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Mark Quattrocchi

Motivational Speaker. Author. Activist. Leader. Available for Virtual Presentations

Mark Quattrocchi is a world-class motivational speaker, an incredible global adventurer, international educator, and ambitious change-maker. He is the author of the book THE CYCLE OF LIFE: THE POWER OF SAYING HELLO released in 2021. Mark believes we all have the power to make the world a better place through simple everyday actions and tools at our disposal.

In 2014, after taking his passion for education to an elementary school in Southern China, Mark made the bold decision to take a truly unconventional route home.

Setting out with only his bicycle and the few things he could carry, Mark began an extraordinary continent-spanning journey. Charting a path around the world, his travels brought him from China all the way through Asia, Europe, Africa, South and North America and ending back in his home country of Canada. This adventure took him through the sweeping plains of Kyrgyzstan, war-torn Afghanistan, vibrant streets of India, scorching sandy deserts of Sudan and so much more. By the time he set his feet back down on Canadian soil, his continent-spanning journey took him through more than 40 countries and 35,000 kilometres of cycling over two years.

This was a cultural immersion like no other. Mark often relied on the kindness of strangers as he weathered the many challenges this life-changing ride put him up against. When facing exhaustion, mechanical issues or even the loneliness that comes with hundreds of consecutive days on the road, Mark was often welcomed with open arms by the countless new people and cultures he encountered. To give back, Mark used his tour to fundraise $50,000 for educational projects, building five schoolrooms in countries he visited along the way.

Now, with five continents and 35,000 kilometers behind him, Mark continues to share his learnings and the many powerful words of wisdom he gathered along the way, both virtually and in-person to corporate audiences, non-profits & associations, educators and students of all ages through keynote addresses and workshops.

Mark’s story has been shared by local and global news outlets as well as the world stage through his TEDx speech titled, CYCLING AROUND THE WORLD AND THE POWER OF ‘HELLO’.

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Presentations

  • Customized Keynotes

    Work with Mark to develop a custom keynote that fits the needs of your event with themes surrounding adventure, leadership, education, inspiration, overcoming adversity and more.

  • Keynote or Fireside Chat

    Keynote: Up to 45 minute address with visuals + Q&A

    Fireside Chat: 20-30 minute talk, with visuals, followed by a 15-20 minute moderated/hosted Q&A, followed by a Q&A with the viewers.

  • The Big Decision Tool Kit

    (Ideal for business, healthcare, educator audiences)
    Making decisions can be difficult. For many, even deciding what to have for dinner or which movie to stream next can be challenging. However, making significant decisions that impact business, family, and your future can seem nearly impossible. The multitude of ‘what ifs’ can hold us back from making choices that appear difficult, scary, or downright unbearable. Change is tough and can sometimes conflict with everything we’ve worked towards or were taught to believe.

    Mark specializes in making those big and tough decisions that, in the long run, can lead to incredible results and turn elusive dreams into reality. Whether it’s deciding to bicycle around the world, moving to China during the height of the pandemic, quitting a social media account with 2 million followers, or standing up at the right time in the face of adversity, Mark has made tough choices that changed everything. His inspiring talk will provide business leaders, educators, and individuals with the tools to make those tough and everyday decisions just a little bit easier.

  • The Big Decision Tool Kit for University/College Students

    Making decisions can be difficult. For many, even deciding what to have for dinner or which movie to stream next can be challenging. However, making significant decisions that impact your education, well-being, and future can seem nearly impossible. The multitude of ‘what ifs’ can hold us back from making choices that appear difficult, scary, or downright unbearable. Change is tough and can sometimes conflict with everything we’ve worked towards or were taught to believe.

    Mark specializes in making those big and tough decisions that, in the long run, can lead to incredible results and turn elusive dreams into reality. Whether it’s deciding to bicycle around the world, moving to China during the height of the pandemic, quitting a social media account with 2 million followers, or standing up at the right time in the face of adversity, Mark has made tough choices that changed everything.

