7th October 2025
When Mark Wilson sat down for his first podcast with The Wolf of Queen Street, it was clear within minutes why his story connects so strongly. The host had read Wobbles in just two and a half days and was already laughing at the bread clip saga, tearing up at the family chapters, and nodding through the honesty. That mix of humour, grit, and vulnerability is what makes Mark such a powerful speaker.
Wobbles, co-written with neurodevelopmental therapist Ian Hunter, is not just Mark’s story. It is his family’s story too, with his mum, dad, and sister all telling the same moments in their own voices. It is a reminder that resilience is rarely a solo act. It is built around kitchen tables, in tough decisions, and in the relentless love of people who keep showing up.
Mark does not shy away from the rough bits. He speaks openly about being excluded at school, the realities of living with cerebral palsy, and the frustration of systems that do not always fit. But he also shares the wins. Go-kart racing in a funeral home carpark. The joy of mates who saw him for who he was. The mindset that still drives him today.
His perspective is simple and relatable. Keep moving. Stay honest. Find creative ways forward. Remember that everyone’s challenges matter when you are the one inside them. He does not package it as theory. He shares it as lived experience, delivered with humour and openness that gets people talking long after the session ends.
At Collaborate, we see the impact Mark has when he speaks, whether it is with schools, teams, or corporate audiences. He does not lecture. He invites conversation. His talks land because they come from a place of real life: family resilience, stubborn mindset, hard work, and the choice to keep showing up.
If you are looking for someone who can bring humour, honesty, and perspective to your next event, Mark Wilson is a voice worth bringing into the room.
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