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Short bio (42 words)
Mark Tigchelaar is recognised by The Times as the world’s leading expert on focus. He is a cognitive psychologist and bestselling author, whose books have been translated into 20 languages. He helps organisations improve focus, decision-making and performance in a distracted world.
Medium bio (75 words)
Mark Tigchelaar is recognised by The Times as the world’s leading expert on focus and attention. Trained as a cognitive psychologist, he is a bestselling author with books translated into 20 languages. He also tests the principles of focus in real-life extremes, including training with the Dutch Navy Seals and skydiving. Mark works with organisations facing distraction, cognitive overload and declining performance, helping leaders and teams think more clearly, prioritise effectively and perform under pressure.
Long bio (115 words)
Mark Tigchelaar is recognised by The Times as the world’s leading expert on focus and attention. A cognitive psychologist by training, he is a bestselling author whose books have been translated into 20 languages and an in-demand keynote speaker with more than 1,600 keynotes delivered worldwide.
His work combines scientific research with lived experience, regularly testing focus under real pressure — including training with the Dutch Navy SEALs, climbing Mont Blanc and skydiving — and translating these lessons into practical, evidence-based strategies.
Mark works with organisations dealing with distraction, decision overload and declining focus in fast-paced environments, helping leaders and teams regain control of their attention, think more clearly, make better decisions and perform consistently under pressure.
Intro Script
Our next speaker is recognised by The Times as the world’s leading expert on focus and attention. He is a trained cognitive psychologist and bestselling author whose books have been translated into 20 languages. He helps organisations improve focus and performance in an increasingly distracted world, and with over 1,600 keynotes delivered around the globe, he is a highly in-demand speaker.
His work goes beyond theory. To understand how focus holds up under pressure, he has trained with the Dutch Navy SEALs and taken on challenges such as climbing Mont Blanc and skydiving — translating those lessons into practical strategies for leaders and teams.
Today, he will share how we can regain control of our attention, think more clearly and perform at our best under pressure.
Please join me in welcoming Mark Tigchelaar (Tig – e – laar)
Technical Requirements
To provide an engaging and smooth experience for your audience, here are the
preferred technical requirements for Mark Tigchelaar’s presentations:
- Presentation Format: Mark uses PowerPoint for his presentations and will send the final file in advance. He will also bring a backup copy on a dongle.
- Multimedia: Mark integrates videos and music into his presentations, so please ensure sound capability for video playback.
- Microphone: For optimal audio, Mark prefers a head microphone, depending on room size and setup.
- Control: A clicker is requested to advance slides.
- Comfort Monitor: If available, a comfort monitor is helpful, though not essential.
- Timer Display: Mark likes to keep an eye on the time; a visible clock or timer is ideal.
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The Implementation Package
When you book Mark Tigchelaar, you don’t just get an inspiring keynote — you get real, lasting results. His talks are science-based and packed with insights that have been tested and proven in practice. To maximize the impact of his keynotes, every participant receives complimentary access to The Implementation Package.
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