THE HUMAN ADVANTAGE SUMMIT

Finish Strong.
Lead Forward.

Every organization reaches a point late in the year when energy drops, distractions rise, and people begin looking toward vacation instead of finishing the year strong. Join The Human Advantage Summit and help finish the year strong.

Mark Ostach
MARK OSTACH · 2-DAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT
October 14–15, 2026 · 11 AM–1:00 PM EST · On Zoom
The Gift of Connection
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Registration closes September 15.
DAY ONE
Reset
Key areas we will cover on day one.
  • The Attention Crisis
  • Where energy leaks
  • The hidden cost of burnout
  • How AI is changing leadership
  • The KPIs of human connection
  • Practical ways to restore focus
DAY TWO
Rebuild
Build the habits your leaders will need for 2027.
  • Learn how to become more resilient
  • Setup your year with focus and clarity
  • Capture a vision for 2027
  • Learn how to have candid conversations
  • Improve trust and accountability
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

Why This Matters Now

Every organization is planning for next year. Very few are preparing their people for it. Your team's greatest challenge isn't AI. It isn't technology. It isn't change. It's staying focused and connected to one another while everything else keeps changing.

47 SEC
average attention span
2 MIN
workplace interruptions
20%
employee engagement
$4K–$21K
annual burnout cost
"The quality of your 2027 won't be determined by the strategy you create in January. It will be determined by the conversations you have this October."
— Mark Ostach

Built for Leaders Who Want More Than Another Training

Organizations committed to building teams that are:

More connected
More resilient
Better communicators
More focused
Better prepared
Ready for what's next
TRUSTED BY 300+ ORGANIZATIONS IN 5 YEARS
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INVEST IN YOUR TEAM

Power Up Your People.

Purchase copies of The Gift of Connection and unlock exclusive access to The Human Advantage Summit, plus Leadership Coaching designed to help your team turn ideas into lasting action.

BooksSummit PassesCoachingTotal ValueYou PayBonus
50 3 Passes $2,888 $1,300 Summit Replay + Discussion Guide
100 6 Passes 2 Hours $6,279 $2,600 Summit Replay + Discussion Guide
150 9 Passes 4 Hours $9,670 $3,900 Summit Replay + Discussion Guide
200+ 12 Passes 6 Hours $20,561 $5,200 Private 1-Hour Virtual Team Event + Summit Replay + Discussion Guide
Summit Passes are included at no additional cost — a $500 value each.
Every Organization Receives
Hardcover copies of The Gift of Connection
Summit Replay
Summit Passes  ($497 value each)
Team Discussion Guide  ($97 value)
Bonus Addons with Bulk Book Buys
Leadership Coaching  ($300/hour, based on package)
Private Virtual Event  ($7,500 value, 200+ package)
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THE BOOK BEHIND THE SUMMIT
The Gift of Connection

The Gift of Connection

Reclaiming Presence in the Age of Distraction · Published by Wiley

Where our attention goes, connection follows. We live in the most connected world in history, yet many people have never felt more disconnected.

The Gift of Connection is a timely, practical guide to restoring human connection in the two places people need it most: the workplace and the home. In a world where digital distractions dominate and loneliness is rising, Mark Ostach helps readers reconnect with themselves, their coworkers, and their loved ones.

The same habits that strengthen teams also strengthen marriages. The same distractions that erode workplace culture quietly erode family culture. In both places, connection isn't a soft skill, it's the foundation everything else is built on.

Ostach introduces Mark's Law: his observation that every decade since 2000, our collective attention span has shrunk by two seconds. He traces how that quiet decline is reshaping our leadership, our relationships, and our well-being. From boardrooms to living rooms, he maps out how digital overload is eroding our focus, offering practical strategies to reclaim attention, restore energy, and become more present in both work and life.

Through storytelling and reflection prompts, Ostach walks readers through how to build teams where people feel engaged, valued, and seen. He shows that trust isn't built through authority or perfection, but through vulnerability: the willingness to be honest about our own doubts and struggles.

Whether you lead a team or raise a family, The Gift of Connection offers a path back to presence: stronger relationships, deeper trust, and the extraordinary act of showing up fully for the people who matter most.

Mark Ostach
Meet Mark Ostach

Mark Ostach is a globally recognized speaker and author on human connection and digital wellness. Mark's goal is to restore energy and focus to leaders and organizations battling modern life's non-stop pace and growing sense of disconnection. He has spoken at more than 400 events, presenting to thousands of people at organizations including KPMG, Microsoft, Salesforce, Bank of America, Nike, and Henry Ford Health. He also coaches 30 leaders a year, helping them grow their impact and influence within their companies and communities. When he's not traveling, he enjoys time in Michigan with his wife, their two children, and three dogs.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

Endorsed by Leaders and Bestselling Authors

"By the time you finish reading this endorsement, you'll be distracted by something else. Stack the odds back in your favor and pick up this fantastic book!"
Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff, NYT Bestselling Author
"As someone who talks a lot about connection, this is a much needed book and message right now."
Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon, 18x Bestselling Author
"I've spent my career studying happiness in the digital age... This book reminds us that the most powerful technology we'll ever have is a fully present human being."
Amy Blankson
Amy Blankson, Co-founder, The Digital Wellness Institute
"A needed reminder that the best moments in life aren't found on a screen, but in the world right in front of us."
Ginny Yurich
Ginny Yurich, Co-Founder, 1000 Hours Podcast
"He doesn't just teach and write about connection — he lives it every day. This book will remind you that you truly are a gift."
Andy Wood
Andy Wood, Lead Pastor, Saddleback Church
"Mark invites us to rediscover the power of presence, not as a luxury but as a leadership advantage and a deeply human necessity."
Josh Linkner
Josh Linkner, NYT Bestselling Author
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THE GIFT OF CONNECTION
Mark Ostach · Published by Wiley
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