Mark Carter is an international keynote speaker, trainer, author and coach. He has over 25 years of experience as a global learning and development professional.

His TEDx talk was the trailer for his latest book, ‘Add Value’, published globally by Wiley. Mark is the founder of a learning management system for SMEs and is accredited in various globally recognised behavioural tools.

He regularly consults businesses around key pillars such as leadership, culture, onboarding, sales, adaptability, and presentation skills. Mark contributes across mainstream media: TV, radio, print and industry-specific publications.

Mark is often asked how you go from being a leader across Europe for Contiki Holidays to a respected, sought-after speaker. A decade of European experience armed him with a wealth of knowledge about people, human behaviour, the psychology of decision-making, and what makes people tick personally and professionally. With his insatiable hunger for continued professional development, Mark has risen to become an innovative professional in his field.

So, from connecting with happy-go-lucky passengers in Europe, Mark now connects with people globally on a deeper, more meaningful level in their own lives. Upgrading from a charming tour guide to a wise sage and masterful storyteller, it’s no wonder he’s a sought-after speaker!

Born in England, raised in Scotland, nurtured by Europe and matured through several round world trips, Mark Carter is a truly global citizen. He now calls Australia home, where he enjoys the fruits of a sunny lifestyle. Mangoes, after all, don’t grow in Edinburgh.

Leadership

Leadership development is not limited to those who hold official leadership positions. Contemporary theories, such as servant leadership or the belief that ‘everyone is a leader’’, are relevant to this production.

This keynote presentation is constructed as an historical journey comprising three parts. In part 1 we examine the evolution of 7 primary leadership theories (spanning thousands of years) to arrive at a single common trait and skill to harness.

The mid section, part 2, inspired by HG Wells ‘Time Machine’, explores 3 case studies: including MC’s personal journey developing leaders for over 25 years.

Part 3 of the keynote addresses the challenges of modern day leadership in a hyper connected digital age; dealing with the elephant in the room we all have responsibility to be mindful of.
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