“Mark Gottfried is an outstanding communicator! His ability to reach his audience where they are currently positioned and take them where he would like them to go at the end of his presentation is a talent that few speakers possess. I have known him for more than 40 years, and he has possessed this talent his entire life! However, through his years of experience as an elite collegiate basketball coach, professional sports analyst, and communications professional, he has learned to focus his ability in a way that allows him to become a unique messenger! No matter the subject matter or the occasion, you will indeed appreciate his outstanding ability to strategically and enthusiastically communicate the message that needs to be received by your audience!”

- Alabama Secretary of State, 2015–2023

“Mark Gottfried is an inspiring motivational speaker. He shares life lessons from his many years as a major college basketball coach. He has dealt with a lot of highs and lows in his profession that relate to everyday life. His story can be beneficial to everyone.”

- Former President, Wolfpack Club, NC State University

"Coach Gottfried spoke to our community regarding life lessons to apply to business growth and just crushed it. Through anecdotes and storytelling, he was able to convey incredible insights that were transformational to the members of our athlete's community who are high functioning and income earning individuals in the professional services."

- Founder and CEO, Athletes Touch

"Mark Gottfried’s inspiring speech at my son’s NLYM event was nothing short of extraordinary. Drawing on his 30 years of experience as a decorated D 1 Men’s Basketball Coach, Mark shared his powerful GID Approach —Get It Done—Mindset, delivering a message that resonated deeply with everyone in the room. Speaking to a group of young men and their fathers, Mark emphasized perseverance, the importance of making good choices and grounding those decisions in a strong moral compass. His ability to connect with and inspire his audience was remarkable, leaving not just the young men but also the fathers in awe. As I listened, I found his words profoundly motivational, particularly as someone who works in a sales organization. His insights on persistence and never giving up were universally applicable, empowering, and exactly the type of mindset we all need to embrace. Mark Gottfried is not just a coach—he’s a phenomenal speaker and motivator. His talk left a lasting impact, and I would highly recommend him to any organization seeking to inspire and energize their team."

- NLYM, Sr. Account Executive

“I have known Mark Gottfried for almost 40 years. Over these four decades I have heard him speak in intimate corporate setting with leaders, to large packed auditoriums, in front of cameras with millions watching, and everything in between, both in the USA and internationally. His wide-ranging life experience has given him a wealth and a depth to draw upon that allows him to speak from a place of authenticity and relevance. When Mark speaks, you get Mark... and you lean in. He is articulate, winsome, entertaining, motivational, and engaging.”

- Founder and CEO, Tin Man Co.

“Mark is a fantastic leader and communicator. He can help an audience understand the ‘why” of the principle while including anecdotal personal stories from his interaction with many first-class leaders. I highly recommend Mark for your next event if you need a speaker that can give you true take-home value but keep your audience laughing also!”

- Chairman and CEO, Vita Capital

“Mark Gottfried is an outstanding communicator! His ability to reach his audience where they are currently positioned and take them where he would like them to go at the end of his presentation is a talent that few speakers possess. I have known him for more than 40 years, and he has possessed this talent his entire life! However, through his years of experience as an elite collegiate basketball coach, professional sports analyst, and communications professional, he has learned to focus his ability in a way that allows him to become a unique messenger! No matter the subject matter or the occasion, you will indeed appreciate his outstanding ability to strategically and enthusiastically communicate the message that needs to be received by your audience!”

- Alabama Secretary of State, 2015–2023

“Mark Gottfried is an inspiring motivational speaker. He shares life lessons from his many years as a major college basketball coach. He has dealt with a lot of highs and lows in his profession that relate to everyday life. His story can be beneficial to everyone.”

- Former President, Wolfpack Club, NC State University

"Coach Gottfried spoke to our community regarding life lessons to apply to business growth and just crushed it. Through anecdotes and storytelling, he was able to convey incredible insights that were transformational to the members of our athlete's community who are high functioning and income earning individuals in the professional services."

- Founder and CEO, Athletes Touch

"Mark Gottfried’s inspiring speech at my son’s NLYM event was nothing short of extraordinary. Drawing on his 30 years of experience as a decorated D 1 Men’s Basketball Coach, Mark shared his powerful GID Approach —Get It Done—Mindset, delivering a message that resonated deeply with everyone in the room. Speaking to a group of young men and their fathers, Mark emphasized perseverance, the importance of making good choices and grounding those decisions in a strong moral compass. His ability to connect with and inspire his audience was remarkable, leaving not just the young men but also the fathers in awe. As I listened, I found his words profoundly motivational, particularly as someone who works in a sales organization. His insights on persistence and never giving up were universally applicable, empowering, and exactly the type of mindset we all need to embrace. Mark Gottfried is not just a coach—he’s a phenomenal speaker and motivator. His talk left a lasting impact, and I would highly recommend him to any organization seeking to inspire and energize their team."

- NLYM, Sr. Account Executive