About Mark
Mark Bayer is a strategic communication and persuasion expert
Mark blends his experience as a Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives with academic training in rhetoric and negotiation to deliver fresh, practical insights that help organizations thrive.
International keynote speaker and consultant specializing in strategic communication, legislative strategy, and the art and science of influence-building
In his entertaining, high-energy keynotes, Mark shows audiences how to transform their thinking and reorient their approach to effectively and authentically influence key stakeholders, including policymakers, customers, and senior leaders.
Real-world experience working in Congress to rapidly distill complex policies and craft strategies to advance high-profile initiatives
Mark has shared his powerful message with corporations, research universities, trade associations, and government agencies in the United States and abroad, including the University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, WasteMINZ (New Zealand), Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), among many others.
Mark has appeared in Science, Forbes, The New Yorker, Barron’s, teenVOGUE and other publications.
Passion for public speaking since the early days
Winning a public speaking competition at 10-years-old. Giving a Best-Man’s speech that brought the house down.
Energized by public speaking in elementary school, Mark brings that same excitement, creativity, and dedication to delighting audiences today.
Summer 1980:
Camp Bauercrest, Amesbury, MA
Summer 1994:
Stacy and Allen's Wedding, Albany, NY
