Speaker and Coach, Mark Delaney
Mark helps staff teams, men’s groups, and leaders get back in the game with clarity, courage, and purpose. He uses real stories and simple truths to help people stop waiting and start living the life they were made for.
Keynote Speaker for Staff Retreats, Men’s Events, School Events, and Leadership Teams.
Mark Delaney believes every person was made with purpose. Most people live under the weight of problems or the pain of the past, and over time they lose track of what matters most. Mark’s work is helping them find it again.
He is the founder of The Purpose Mastermind, a 12 week program and community for people who are tired of being stuck. He hosts The Purpose Mastermind Podcast and is the author of In the Game. Through a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Mark and Adena also take The Purpose Mastermind into high schools, prisons, and homes where people need it most.
On stage, Mark speaks plainly. His mission is to give people honest, practical content they can trust, so they walk out with clarity on why their work matters and the motivation to act right away.
Featured Keynote
Thriving Teams Start With Thriving People
Your team can only grow as far as the people on it.
Every leader wants a team that shows up engaged, works well together, and keeps going when things get hard. That kind of team is built one person at a time.
In this keynote, Mark helps each person in the room get clear on who they are and why their life matters, at work and at home. People who know their purpose bring more of themselves to their work. They stop hiding their weaknesses, start helping each other, and carry responsibility without burning out.
For a leader who wants their people to win in life, it is one of the best investments you can make, and the whole organization feels the return.
“It’s very hard to be confident in WHO you are without knowing WHAT you are for.”
What Can Change In Your Organization
People who own their work
They take responsibility with confidence and stop waiting to be told what matters.
Honest, connected teams
People ask for help, admit mistakes early, and cheer for each other’s wins.
Leaders at every level
People who know their purpose stay steady in hard seasons and lift the people around them.
Best for leadership teams, staff retreats, and company gatherings.
Available as a keynote or a hands on workshop.
Watch Mark
See Mark on stage and in conversation.
On Stage
Brotherhood Men’s Breakfast
Church on the Move, Broken Arrow | March 2025 | Full Talk
Mark speaks to a room full of men about why the hardest thing for a man to have is a mission, and what it takes to get back in the game.
Purpose over Problems (2026)
Podcast Guest: The Purpose Turn (2026)
Facebook Live: The Question Everyone Needs to Hear (2026)
Why People Book Mark
Staff Retreats | Leadership Teams
To Re-Engage Teams
When a team gets tired or distracted, Mark helps them reconnect with why their work matters and with each other.
Men’s Events | Faith Communities
To Reach Men
Mark speaks honestly about frustration, burnout, and regret, and shows men how to step off the sidelines and lead well at home and at work.
Schools | Prisons | Communities
To Restore Hope
Mark and Adena take this message into high schools, prisons, and homes where people need it most. The same simple truths work in every room.
The Book
In the Game
A Playbook for Overcoming Setbacks, Rebuilding Confidence, and Living With Purpose
A wake up call for men who feel stuck in frustration, burnout, or regret and are ready to reclaim their strength, clarity, and purpose. With real stories and practical steps, it shows readers how to step off the sidelines and into the life they were made for.
What readers are saying
“If you want a life of impact, buy the book. If you feel like the last time you really roared in your life was high school or college sports, buy the book. If you feel misunderstood, buy the book.”
Riley Young
“Great read easy read. Really help me to see myself in a new light as a man, husband, & father. Every man needs this book.”
Tyron Hall
“If you feel stuck in life or feel like a man that has failed or “not okay”, please read this. You were created for greatness, but you can’t do it alone and you can’t do it trying to fix yourself on the sideline.”
Kristian Stitt
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Mark Delaney for my event?
Reach out through the contact page with your event date, location, audience, and goals. If you would rather talk it through, you can schedule a call.
What kinds of events does Mark speak at?
Mark speaks at leadership gatherings, staff retreats, company events, men’s events, churches, and schools. Through The Purpose Mastermind nonprofit he also speaks in high schools and prisons.
Can Mark tailor a talk to our audience?
Yes. Mark builds each keynote around your people and the outcome you want, so the message fits your room and your goals.
Does Mark lead workshops as well as keynotes?
Yes. Along with keynotes, Mark leads interactive workshops built on The Purpose Mastermind for teams and groups who want to go deeper.
How much does it cost to book Mark?
Fees depend on the event, the format, and travel. Send us your event details and we will follow up with options.
Where is Mark based?
Mark is based in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.
Bring Mark to Your Next Event
Mark will help your people reconnect with what matters most and leave ready to get back in the game.