Experiential Trainer, Best-Selling Author & Keynote Speaker

Hi, my name is Mark, and this is my professional website.

Browse the links below to get to know me a little more.

When you’re ready, reach out. I’d love to have a conversation to discuss what you’re trying to get done & how I can help.

About Me

Experiential Trainer

I am one of the most respected & experienced experiential trainers and consultants in the world.

I’m an expert at helping people connect and leading remarkably fun training workshops that help teachers & trainers all over the world make a difference.

If you’re a motivated leader who is responsible for the wellbeing of others, and you like fun group games & activities, then I’m your man.

How I Can Help You

Best-Selling Author

I’m the author of five best-selling books, sold worldwide.

My most popular books feature 100s of fun ice-breakers, energisers, name-games, trust exercises & team-building activities.

I can teach you how to inject more fun & value into your programs.

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Keynote Speaker

I’m a fun, vibrant & super-passionate keynote speaker who will engage your audience immediately.

My most popular ‘playnote’ presentations will invite your group to laugh, interact and, importantly, leave them with a lasting message.

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What People Are Saying...

Mark Collard is an excellent facilitator & an amazing human being. He's generous, kind, smart, thoughtful, so awesome.

Amy, group facililitor, USA

Serious Fun will wake up, inspire & most important, raise the bar for those we entrust with our programs & meetings.

Seth Godin, best-selling author, USA

Not sure what I would do without Mark. He is the best on the planet for new & fresh activity ideas.

Chad, group facilitator, USA

You are my 'go-to' programming guru. I have gained so much from your sharing.

Cindy, camp leader, USA

All of Mark’s books have a ton of activity ideas that will help you achieve the most with little. Take a look, you’ll be pleased you did.

Karl, adventure programming guru, USA

I don't know any other trainer who knows how to bring so much joy, meaning & dynamism to seminars.

Berit, adult educator, Germany

Mark's presentation was by far the best our staff had seen in years. On point, fun & truly inspiring.

Kelly, supervisor, Australia

Mark absolutely nails it. He is, truly, a programming ninja.

Ryan, group facilitator, USA

Mark was extremely engaging, professional & most of all, fun!

Lucinda, conference organiser, Australia

Your expertise, skill & personality was most definitely a key factor in making our conference a success.

Steve, principal, Australia

Mark, I think you know that the work you do makes a difference, but I just wanted to say that it definitely does.

Gladys, youth worker, USA

playmeo – Helping People Connect

I’m the founder of playmeo, the largest online database of group games & activities in the world. It’s the place where the best teachers & trainers get their games.

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