Mark Papadas - The be great guy
Mark Papadas - The be great guy
Hi, my name is Mark Papadas and over the past 20 years I've shown parents, kids, and educators how to help young students overcome modern challenges with courage, clarity, and compassion.
Mark Papadas is an award-winning speaker, author, and the visionary behind I AM 4 Kids — the groundbreaking program revolutionizing how we empower children from the inside out.
Often described as “Tony Robbins meets Charlie Brown,” Mark blends the science of mindset with the heart of childhood wonder. He brings over two decades of experience in personal development—having shared stages alongside icons like Zig Ziglar, and Brian Tracy—to help kids strengthen confidence, emotional resilience, and self-leadership.
Mark’s journey began early. As the youngest of three by a long shot, he learned quickly how to stand up for himself. That spark grew into a lifelong passion for personal growth—one he now channels into helping kids build their own sense of identity through the power of their “I AM” statement.
Through his signature talk, “10 Secrets to Empower Kids & Awaken the Child in You,” Mark shows parents, educators, and youth leaders how to help kids overcome modern challenges with courage, clarity, and compassion. His signature 5-step I AM Process helps children define who they are, anchor it through mind-body connection, and live that truth every day.
Mark’s work isn’t just inspiring—it’s proven. In a multi-school pilot conducted in the Midwest, classrooms implementing the I AM 4 Kids program saw higher grades and lower disciplinary actions, proving that self-awareness and mindset training make measurable differences in student outcomes.
With a superpower for connecting instantly with kids through his calm, safe energy, Mark creates an environment where every child feels seen, heard, and capable of greatness. His message is simple but profound: when kids truly understand who they are, they unlock their greatest potential—for life.
Dr. Cheri Sotelo
Engals Valenzuela
Brandon Joe
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Darryl Johnson
JA Impact Award Winner
Laveda England
“This is what public eduction needs. This is not an old-school approach to education. It is NOW! ”
“As a psychologist with over 35 years of experience doing therapy, and as a father of two grown children, I can honestly say that I wish my children had the benefit of I AM 4 Kids when they were in grade school. I highly recommend I AM 4 Kids”
“I have been a social worker for 15 years and am currently employed by a suburban elementary school district. Mark reaches children at a crucial, developmental time in their lives and builds a child’s sense of self-worth while his/her identity is in such a critical, formative stage. I can’t wait to start using it with my students and my children at home.”
“I AM 4 Kids provides a critical roadmap to the development of our country’s most important resources and next generation of leaders – our children. Additionally, adults who are mapping out their own path to success will benefit from the thought-provoking steps that I AM 4 Kids provides.”
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