Mark Valenziano

"To get better results from what we do, we must periodically shake up our thinking, assumptions, and methods.” — Mark Valenziano

A few years back, a global organization of chief executives from more than 140 countries asked Mark to create an inspiring and educational sensory awareness experience. He created a transformative experiential dinner event that challenges people’s thinking, gets them out of their comfort zone, refuels their gratitude and optimism, and inspires them to be better individuals and leaders. His audiences leave with a deepened understanding of empathy, a new way to approach uncertainty and resilience, and better prepared to navigate their most challenging times – at work and at home. Mark’s signature event, “Dining in the Dark,” consistently receives excellent ratings and won the Best Personal Development award from that same global community of business leaders. 

 Mark travels almost anywhere delivering keynotes and experiential events that are educational, fun, and memorable. His programs get people thinking, learning, and problem-solving differently. They’re all about opening minds, gaining new perspectives, and shifting paradigms. Whether a corporate or industry keynote or one of his experiential events, Mark likes working closely with meeting planners to ensure no detail is overlooked.

After decades of navigating snowy Minneapolis winters without sight, Mark now resides in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with his wife Lori.