FOR THE ROOM Keynote Experience
THE EXPERIENCE
Mark Jones has worn more uniforms than most people try on in a lifetime. Marine. Jail deputy. Street cop. Disneyland cast member. Death Row correctional officer. Federal executive.
Each one taught him something about people - how we hide, how we break, how we find each other in the dark.
This keynote isn't motivation dressed in a suit. It's the truth about resilience - told with humor, weight, and the kind of honesty that makes a room go quiet before it laughs.
From a San Francisco pancake house in the porn district to a hospice room where he learned that letting go is its own kind of courage - this is one man's story about what it actually takes to keep showing up.
WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE WILL EXPERIENCE
Laughter in unexpected places
Silence that lands harder than applause
Stories they'll retell at dinner that night
A new understanding of resilience - not as a buzzword, but as a daily practice
Permission to be human in rooms that usually don't allow it
IDEAL FOR
Corporate conferences and annual meetings
Leadership summits and executive retreats
Healthcare organizations and hospital staff events
First responder wellness programs
Mental health awareness events
HR and People leadership conferences
Veteran transition programs
Association conferences and galas
FORMAT OPTIONS
Length Best For 15-20 minutes Conference closers, awards dinners, time-sensitive programs 30 minutes Corporate events, after-dinner keynotes, breakout sessions 45-60 minutes Flagship conferences, annual meetings, featured keynote slots
All formats tailored to your audience and program flow.
LOGISTICS
Stage or floor setup (no podium required)
Lavalier or handheld microphone
Standard AV (no slides, no videos)
Green room or private space for preparation
Travel from San Diego included in booking; accommodations for different travel distances available upon request
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Pre-event consultation to tailor content to your audience
Customized opening or closing to fit your theme
Post-event availability for brief meet-and-greet (optional)
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
The Inner Room: A 30-minute private session for a select group of 25 or fewer, featuring two unforgettable demonstrations. Perfect for VIPs, leadership teams, or top performers.
Full Evening Package: Keynote + Inner Room for one complete experience.
TESTIMONIALS
[Coming soon - space for 2-3 testimonials after Napa and early performances]
READY TO BOOK?
Every event is different. Let's talk about yours.