SPEAKER KIT
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Mark Ainsworth. I started my professional career in the police force in 1989, in Sydney's notorious Redfern neighbourhood. After five years, I decided to follow my dream of becoming a commercial pilot and eventually founded the firm that would become responsible for training emergency flight pilots all over the world. I received multiple industry awards and, in 1996, served as co-pilot on a helicopter that was recognized by Guinness World Records. I eventually sold this helicopter company to a Japanese consortium, leaving me to contemplate my next career move.
After evaluating my skills and experiences, I settled on a career in finance. I started the Lending Link Group of Companies, which was valued at over $14 million and worked with over 330 accounting firms nationally.
I made progress from the finance industry to financial planning, where I immediately established myself as a saughtafter planner due to my stellar reputation and track record of achievements with high-net-worth families in both Sydney and Melbourne . I presented at many events including the Australian Veterinary Business Conference on the topic of business succession and have also won a number of awards for my work in the finance field, including the "Silver" and "Gold" awards from the Australian Financial Group for best brokerage business in Victoria in 2000 and 2001, respectively.
I believe that having an innovative mindset, a dedicated team, and laser-like focus are the keys to success. The ability to think outside the box has made me a sought-after speaker, and my businesses have flourished as a result. I have been invited to present in Singapore, Bangkok, New Zealand, and Colombia, among other places.
My passion for entrepreneurship sees me now owning three companies across different industry sectors, while still allowing time to develop speaking opportunities. I believe strongly in the development resilience in our younger adults and understand that as the world changes rapidly they need guidance and tools on how to do this. I would be delighted to open discussions on what a key note presentaion could do for your organisation.
Previous Speaking Engagements
TOPICS:
SKILLS TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR
Controlling Your Mindset
Making Smart Decisions
Taking Action with Courage
The 80% Rule
Leading and Managing Money
Being Resourceful and Facing Fear
Building Your Business Right
BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Understanding Resilience
Self-Leadership and Awareness
Flexibility in Planning
Preparing for the Worst
Diversifying Income
Financial Clarity
Inclusiveness and Social Capital
Prepare in ‘still water’ to enjoy the rapids
CAREER PLANNING IN A CHANGING WORLD
Define what your ideal career and life look like
Choosing Your Path
Exploring Career Options
Adapting to Change
Personal Branding
Building Your Personal Brand
Circle of Influence
Effective Communication
Monitor and manage your online presence
The Power of a Strong Reputation
BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Discipline and Practice
Self-belief and vision
Self-Leadership
Building Connections
Personal Resilience
Power of Influence
Courage and Persistence
SKILLS TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR :
What You'll Learn:
Controlling Your Mindset: Understand why controlling your mindset is crucial for success and learn practical ways to do it.
Making Smart Decisions: Learn how to make good decisions, control judgment, and deal with failure. 2. Taking Action with Courage: Build the courage to take big steps and know when to stick to your plan and when to change it.
4.
3. The 80% Rule: Discover why most decisions only need to be 80% perfect and how to learn from failure.
Leading and Managing Money: Learn how to lead others and understand that making money is not as important as making a profit.
5. Being Resourceful and Facing Fear: Learn how to be resourceful and overcome fear to reach your goals.
Building Your Business Right: Learn how to set up your business the right way from the beginning and how to build your personal brand.
BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
What You'll Learn:
Understanding Resilience: Discover what resilience is and what factors support it.
Self-Leadership and Awareness: Learn tips for selfleadership and increasing self-awareness, crucial skills for adapting to change. 2. Flexibility in Planning: Understand the importance of flexibility in your plans to adapt to unexpected changes. 3
4.
Preparing for the Worst: Learn how to plan for the worst-case scenario and make fast decisions when needed.
5.
Diversifying Income: Discover the importance of building multiple income streams and learn what to consider when doing so.
Financial Clarity: Understand the importance of managing cash flow at home and in business for long-term stability.
8.
Inclusiveness and Social Capital: Learn critical skills to build inclusiveness and social connections, essential for navigating an ever-changing world.
7. Prepare in ‘still water’ to enjoy the rapids: Learn to prepare for unexpected challenges during calm times, so you can navigate through turbulent times more effectively.
CAREER PLANNING IN A CHANGING WORLD
What You'll Learn:
Define what your ideal career and life look like: Understand the cost and what you want. It's okay not to have all the answers yet. 1.
Choosing Your Path: Your career should enhance your journey. Be ready to change course if needed.
Exploring Career Options: Look for careers with various paths. An example given is nursing, which has many specializations. 3
Adapting to Change: Life will twist and turn. Your ability to adapt is crucial. 4.
5
Personal Branding: Your reputation is everything Build trust and value through branding. The elements of a strong reputation include a positive attitude, reliability, empathy, resilience, knowledge, work ethic, and integrity.
6. Circle of Influence: Your friends and associates shape your reputation. Choose wisely.
Building Your Personal Brand: Manage your time effectively. Stand out from the crowd The Rule of 20: 20 minutes a day adds up to significant learning.
Effective Communication: Good communication is key. Listening skills, reading body language, and taking responsibility are highlighted.
Managing Social Media: Monitor and manage your online presence.
The Power of a Strong Reputation: A good reputation opens doors. All skills are transferable.
BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH
EFFECTIVE
LEADERSHIP
What You'll Learn:
1. Self-Belief and Vision: Leadership starts with believing in yourself and having a clear vision of where you want to go When you believe in yourself, others are more likely to follow.
Discipline and Practice: Effective leadership requires discipline and continuous practice. It's about consistently honing your skills, learning from experiences, and being open to growth.
2. Self-Leadership: Self-leadership involves being aware of and controlling your self-talk and thoughts. These internal dialogues determine how you feel and act, impacting your leadership effectiveness
3. Building Connections: Building connections with others is essential for effective leadership. This can be achieved through vulnerability and authenticity, creating instant connections and fostering trust.
4. Personal Resilience: Personal resilience is vital for leaders to navigate challenges and setbacks. It can be developed through practicing gratitude, maintaining a positive perspective, and rewarding oneself for positive actions.
5 Power of Influence: Influence is a key aspect of leadership and can be developed through the ability to connect with others and find common ground. Effective leaders understand the power of influence in inspiring and motivating their teams.
7.
6. Courage and Persistence: Leaders must be willing to take risks, push through fear, and persist in the face of adversity. Courage and persistence are essential for growth and for overcoming obstacles on the path to success.
FEEDBACK:
I have had the pleasure of knowing Mark for close to a year now and am always impressed when I see him present. His energy and charisma makes his audience want to engage with him.
His business acumen and clarity of mind make each session with him extremely valuable and a great investment to self growth
I cannot recommend Mark enough!
JOSEPH TOHME
Engaging speaker! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Mark present to our Year 11 and 12 Vocational Major students. He has inspiring stories to tell and practical tips on resilience for young people.
STEPHANIE MAUNDERS
Found it to be very informative and Marks journey was fascinating to hear. The presentation was professional and the audience were enthusiastic listeners
DAVID GUEST
Mark was an inspirational guest speaker for the Year 11/12 students at our school and his delivery was positively impactful. He covered topics on persistence, resilience, career journey, and interviewing tips.
Wish Mark could have stayed and presented longer.
VU NGUYEN
I recently had the pleasure of attending one of Mark's presentations, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Mark's presentations are not only informative but also engaging and thought-provoking. His ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner is truly commendable.
SEV HERATH
Copyright Mark Ainsworth 2024
Motivational Speaker | Leadership Mentor | Award-winning Entrepreneur