#103: How to Shine in the Family Room and the Boardroom with Mark Mohammadpour

Returning guest Mark Mohammadpour shares how Chasing the Sun has evolved from coaching to a keynote-driven business and what he’s seeing in workplace wellbeing as companies navigate hybrid work, AI acceleration, and rising employee isolation. Tory and Ashlan dig into what makes conference culture actually work (hint: it’s not another panel that “could’ve been an email”), and Mark offers a simple but spicy answer to what wellbeing really requires: treating people like adults.Listen if you’re building a business, leading a team, or trying to stay human at work in a world that keeps changing the rules mid-game.Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: A “simple” offer makes your brand easier to remember. Mark found “keynote speaker” created clearer positioning than “consultant,” even though he still offers other services.Keynote speaking is relationship work, not just stage time. The real ROI often comes from the conversations after the talk via meals, hallway chats, and follow-ups weeks later.Wellbeing starts with transparency and trust. Clear expectations (hours, hybrid schedules, priorities) reduce anxiety, protect confidence, and prevent the “bait and switch” employees are sick of.In-office time should have a purpose. If everyone comes to the office just to sit on Zoom, what are we doing here? Use office days for collaboration, ideation, and connection.AI isn’t replacing your mission, it’s a tool to deliver it. Mark’s approach: use AI to support implementation (prompts, templates, action plans), while keeping the core message human.Guest & Host Information:Guest, Mark Mohammadpour, Owner of Chasing the SunCo-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesConnect with Mark:Visit the Chasing the Sun website: http://chasingthesunpdx.comOn LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmohammadpour Connect with us:On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe The Course: The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.Sign up here: https://www.taketheleap-today.com/the-course Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram