR, HEAD OF BRAND, EVENTLAB
"Mark truly has a special knack for helping people and companies find and clarify their purpose."
MILLY TOOVEY, CO-FOUNDER & CEO, BOOMCAST
“With his comedic nature, Mark delivered a sellout event online to around 100+ General Assembly attendees. Providing inspirational takeaways which grasped the new normal of working remotely, coping mechanisms, and making the most of this current situation. I look forward to working with Mark again for another successful event.”
John Furno, Partnerships manager, GENERAL ASSEMBLY
“What makes Mark unique as a speaker is that as well as being a point of inspiration, he also makes the audience part of the conversation. Plus, he’s always willing to be honest about his own experience.”
-ROSE SCANLON-JONES, MARKETING COORDINATOR, GENERAL ASSEMBLY