Martin Stark is a leading inspirational speaker who advises on making an impact and achieving business success on LinkedIn. A trailblazer who encourages people, teams, and organisations to employ courage as a habit.
Featured in CNN, The Guardian, BBC World, ABC and SBS News. He has delivered keynotes for LinkedIn, Transport NSW, TikTok, Commonwealth Bank, Waverley College, Transport NSW, and NRMA.
Martin is the Founder and CEO of the World Gay Boxing Championships, which he set up to increase LGBTQIA+ participation, and lead change in the sport. Martin delivered the world's first boxing competition for the LGBTQIA+ community as part of Sydney WorldPride and is taking WGBC to Chicago.
Martin is also a seasoned commercial negotiator with 15 years of experience as an IT Procurement Leader. He was diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 2006 shortly after having been placed in two induced comas and living through his worst fear - a tracheotomy. His near-death experiences have driven him to lead the positive changes he wants to see in the world.
Talking Points
Spark the Courage Within
The keynote delves into understanding courage and how to move forward with confidence and resilience. It guides individuals in pursuing courage at their own pace and taking ownership of fear. The presentation introduces five simple steps to make courage a habit. It demonstrates the positive impact of courage by making better decisions, enhancing personal success, enjoyment, and happiness in life.Spark the Courage Within
Key Takeaways
- Understand the essence of courage and how to apply it in daily life to overcome fear and make better decisions.
- Learn actionable steps to cultivate a courageous culture that enhances collaboration, decision-making, and resilience.
Keynote ROI: Outcomes & Benefits
- Individual: Increased personal confidence and decision-making skills leading to greater success and happiness.
- Team/Company: Enhanced team dynamics and productivity. Employees feeling more empowered to take risks and innovate increasing resilience and adaptability.
- Customer: Higher client satisfaction and service quality driven by a courageous and proactive company culture.
Lead with Purpose, Make an Impact
The keynote focuses on building a strong sense of purpose and fostering relationships of trust. It inspires positive action by equipping teams to take considered risks and make informed decisions. The presentation highlights strategies for tackling and solving the most challenging problems, ultimately realising the vision, achieving success, and making a profound impact on society.Lead with Purpose, Make an Impact
Key Takeaways
- Understand the importance of a clear sense of purpose, how it drives personal motivation and aligns with values.
- Learn strategies to inspire trust and positive action within teams, encouraging them to take considered risks and make informed decisions.
Keynote ROI: Outcomes & Benefits
- Individual: Higher personal motivation and clarity, driving more purposeful actions and better decision-making.
- Team/Company: Strengthened team cohesion and productivity, empowering members to tackle challenges and contribute to the vision.
- Customer: Improved client relationships and trust from a purpose-driven approach and alignment of values.
How to Make an Impact and Achieve Business Success on LinkedIn
Acquire the skills and knowledge to leverage LinkedIn effectively, build a strong personal brand and network, establish relationships, create an impactful message and content, and utilise the platform to generate leads.
How to Make an Impact and Achieve Business Success on LinkedIn
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What a pleasure it was to host you! We enjoyed hearing your messaging around how to "Spark the Courage Within". In particular, you inspired us to understand what courage is. Your inspiring d ... keep reading NSW Health
Martin provided the Keynote for our school's Wear it Purple Day. With personal anecdotes, cleverly linked to questions later posed to the audience, short videos, and visuals, Martin engaged our students from beginning to end. Additionally, Martin's invitation for full audience participation—boxing, clapping and singing was engaging and fun. The serious and sometimes challenging topics addressed through Wear It Purple Day were delivered in a positive and easily understood package, concluding with a challenge to action for our community. Our students loved the way Martin related to them through sport and his unpredictable storytelling that kept them not knowing what would come next. In the lead We would not hesitate to recommend Martin Stark.
Martin's presentation to the TikTok team was not only motivating but deeply inspiring. I admire his resilience and courage to be a spokesperson for the LGBTQIA+ communities. I know we walked away feeling invigorated and ready to tackle our own fears to not only improve our lives but those in the community.
Martin is a consummate professional with the perfect balance of vulnerability, relatability and confidence for any speaking engagement. He was able to share his personal experience and connect with the audience in a way that was both inspiring and educational. I have no doubt he would make a powerful impact as a speaker at your next event.
Martin's contribution to our LinkedIn Leaders Collective launch was invaluable. His strong storytelling skills and ability to be open and honest created a truly unique experience for our customers. Martin's positive attitude and collaborative nature made the entire experience enjoyable and productive. – Thank you!
He makes such an impact with his presence and the nature of his presentation that his audience are left wiser and satisfied with the subject at hand. I highly recommend having Martin speak at your sessions.
