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Everything I learned about speaking, I learned in high school…all 3500 of them.
November 14, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pyramid Club
1735 Market St. 51st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Join Emmy Award-Winning Speaker Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE, for a Masterclass in Audience Connection!
Whether you’re new to the speaking profession, just starting your career, or a seasoned pro, this session is designed to elevate your craft and supercharge your results. With 40+ years of experience and over 4,500 presentations delivered, Mark Scharenbroich (Sharon-brock) knows what it takes to captivate any audience—from high school gymnasiums to corporate ballrooms.
Mark’s journey began with high school assembly programs, speaking in more than 3,500 school districts across the U.S. and Canada. As the #1 education speaker for high school students in North America, he touched countless lives. His iconic film, The Greatest Days of Your Life… (so far), was viewed by millions worldwide in just a decade.
Since transitioning from education to business audiences in 2000, Mark has continued to redefine excellence in professional speaking. Now, he’s ready to share the secrets of his success at this special event hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Speakers Association.
It’s been often stated that Mark's closing keynote at the NSA National Convention in 2015 is still considered to be the best in history!
What You’ll Learn
- Master Your Openings and Closings
- Start with a bang and end with impact to ensure your message resonates long after you leave the stage.
- Supercharge Your Stories
- Craft stories that not only entertain but also align with your core message, leaving audiences inspired and eager to take action.
- Overcome Blind Spots and Speed Bumps
- Identify and tackle common speaker pitfalls that may be holding you back from greatness on stage.
- Create Characters That Captivate
- Bring your stories to life by crafting relatable and compelling characters that engage your audience on a deeper level.
- Uncover Hidden Gems in Your Experiences
- Discover how to spot and shape impactful stories from unexpected or overlooked moments in your personal and professional life.
- Refine Your Stage Presence
- What habits to embrace—and what to let go of—to ensure you connect deeply with your audience every time
Join Emmy award-winning speaker, Mark Scharenbroich CSP, CPAE as he takes you for a fun ride on how to truly connect with your audience. Mark’s career began as a high school assembly speaker, presenting in more than 3500 school districts, covering every state and every province of Canada. At that time, he was recognized as the #1 education speaker for high school students in North America. His 1980’s film, “The Greatest Days of Your Life…(so far)” was seen by ten million students over the decade. In 2000, Mark transitioned from education to business audiences. It was a big move from gymnasiums to Marriott ballrooms. Shortly after his first main stage presentation at the 2002 National Speaker’s Association, he was inducted into the prestigious NSA CPAE Hall of Fame. Mark is known for his comedic timing, impactful storytelling and original style. His NSA closing keynote in 2015 was the first recording sent to every member of NSA. Credentials: Recognized five years in a row by Global Gurus as one of the top 30 motivational speakers worldwide. Award-winning author of “Nice Bike – Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life”, Emmy Award®️ winner for an ABC TV special, National Speakers Association Hall of Fame Inductee Golden Apple and Silver Screen Film award for his movie, “The Greatest Days of Your Life…(so far)”,. www.NiceBike.com
Tickets
$62.00 Member Ticket
$47.00 Earlybird rate before October 31
$77.00 Guest Ticket
