Mark Mayfield Speaker Biography
Corporate Comedian, Inspirational Speaker, and Emcee
A former corporate lobbyist and nightclub performer, Mark Mayfield is one of America’s finest humorists. It’s seldom that you find a really funny, clean comedian and it’s seldom that you find a really good, captivating speaker. It’s nearly impossible to find one who is both. Mark Mayfield is one of the rare individuals in the world who is equally accomplished at performing comedy shows or delivering high content keynote speeches.
Clean Corporate Comedian
Mark is known as “The Corporate Comedian”, he has merged together his corporate background as a lobbyist and his comedy background as a nightclub performer to create an extremely unique and comedic presentation style. He has received rave reviews sharing the stage with a wide variety of celebrities like Paul Newman, Peter Frampton, Colin Powell, and Bob Newhart and has introduced the President of the United States on a live, nationwide television broadcast.
Career
Raised on a farm in Caney, Kansas, he received two degrees from Kansas State University and served as National President of the Future Farmers of America. He has spent time as a high school teacher, a corporate lobbyist, was partner of an innovative golf instruction facility, was a professional model and spokesperson in print and television commercials, and owned a top rated nightclub. He obviously struggled with holding down a job.
Book
Mark is author of several business books and two joke books including his latest Morph, a guide to accepting and managing change. His also the author of the popular book, Mom’s Rules, a comedic yet poignant look at those things Mom said to us as kids, and he makes nearly 100 presentations annually to a wide variety of corporations, conventions, and trade associations. He has received two degrees magna cum laude from Kansas State University and is a recipient of the “Certified Speaking Professional” designation from the National Speakers Association. He has also been inducted into their “Speaker Hall of Fame”.
He is happily married to Terry, Grandpa to Delaney, Archer, Reid, and Everett, and the proud father of two amazing daughters, Leah and Lindsay. His hobbies are golf, basketball, and music and he was voted one of the top five funniest people in his family.
From comedy shows to seminars, Mark’s philosophy is simple…..
…say it with humor and people will take the message home.
A national convention planner recently called Mark “one of the very few, really funny, inspiring men in America today”. Mark’s mom also said that once after a small bribe.
Mark Mayfield Speaking Topics
FIND YOUR DAY
Perspective. It’s a key to survival. And during times like these, when the challenges of the pandemic seem never ending, perspective is vital for our personal well-being. In this inspiring AND hilarious presentation, Mark will discuss his personal experience with gaining perspective during difficult times, while providing people with valuable insights and skills on coping and thriving. Frustration, anxiety, and depression are the new pandemic variants. Mark will give you skills to manage your mental health and reset your baseline for happiness and success. He will help you “Find Your Day”.
MIRTHMAKING (Humor in the Workplace)
Adding humor (actually mirth) to your work and life can have profound economic benefits as well as just making it more fun. Learn the value of a good sense of humor and how to improve yours in this outrageously funny, yet very practical program.
CAN I HAVE A SIDE ORDER OF SERVICE WITH THAT? (Customer Service)
This light and lively program will help you see the customer’s perspective and examines issues like credibility, reliability, and responsiveness. You’ll understand the myths of customer service and see how to move your customers beyond satisfaction to advocacy.
MORPH (Managing Change)
This is a humorous approach to a very serious subject and emphasizes that creativity is the key component in managing change. Learn change theory and creative exercises in this upbeat, fast paced program that will leave you laughing and leave you with change management skills.
FUNNY STUFF (comedy show)
This is clean stand-up comedy that’s perfect for after dinner entertainment or as a change of pace. Sit back and hold your sides as we take a zany, offbeat look at everyday life. A non-stop, rollicking ride of humor you’ll be quoting for a very long time.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES...IMPOSTER
Mark can provide comedic professionalism as the emcee for your program OR he can pose as an official in some capacity. He has impersonated a Professor, Jeweler, IRS Examiner, Legislator, Salesperson, and Runway Model as he fumbled and bumbled through company doublespeak. After the spoof is revealed, he transitions into one of the above programs.
Mark Mayfield Books
MORPH…Accepting, Embracing, and Managing Change
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Mom’s Rules – What Mom Really Taught Us
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Mark Mayfield Speaker Testimonials
Mark Mayfield was wonderful. We did not think we could top last year and neither did anyone else but Mark saved the day by adding so much humor to our stressful lives. He was fantastic. I have already recommended him for my husband's employer which is a medical sales company.
- Anne Turner | Department of Veteran Affairs
"Our employees were absolutely spellbound with your performance and talked about it for months! You are incredible!"
- | Verizon Wireless
"What can I say......they all loved you!"
- | Merck & Co.
"You were insightful AND hilarious! Many of your comments could be heard in the hallways for days afterwards. AWESOME!"
- | H&R Block
