Mark Colbourne MBE

About: Mark Colbourne MBE

Mark Colbourne MBE is an international speaker and leadership coach with a difference, as he’s a decorated Olympian too.

Peak Performance – Resilience – Mindset – Leadership – Team Work – Transformation – Winning

Mark Colbourne MBE is a distinguished International Speaker and Leadership Coach with a diference, as he is Former World and Paralympic Gold Medal Cyclist from Great Britain, who competed in the iconic summer London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Unfortunately, in May 2009 whilst paragliding, Mark’s flying canopy unexpectedly collapsed and he crashed onto grass breaking his back in the near fatal crash. Mark had to learn to walk again albeit with lower leg paralysis and soon took to para-cycling and within a year was racing and winning international cycling events on the velodrome.

In 2011 British Cycling saw potential in Mark’s ability as a professional cyclist and he didn’t disappoint. In February 2012 Mark became a World Track Champion in Los Angeles. His remarkable desire to give 100% unfolded after breaking two world records in one day at the London 2012 Paralympic Games to win Gold for ParalympicsGB to become a successful Olympian. In May 2013 Mark was awarded the MBE by King Charles III for his services to his country.

Since 2013, Mark has presented and coached corporate audiences across the globe at over 200 conferences and events on the transformative subjects of resilience, winning with mindset, gaining peak performance and how to inspire yourself using your ‘why’. His engaging bespoke leadership programs are sought-after and his key-note dulcet tones are ones that can leave staf leaving positive and inspired for life.

Mark has a global client base and has proudly collaborated with companies such as: Maersk • Isagenix • General Electrics • Royal Navy • Commercial Bank of Dubai • dnata Marsh Mclennan • Kier Construction • Deloitte • Sabic Petroleum • British Airways • Scape • Rolls Royce Jet Engines • Microsoft • Bupa • Merrill Lynch • Daman Health

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Testimonials

“It was great to share a stage with you ! Thanks again for your contributions to the Human Capability movement. You offered real specific insights and actionable tools to move it forwards.” Professor Dave Ulrich – expert on human impact on business success and father of modern HR

“Great listening your ideas which were extremely insightful and now part of my plans going forwards” - Paul Smith CEO, Aristotle Partners. “Thanks Chris; a real thought provoking and informative masterclass. Insightful ideas to take back to the workplace for action” - Paul Brammer – MD Nicholas Associates.

“AWESOME ! Thanks for bringing your unique perspective to our panel. Developing Human Intelligence and Capability are key to successful AI implementation !” Jon Clay, CDO Chairman

“Chris I found what you said really interesting and took notes to reflect on and see what I can do.”

“Chris's has added tremendous value to the DIY industry, and his insights shared at our Global DIY-Summit 2023 were truly enlightening. We celebrate his contributions to innovation, leadership, and success in the DIY world!"

“Thank you for the delivery and inspirational thoughts and, I have one thing different I’m going to do!”

“A brilliant presentation. Effective cultural leadership is an often understated skill that has the ability to transform organisations”

About: Mark Colbourne MBE