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At the age of 9, Mark Bentz was told he would lose nearly all of his eyesight by the time he turned 19. Faced with this overwhelming diagnosis, he understood his life was about to change in ways he couldn’t control. But rather than allowing this to define him, Mark made a pivotal decision: he would not measure his life solely by outward success, but by inner fulfillment.
That choice became the foundation for everything that followed. Over the years, Mark has achieved incredible milestones as an entrepreneur, athlete, and leader—but he’s quick to point out that achievement alone is not the destination. Without fulfillment, even the greatest successes can feel hollow.
In this talk, Success Without Fulfillment – The Ultimate Failure Formula, Mark shares the 4 essential keys to living a truly exceptional life—principles that have guided him through decades of uncertainty, triumph, and transformation. He reveals how to align your ambitions with your values, find meaning in the face of adversity, and create a version of success that fuels both achievement and joy.
Whether you’re chasing your next big goal, navigating personal challenges, or rethinking what success means to you, this talk will challenge your definition of winning—and inspire you to pursue a life that is as deeply fulfilling as it is successful.
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Mark Bentz embodies what it means to be unstoppable. As a Paralympian, a successful entrepreneur, and a trainer for Robbins Research Institute, he has faced adversity head-on and turned it into his greatest asset. Mark speaks to business owners and professionals about the challenges they will inevitably encounter in their careers, and how these moments of adversity can either fuel success or lead to failure.
Adversity is a given in any ambitious pursuit, but it’s not the obstacle itself that defines your outcome—it’s how you respond to it. Mark’s own journey is a testament to the power of resilience. After losing his eyesight, he didn’t just overcome the challenge; he leveraged it to catapult himself to greater heights. His approach to building resilience and tackling adversity is both practical and powerful, rooted in personal experience and a proven track record of success.
In this talk, Mark will show you how to turn obstacles into opportunities, how to stay unshakable in the face of difficulty, and how to keep your business and career on an unstoppable path toward success. If you’re ready to learn how to navigate adversity with grit, determination, and a mindset that never quits, Mark’s insights will set you on the path to greatness.
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For over 20 years, Mark Bentz has built one of Canada’s largest health clinics, and in that time, he discovered that success isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about leading and empowering a team. The right leadership doesn’t just delegate tasks; it inspires accountability, trust, and ownership within the team.
Mark realized that while teamwork is essential for growth, it only works when you have the right people in place, and as a leader, you must create an environment that encourages collaboration and accountability. Research shows that highly connected teams drive 21% more profitability.
In this talk, Mark will share the leadership framework he developed from his experience as both a business owner and coach, teaching business leaders how to build, trust, and empower their teams. He’ll show you how to foster a culture of accountability where everyone takes ownership of success, and how to lead with vision and purpose to unlock your team’s full potential.
By mastering these leadership principles, you’ll build a team that not only performs—but thrives—fueling your business to new heights.
100% of speaking proceeds go to Canadian Blind Hockey and Braille Mountain Initiative.