Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson was born in Tauranga in 1995 with cerebral palsy and a severe brain injury. Doctors told his parents he would never walk or talk. Spoiler, he does both, and he has not stopped since. With six years of therapy and a family who refused to back down, Mark flipped every prediction on its head. Today he is a finance professional, a keynote speaker, and proof that determination, support, and mindset can take you further than anyone imagined.

What sets Mark apart is that his story is not just about resilience. He is not defined by cerebral palsy. It is part of him, but it does not hold the pen. Mark is an ambitious, intelligent, and funny human being who is living a full and remarkable life. He travels, he works at the top of his game in finance, he cares deeply about people, and he has built a career and a perspective that inspire without ever slipping into clichés.

His corporate background makes him instantly relatable to business audiences. He understands the demands of performance, leadership, and culture because he lives them every day. That grounded experience feeds into his talks, giving audiences not only the inspiration of his personal story but also the mindset and practical tools to push through challenges of their own.

Mark’s talks are smart, warm, and laced with humour. One minute you are laughing at his stories, the next you are rethinking your own limits. He speaks about resilience, yes, but also belonging, inclusion, ambition, and the power of perspective. Audiences leave uplifted and laughing, but also armed with insights they can put into action immediately.

In 2025, Mark releases his memoir Wobbles: Tears, Laughter, Love and Inspiration, written with therapist Ian Hunter. Like his speaking, it blends honesty, grit, family wisdom, and joy.

Mark is living proof that difference is not a deficit. He is living an incredible life and showing us all that with the right mindset, the right support, and the choice to keep showing up, we can overcome more than we think.