Yan Markson
Session Description
When you’re operating in a flow state, it isn’t luck or coincidence. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Yan Markson offers a fresh, engaging take on how a growth mindset and self-reinvention can help you spot opportunities, innovate, and thrive in a fast-paced world. Discover how changing your state of mind fundamentally changes your “zone of possibilities.”
Backed by behavioural psychology and cognitive science, this interactive keynote shows the real, measurable impact of perception and state of mind on success. Markson leverages live and interactive mentalism and storytelling to illustrate the power of perception and inspires the audience to set intentions, create smart goals, reframe challenges, and take ownership over their story.
About this keynote speaker:
Yan Markson is a world-class mentalist, speaker, and perception strategist who explores the powerful intersection of mindset, storytelling, and human behaviour. His keynotes are designed to both entertain and shift perspectives, sparking new ways of thinking and leaving audiences energized with unforgettable experiences.
With a unique career that bridges live performance and corporate leadership, Markson has spent over a decade captivating audiences across North America at major conferences, Fortune 500 events, and galas — as well as on TEDx and national television in three countries, including the hit Las Vegas TV show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
Before stepping into the spotlight full-time, Markson served as the Head of Marketing and Communications at an award-winning AI software company, building on his academic background in marketing management from Toronto Metropolitan University. Today, he sits on the company's advisory board, bringing a rare blend of creative thinking and business strategy to the stage.
At the core of Markson's work is a belief that perception shapes reality — and by changing the stories we tell ourselves and others, we can transform the way we lead, communicate, and grow.