    Mark’s inspiring talk provides valuable takeaways on wellness, resilience, self-confidence, and avoiding burnout. His insights will help students navigate the challenges of academic life and beyond, providing the tools to make those tough and everyday decisions just a little bit easier. Whether you’re facing the pressures of exams, social dynamics, or career planning, Mark will empower you to approach these challenges with confidence and resilience.

  • The Cycle of Life: The Power of Hello

    Now, more than ever, it is vital that we connect with one another in meaningful ways. Mark’s incredible journey cycling around the world, from China back to Canada, spanned 40 countries and five continents. Rooted in this life-changing experience, Mark shares how simple human connections can change the way we see the world.

    Many of us, at one point or another, have likely been sitting beside someone we didn’t know on a bus, plane or train and wanted to say something but never did. And yet by overcoming our fear and opening with “Hello” we can make the world a little more friendly and knock down negative stereotypes in the process. On his journey around the world, Mark was the humble recipient of over 250 acts of kindness. These were the moments that helped him feel at home so far from Canada. Now, he looks to pay forward his experiences and give others the tools to pursue their dreams.

    In this engaging talk, for businesses, educators, young professionals and universities, Mark shares how we can inject more purpose into our daily actions. By helping to identify the world issues we care about most, Mark shows how we can take manageable steps to build the world we want to live in. When we are working toward a future with intention, we can then effectively improve the well-being of ourselves and others.

    With vivid storytelling, images and videos, Mark brings his adventure to life in order to infuse purpose in everyday work and play.

  • Small Steps Lead to Big Impacts: Around the World by Bicycle

    In this humbling and relatable talk, Mark shares how audiences of all ages can start taking the steps to make the world a better place by acting today.

    In June 2014, Mark set out on one of the most ambitious global adventures, cycling from China across the world to Canada. Before taking to the stage to share his story as a motivational speaker, Mark was a teacher and passionate about education, so he wanted to do more with his journey than biking from country to country. Mark decided to use his journey to fundraise to build schools in developing countries around the world. He volunteered in communities along the way and in the end fundraised to build five schoolhouses.

    During his journey, Mark connected with people throughout the world and listened to the incredible stories of challenge and accomplishment. These showed Mark the power each of us has inside to enact and play a role in creating positive change.

    Through stories of his struggles from the road as well as modern day and historic examples of change-makers, Mark shares that it’s easier than we think to make the world a better place.

    Making a difference doesn’t mean that you must ride a bicycle around the world. Instead, Mark breaks down how our individual talents and small acts can have a massive impact on the issues we care about most within our community, country and beyond.

Customized Keynotes

Work with Mark to develop a custom keynote that fits the needs of your event with themes surrounding adventure, leadership, education, inspiration, overcoming adversity and more.

Keynote or Fireside Chat

Keynote: Up to 45 minute address with visuals + Q&A

Fireside Chat: 20-30 minute talk, with visuals, followed by a 15-20 minute moderated/hosted Q&A, followed by a Q&A with the viewers.

The Big Decision Tool Kit

(Ideal for business, healthcare, educator audiences)
Making decisions can be difficult. For many, even deciding what to have for dinner or which movie to stream next can be challenging. However, making significant decisions that impact business, family, and your future can seem nearly impossible. The multitude of ‘what ifs’ can hold us back from making choices that appear difficult, scary, or downright unbearable. Change is tough and can sometimes conflict with everything we’ve worked towards or were taught to believe.

Mark specializes in making those big and tough decisions that, in the long run, can lead to incredible results and turn elusive dreams into reality. Whether it’s deciding to bicycle around the world, moving to China during the height of the pandemic, quitting a social media account with 2 million followers, or standing up at the right time in the face of adversity, Mark has made tough choices that changed everything. His inspiring talk will provide business leaders, educators, and individuals with the tools to make those tough and everyday decisions just a little bit easier.

