Feb 28, 2019
Through Mark’s role as a UBS Global Visionary he linked up with 5 time F1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, and discussed ideas around the competitor’s mindset, risking failure in pursuit of success and how to stay resilient in the face of challenges. You can hear the...Jan 12, 2019
Andrew Little and Daniel Cassidy from UBS On-Air podcast talk to Mark about how he is exploring the intersection where humans and technology collide to cure paralysis in our lifetime. In particular they focus on the importance of storytelling in building meaningful...Dec 14, 2018
The therapies that have the ability to make a difference are locked inside university labs or under funded start-ups. Mark presented that problem to his colleagues in the WEF’s Young Global Leaders during an education module in Oxford along with my fiancée Simone...Dec 12, 2018
Mark joined Tom Edwards from Monocle on The Bulletin as part of his role as a UBS Global Visionary. In this 15 minute programme they discuss how Mark has built resilience and collaborated with others to go beyond blindness and raced to the South Pole in 1998. They...Oct 12, 2018
On the Real Health podcast with Karl Henry, Mark explains how he applies Friedrich Nietzsche’s idea that ‘he who has a why to live can bear with almost any how. Mark says: “If you know why you’re doing what you’re doing, then you can put up with the tough stuff. It...Sep 7, 2018
Mark and his fiancée, human rights lawyer Simone George, spoke at TED2018 in Vancouver about how to resolve the tension between acceptance and hope, something they had to try and figure out in the aftermath of Mark’s catastrophic spinal cord injury. Amy Cuddy, whose...Jul 23, 2018
Mark and his team are working in partnership with Ekso Bionics to raise awareness of how exoskeletons, like the EksoGT™, and other advanced technologies, impact people’s lives with the aim of evolving the field of rehabilitation to accelerate the cure for...Mar 12, 2017
During a conversation with Jarlath Regan on An Irishman Abroad, Mark talks about the extreme measures that he took to feel normal once again having become blind (12:00) to the wonderful tale of love and commitment between himself and his fiancee (30:00). From his...This website uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, and to analyse our traffic. By clicking OK, you agree to the use of cookies. If you do not agree, please click no. Click Read More for more info on our cookie policy.OkNoRead more 