mark_brandenburg

Mark Brandenburg helps to bring out the passion and performance in individuals and in organizations as a speaker with a message that’s worth hearing. He has been a professional tennis player, educator, sports psychologist, counselor, author, and certified coach, and he draws on this wealth of experience to deliver a message that’s filled with hope, passion, and humor.

Mark’s specialty is helping others to stretch their boundaries and transform their performance. He helps them to understand the vastness of their own potential, and the many choices they have to reach that potential. His message of improvement, hope, and emotional intelligence inspires others to reach for the stars, so that learning comes easily.

Mark has a deep desire to bring a kind and gentle spirit and a sense of community to the learning process, so that all students can find their own brilliance.

Areas of Expertise:

Growing Hearts, Not Just Minds
Classroom Management
Emotional Intelligence for Teachers
Effective Parenting

Pertinent and powerful, with advice that can be used now!
Entertaining as well as informing—That’s right, just like effective education!
Over twenty years experience in emotional intelligence and working with youth

“Growing Hearts, Not Just Minds”
Should our first priority be the intellectual development of our children? If we develop competent, loving people, intellectual development happens quite well, thank you.

“The Emotionally Intelligent Classroom”
Classroom management is a more important factor in our children’s education than ever before. Discover the keys to making the classroom more about learning and less about management.

“12 Secrets to Sidestepping Power Struggles and Creating More Harmony at Home”
Does chaos reign at your house? Do bedtime hassles and constant conflict jeopardize your relationship with your children? Learn the secrets to creating a hassle-free home with more love and less conflict.

Mark, thanks for your wonderful presentation! We’ve taken your ideas to heart and they made a huge impact. What a difference! -Kristin Teipel, BSN, MPH
Project Coordinator State Adolescent Health Resource Center/ Konopka Institute for Best Practices in Adolescent Health University of Minnesota

“In his presentation to the Midwest Society of Association Executives, Mark provided excellent insight and effective solutions for our group. We had great feedback.” Kathie Pugaczewski, Director of Marketing and Education
Midwest Society of Association Executives

“Mark Brandenburg isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He is smart, cares deeply about parents and young people, has a lot of good information, and communicates it in a way that parents can hear it.” - Rita Davern 15-year parent educator Davern and Associates, Inc.

“Mark gave an excellent presentation to the Minnesota PGA golf professionals. It was extremely informative and interesting, and many of the pros indicated that they got great value out of it. We would love to have him come back for more sessions.” Jock Olson Education Chairman Minnesota Professional Golf Association

“Mark’s presentation to our group was dynamic and very popular with the participants. We would love to have him back soon!” Amanda Reigert, Human Resources Minnesota Life