The Big Decision Tool Kit for University/College Students

Making decisions can be difficult. For many, even deciding what to have for dinner or which movie to stream next can be challenging. However, making significant decisions that impact your education, well-being, and future can seem nearly impossible. The multitude of ‘what ifs’ can hold us back from making choices that appear difficult, scary, or downright unbearable. Change is tough and can sometimes conflict with everything we’ve worked towards or were taught to believe.

Mark specializes in making those big and tough decisions that, in the long run, can lead to incredible results and turn elusive dreams into reality. Whether it’s deciding to bicycle around the world, moving to China during the height of the pandemic, quitting a social media account with 2 million followers, or standing up at the right time in the face of adversity, Mark has made tough choices that changed everything.

Mark’s inspiring talk provides valuable takeaways on wellness, resilience, self-confidence, and avoiding burnout. His insights will help students navigate the challenges of academic life and beyond, providing the tools to make those tough and everyday decisions just a little bit easier. Whether you’re facing the pressures of exams, social dynamics, or career planning, Mark will empower you to approach these challenges with confidence and resilience.

The Cycle of Life: The Power of Hello

Now, more than ever, it is vital that we connect with one another in meaningful ways. Mark’s incredible journey cycling around the world, from China back to Canada, spanned 40 countries and five continents. Rooted in this life-changing experience, Mark shares how simple human connections can change the way we see the world.

Many of us, at one point or another, have likely been sitting beside someone we didn’t know on a bus, plane or train and wanted to say something but never did. And yet by overcoming our fear and opening with “Hello” we can make the world a little more friendly and knock down negative stereotypes in the process. On his journey around the world, Mark was the humble recipient of over 250 acts of kindness. These were the moments that helped him feel at home so far from Canada. Now, he looks to pay forward his experiences and give others the tools to pursue their dreams.

In this engaging talk, for businesses, educators, young professionals and universities, Mark shares how we can inject more purpose into our daily actions. By helping to identify the world issues we care about most, Mark shows how we can take manageable steps to build the world we want to live in. When we are working toward a future with intention, we can then effectively improve the well-being of ourselves and others.

With vivid storytelling, images and videos, Mark brings his adventure to life in order to infuse purpose in everyday work and play.

Small Steps Lead to Big Impacts: Around the World by Bicycle

In this humbling and relatable talk, Mark shares how audiences of all ages can start taking the steps to make the world a better place by acting today.

In June 2014, Mark set out on one of the most ambitious global adventures, cycling from China across the world to Canada. Before taking to the stage to share his story as a motivational speaker, Mark was a teacher and passionate about education, so he wanted to do more with his journey than biking from country to country. Mark decided to use his journey to fundraise to build schools in developing countries around the world. He volunteered in communities along the way and in the end fundraised to build five schoolhouses.

During his journey, Mark connected with people throughout the world and listened to the incredible stories of challenge and accomplishment. These showed Mark the power each of us has inside to enact and play a role in creating positive change.

Through stories of his struggles from the road as well as modern day and historic examples of change-makers, Mark shares that it’s easier than we think to make the world a better place.

Making a difference doesn’t mean that you must ride a bicycle around the world. Instead, Mark breaks down how our individual talents and small acts can have a massive impact on the issues we care about most within our community, country and beyond.

Testimonials

  • “Mark's ability to connect with youth and other people touched me. That connection is really important.”

    Mark Quattrocchi Pascale Thivierge, Global Affairs Canada
  • “What I love about Mark’s story is that it's incredibly relatable. And it will inspire other people use their passion for good.”

    Mark Quattrocchi Tanya Phillips, Right to Play
  • "A global journey, filled with hope for the future."

    Mark Quattrocchi Alastair Humphreys, Adventurer, Author Motivational Speaker
  • "Mark was incredibly motivational. The presentation was inspirational and engaging."

    Mark Quattrocchi Farhana Shaheed, Educator

Books

  • THE CYCLE OF LIFE: THE POWER OF SAYING HELLO

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