Mark Divine Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
SAN - San Diego, CA
Primary Topic Category:
Military
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Mark Divine Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Mark Divine left a rewarding financial career with a company, which is now PriceWaterhouse Coopers, to join the elite Navy SEAL group. Finishing with the #1 rank in his SEAL trainee class, he dedicated nine years as an active-duty Navy SEAL officer and committed 11 years in the reserves before his retirement in 2011 as a Commander. Divine now travels the country to share powerful insights for increasing mental strength. His unique program is based upon his experiences, which offer practical tools for enhancing physical and mental toughness.
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