Mark McGregor - "Who was that significant person in your life that made the biggest difference?"

Mark McGregor and Emma Doyle talk about his experience of being fired as an Ice Hockey Head Coach, simplifying the complex as well as having clarity over your vision and values. One of the highlights of this interview, plus the extended section, is that we spoke about the importance of strengthening your strengths in order to recruit the right people on the bus. ENJOY this fun and insight episode.

Mark McGregor, Canadian, former ice-hockey coach and manager, is one of the most renowned management-trainers, coaches and keynote-speakers on an international level. He delivers at in-house seminars, conferences, kick-offs, and customer events. His main topics are leadership, team building, change management and life balance.

The core of his philosophy is responsible self-management, aligned with clear values and a clear personal vision and mission. This self-management is not an event, but an ongoing process that requires constant engagement and discipline. Together with a balanced lifestyle, these are the fundamental ingredients for a conscious and successful life.

Mark’s enthusiasm, humor and spirit create a mix that is very dynamic and effective as the variety of feedback letters and top-references from satisfied customers definitely prove. Typical comments describe him as inimitable, entertaining, energizing and committed.

After leaving the University of Manitoba, Mark moved to Europe. There he has worked successfully for many years as a trainer/coach of various teams in Germany and Switzerland. In 1989 he started his education as management trainer and also a teacher in the business-sector. In Australia, he has worked for the “Success Motivation Institute,” the largest management-training center in the world. In Canada Mark has been a top-trainer with “Custom Learning Systems,” the biggest leadership- and customer-service training center in the country. There, participants twice selected him as ‘Speaker of the Year.’

Since 1999 Mark has worked full-time as in-house trainer, coach and keynote-speaker with various national and international companies. He has been ranked as one of the top speakers at the St. Gallen Business School, the St. Gallen Management Program, the St. Gallen Management Institute and the Boston Business School – the biggest training centers in Switzerland. He is also a regular contributor to the internal education programs of companies like AMRO bank, Bayer, Henkel or Gerresheimer. Participants appreciate his professional competence as well as his extensive experience as an athlete and team leader.

Since 2010, with his summer Leadership Camps in Kenora, Canada, Mark has offered the opportunity to experience an intensive one-week Leadership Training. These all-inclusive leadership camps provide participants with an in-depth opportunity to grow and develop, surrounded by the pristine beauty of Canada’s Lake of the Woods. The Leadership Camp in Inzell, Germany, opened in 2012, compliments his offerings for ongoing professional development.
Mark can be contacted via this email: [email protected] Check out his latest book : True North, Great teams are built, not born.