Speaker Highlights
Dr. Mark Sullivan is a leadership expert specialising in strategic relationships and transformation in high-stakes environments. As a former sales executive and co-leader of a top consulting firm, he has led global workforce transformations and mentored executives in navigating competitive challenges. His book THRIVE: When Trouble Visits! and Critical Conversations course provide actionable strategies for influence, collaboration, and resilience.
Speaker Highlights
Seasoned
119 speaking engagements from around the world with an audience ofmany thousands
Animated
A masterful storyteller who will have your audience at the edge of their seats
Practical
Signature tools & tips presented for immediate use
Abridged Speech Highlights
Bridging Differences for Influence & Impact
Dr. Mark J. Sullivan’s “Bridging Differences for Influence & Impact” presentation offers strategies to enhance leadership in high-demand environments. It focuses on understanding core conflict areas, improving listening skills, and adapting communication to foster mutual respect and purpose. The session provides actionable insights for effective collaboration and relationship-building. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of aligning engagement styles to achieve desired outcomes.
Performing in High-Demand, High challenge environments
Dr. Mark J. Sullivan’s “Leveraging Leadership Resilience & Mindsets When It Matters Most: Performing in High-Demand Environments” presentation offers strategies to enhance leadership resilience in challenging settings. It focuses on understanding the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) framework, recognising stages of competence, and adopting resilient practices. The session provides actionable insights for effective leadership and performance under pressure.
Critical Conversations Abridged
Dr. Mark J. Sullivan’s “Leveraging Leadership Resilience & Mindsets When It Matters Most: Performing in High-Demand Environments” presentation offers strategies to enhance leadership resilience in challenging settings. It focuses on understanding the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) framework, recognising stages of competence, and adopting resilient practices. The session provides actionable insights for effective leadership and performance under pressure.
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A select collection of signature organisations that have engaged
Dr. Mark J. Sullivan for accelerating performance and impact in demanding times! Sources
Mark J. Sullivan, Ph.D. Biography
Dr. Mark J. Sullivan is an organizational psychologist with over 25 years of experience in management, consulting, strategy, and business development across various sectors. He has held senior leadership roles in three Global 1000/Dow 30 companies, including founding a Corporate Business Accelerator at Honeywell International that grew into a $1 billion product portfolio. Dr. Sullivan has also served as an award-winning leadership professor at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and authored the book “THRIVE: When Trouble Visits!” Currently, he is the Founder and CEO of the Performance Learning Academy, offering signature speaking engagements and executive coaching.
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