Hi, I'm Marcus Thomlinson.
I'm a coach, mentor and international keynote speaker, and I'm on a mission to build a worldwide community where people feel less stressed, look after their mental health, think more effectively and enjoy personal and professional success. Most of all, a community where people feel truly fulfilled.
From chronic stress to calm.
I was running an award-winning financial services business, and from the outside it all looked like success. On the inside I was running on stress. I was diagnosed with chronic stress and given 18 months to live.
That was my turning point. I began learning the techniques of mind management and mindfulness, and they opened up a path to a more holistic and fulfilling kind of success. Those lessons grew into iCan Thinking, the way of thinking I now teach so that people realise they have true influence over how they think, feel and act.
The result is a more fulfilled, balanced life, where you feel motivated to take positive action, feel great and smile more often. The Thomlinson Consultancy is where I share that, alongside our coaches, with the people we work with. I'm also writing my first book, The Secret Game of Life.
What I've done along the way.
Stages, expos and conferences.
- The Business Show, Kensington Olympia
- Excel Business Expo, London
- Chelsea Football Club Foundation, alongside Facebook
- The Association of Project Management National Conference
- HSBC International Conference, Malta
- RBS Small Business Awards
- Santander Business Roadshow
- Metro Bank Leadership Conference
- The Anglo Russian Federation of Businesses Conference
- The International Leadership Seminar, Malta
- The CPSD International Human Rights Conference, Pakistan
- 3 Counties Business Expo
- The Functional Skills Network Annual Conference
Mindset talks that get people smiling.
Most of my events are about having the best mindset, so you and your team can be more positive, proactive and productive, and smile more often. Happy people are successful people. Each talk can be a summary of about 40 minutes, or go deeper over a half or full day.
I lead by example.
I overcame an almost pathological fear of public speaking, and now I teach speaking skills. I was afraid of singing too, so I learned to sing at 28, became a semi-professional musician, and I still perform regularly.
I'm a lifelong sailor. I qualified as a commercial boat captain in 2006 and I race yachts most weeks. I have three fabulous children and I'm married to Jo, an accomplished coach who works alongside me. My main purpose is to help people feel empowered by whatever life has thrown at them, so they can focus their mindset on what helps them grow.
And yes, I breathe fire.
Book me for your event.
Whether it's a conference keynote, a team workshop or a training day, I'll bring energy, stories and practical mindset tools your people can use straight away. I offer special rates for charities and very small organisations.