Mark Black
CEO, Speaker, Author, Coach Adversus Consulting Inc.
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Biography
Best-selling author of the acclaimed self-help book, “Live Life from the Heart: 52 Weeks to a Life of Passion and Purpose”, Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient, 4-Time Marathon Runner, and much sought after speaker, trainer and success-coach.
Mark learned about success in life by facing death. Born with a congenital heart defect, Mark battled heart disease for twenty-three years before he faced the biggest obstacle of his life. In May 2001, at twenty-three years old, Mark saw his doctor and was given news no one wants to hear, his heart was failing fast. He had less than 2 years to live.
After waiting on the transplant list for 10 months and near death, Mark received a life-saving heart and double-lung transplant. Since that day, Mark has beaten all the odds and uses his new gift of life to inspire people to “live life with passion and purpose”. Mark’s presentations have inspired more than 70,000 people across North America and his best-selling book has impacted the lives of countless others.
Mark learned about success in life by facing death. Born with a congenital heart defect, Mark battled heart disease for twenty-three years before he faced the biggest obstacle of his life. In May 2001, at twenty-three years old, Mark saw his doctor and was given news no one wants to hear, his heart was failing fast. He had less than 2 years to live.
After waiting on the transplant list for 10 months and near death, Mark received a life-saving heart and double-lung transplant. Since that day, Mark has beaten all the odds and uses his new gift of life to inspire people to “live life with passion and purpose”. Mark’s presentations have inspired more than 70,000 people across North America and his best-selling book has impacted the lives of countless others.
Industry Expertise
Health Care - Providers
Health and Wellness
Education/Learning
Financial Services
Insurance
Business Services
Areas of Expertise
Adversity
Motivation
Inspiration
Education
Mount Allison University
Bachelor of Arts
English and Sociology
2000
President's Leadership Certificate Series graduate 1998, 1999, 2000
Awarded the Golden A award (one of only 4 given to all graduates of the university) for outstanding leadership and student involvement.
Affiliations
- Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Professional Member)
Sample Talks
The Adversity Answer
In this powerful presentation Mark shares a four point strategy for turning your adversity around and making it your competitive advantage
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Author Appearance
Fees
$3500 to $6000
