As you can see from the speaking engagement list and the testimonials, I have a great deal of experience and success in presenting to conferences and companies.  I work hard to make presentations fun and engaging but I also kick butt to get people motivated.

In March 2009 I completed a road show workshop series for the New Zealand Mortgage Brokers Association and received a 100% approval rating with many participants saying it was the best seminar/workshop they have been to.   It was a great  experience and one I very much enjoyed.

As an Olympic Gold Medal Coach I learned how to kick butt and make things happen. You get one shot every four years and for most it is one shot in a life time, so it has to count. I bring my sporting success and 15 years as an executive and consultant coach to my  presentations.

I have experience in small to large conferences, workshops, in-house seminars, road shows, opening a conference and full on motivation.   My presentations are interactive and relevant to your audience.  I like as much information as I can get about your audience before I present to them.  I have a number of available presentations or can design one specifically to your needs.
NZ Mortgage Brokers Assoc  Conference
PLAN Australia Conference
AIA sales workshop
Tokoroa Business Awards
360 Management Ltd
AgFirst Dairy Push Field Day
NZ Mortgage Brokers Assoc Roadshow
AgResearch Road Show
Galvavnising Association of Australia
Southlink Health Conference
Waikato DHB Dental Therapy Conference
Newpark Finance Conference
Alcatel
New Zealand Home Loans Conference X 3
Motel Association of New Zealand Conf
Midlands Health Leadership Conf
Aluminium Systems
ANZ Bank
ASB Bank
National Bank of New Zealand
Baldwin Shelston & Waters
Thrive Waikato
BCLNZ
Bank of New Zealand
Chibnall Swann
Deloitte Auckland
Environment Waikato
Swap
Telecom
UNITEC
Working In Ltd
Employers and Manufacturers Association
Waikato Property Investors
Allfinanz
Ray White Finance
Auckland University Staff
Nutra Life
PAA Conference
Sovereign Insurance x 2
Stone & Associates
Visique
RD1 x 2
Perry Foundation
Perry Group
SMC Pneumatics
Asteron Roadshow
Pioneer Brands
Wilson Golf
Deutsche Post (Sydney)
EVP Australia (Melbourne)
NZ National Party (Waikato)
Waipa Business Awards
Wrightson’s Seeds
Network for Fitness Professionals
Northern Regional Surf Life Saving Association
NZ Golf Association
Sportlife NZ
Waipa Junior Sports Awards
Sydney Dance Zone
Palmerston North Rotary
Hamilton Rotary
Cambridge Rotary
North Shore City Rotary
Melville High School
Westlake Boys High School
St Cuthberts School
Diocesan School for Girls Auckland
Southwell School Hamilton
Sample of speaking engagements
"Under Mark’s coaching Ian Ferguson and myself won four World Championships medals and three Olympic medals.
I have nothing but respect for Mark and his abilities. His personal drive and commitment is equal to that of any Olympic Champion."
Paul MacDonald MBE.
Olympic & World Champion
Sports Champions I have coached (c), trained (t) or performance coached (pc)
Ian Ferguson and Paul MacDonald Olympic & World Champions(c)
Joanna Lawn - NZ Cycling champion, 2nd World Duathlon Champs (c) (t)
Katrina Egan - World Surf Ski Champion(c)
New Zealand Short Track Ice Skating team. World record holders 5000m relay and World Champions. Halberg award nominees. (t)
Tina Ball -multiple World Champion Weight Lifter (pc)
Jade Wilson - Junior World Squash Champion (t)
New Zealand Womens Golf Team - Halberg award nominees, Winners Queen Sirikit Cup (pc)
Pineula Outrigger Mens OC6 Outrigger Crew  - World Champions, World Record Holders 500m (t)
(c) Gold Medal Performance Systems Ltd
“Excellent & motivating”
“Outstanding”
“Very motivational and inspiring and lots of fun”
“Great ideas and comment - definite winner!!”
“Fantastic – would love more of that”
“Inspiration and motivation are not an oversupply issue”
“Invite Mark to get the keynote speech at our conference”
Comments from staff at the Sovereign Sales Summit

Your presentation was the most dynamic and powerful that I have seen. The content matched perfectly with our business direction and the inspiring references to sports ensured 100 percent attention from everyone present.   I have spoken to most of the 40 attendees of the conference and, without exception; everyone enjoyed and felt motivated by your performance. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone seeking motivation and direction for their company and staff."
Kane Jones, National Sales Manager
SMC Pneumatics (N.Z) LTD

Many Thanks for the Te Kowhai retreat last Thursday…I was looking for “an edge” and it has happened!  This week has seen a dramatic increase in both attitude and performance
Carey Varcoe – NZ Home Loans Franchise Owner

For a Swift Kick motivational presentation at a conference or a Hard Kick workshop
for your staff contact me today -ph +64 7 827 7182
Mark Sutherland - Gold Medal Speaker
Motivating your people to achieve higher levels of performance
"Guest speaker was brilliant"
"Great to hear Mark Sutherland - very inspirational"
"Mark Sutherland was the highlight"
"Enjoyed the guest speaker, he was very inspirational"
"Keep the guest (motivational) speaker - a great session"
Comments from staff at Deloitte seminar
We have been running our business summits around New Zealand for 10 years, and this year our survey feedback on Mark Sutherland’s high performance presentations was conclusive.  Mark was simply the best speaker we have had in that ten-year period.”
Will Yates, General Manager -
Genetic Technologies Pioneer Brands

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Bookings are open for 2010. Please contact me directly to discuss your conference, workshop requirements.