Adventures
Mark will inspire your people to become passionate about your company's common goal. Through thrilling stories of adventure, he shows how individuals become resilient and teams become more cohesive.
Northwest Passage 2023 · world first
A record-breaking adventure full of incredible feats of endurance, polar bears, whales and camaraderie. Mark and his three teammates became the first team to kayak the entire Northwest Passage.
Your company will gain a competitive advantage by learning to sit with discomfort and build resilience.
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"He captivated us all with his incredible tales of kayaking through the treacherous Northwest Passage and his stories of resilience and perseverance."
Natalie Kate Moss Trust
"His stories of adventure, resilience, and pushing beyond limits captivated our audience from start to finish."
Amina Undre, Events Organiser, R3
Mark kayaked along the west coast of Scotland and climbed Munros as he passed them. It was an epic adventure with many obstacles, and even a visit from the Coast Guard.
Resilience is about dealing with evolving plans. Your company will reap the rewards of learning to adapt.
Mark kayaked around Mull and learned to let go of binary outcomes like records or world firsts, focusing instead on immersion in nature.
When you love the pursuit, the goal will look after itself. Learn to focus on, and reward, the process.
Mark and his father sailed to Shetland and back. The two-week voyage showed that you don't have to go to far-off lands to have powerful experiences.
Your people become more resilient by understanding teamwork with co-workers they care about.
Mark and a crew of eight rowed from Newcastle to Orkney in just five days, in non-stop shifts of two hours on, two hours off, to keep the boat moving 24 hours a day.
Understanding the psychology of teamwork is an important part of becoming a cohesive team.
While living in Hong Kong, Mark and a teammate made many multi-day sea kayaking trips. Heat, shipping and other variables built resilience.
When there are many external factors, you must learn to sit with discomfort to thrive.
Mark's first adventure: he and a friend hiked unsupported across the Highlands.
Having the resilience to start something new and face uncertainty will help your company adapt to a changing world.
Mark has completed multiple ultramarathons, both organised and independent, including the HK100, the Annapurna 55km and the Hong Kong Trail.
Mark uses ultramarathons to build mental strength and resilience by pushing his body and mind.
Mark and two fellow adventurers drove from London to Mongolia in a three-door Suzuki Swift, spending hours crammed into their tiny car.
Teamwork in close quarters. Your staff's ability to get along when the chips are down gives you a competitive edge.
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Mark Agnew