Keynotes that inspire action and create lasting change

Mark's core expertise is mental health, resilience, suicide prevention, and workplace wellbeing. His signature keynote, 'Balancing the Equation,' weaves personal narrative with evidence-based frameworks (HEAR and NICE) to give audiences both emotional resonance and practical tools. He also speaks on leadership, burnout, psychological safety, compassion fatigue, and stigma reduction — all customized to your audience and sector.

Mark's standard keynote runs 45–75 minutes, with a preferred format of 60 minutes plus audience Q&A. Half-day and full-day workshop formats are also available. For conference panels or shorter slots, a 30-minute version can be arranged. Virtual presentations typically run slightly shorter to maintain audience engagement.

Yes — this is one of Mark's strengths. Every presentation is researched and tailored to the specific organization, industry, and audience. Before any engagement, Mark's team conducts a pre-event discovery conversation to understand your goals, audience profile, organizational culture, and any sensitivities. Stories, case examples, and frameworks are adjusted accordingly.

Yes. Mark has delivered hundreds of virtual keynotes and workshops to audiences around the world, including large-scale broadcast-quality productions. He has a professional home studio setup with broadcast-quality audio and lighting. Interactive elements like live Q&A, polls, and breakout discussions can be incorporated.

Mark's TEDx talk — originally titled 'Why We Choose Suicide' and now titled 'Why We Need to Talk About Suicide' — was filmed at TEDxToronto in September 2013. It has accumulated millions of views globally and is among the most-watched TEDx talks on suicide prevention. In it, Mark shares his personal story of surviving a suicide attempt as a teenager and explores the neuroscience of why suicidal crisis narrows our perceived choices — and why talking matters.

Speaking fees vary based on event type, format, location, and scope of customization. Mark speaks to a wide range of organizations — corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, government, and educational — and pricing reflects the engagement. To receive a detailed quote, please submit an inquiry through the Contact page. Our team typically responds within 24–48 hours.

Yes — and many organizations find this combination particularly impactful. A keynote opens the conversation and creates shared language across a large audience, while a follow-up training workshop deepens the learning in smaller groups. Mark's team can help design a multi-session engagement that fits your event format and timeline.

Yes. Mark's full Speaker Kit — including short, medium, and long bios, an introduction script, keynote topic descriptions, AV requirements, and headshot request information — is available at markhenick.com/SpeakerKit. High-resolution headshots are available upon request by emailing bookings@markhenick.com.