Thoughtfully Written Colleague and Client Testimonials
Steve Pleasant MBE
Former Tameside Council CEO
Mark has a deep understanding of what makes an organisation outstanding. He is an exceptional coach, systems thinker and, most importantly, a collaborator.
Natalie McGuire
Former Brimhams Active Director of Business Development
Mark inspired our team; his ability to model and encourage honest discussion through storytelling with an authentic approach was the key to our success.
Ian Munro OBE
Former New Charter Housing Group CEO
Mark is an accomplished leader who really knows what it takes to change an organisation and bring the people along with him.
Dr Coral Hanson
Senior Research Fellow Edinburgh Napier University
Mark understands that collaborating with universities will create practice-based evidence to identify what works and service gaps. Essential when working in health.
Kirsty Cumming
CEO Community Leisure UK
Mark is a great listener, offering insight and support whilst encouraging me to reflect and gain clarity through his coaching.
Denise Hampson
CEO of Desire Code, the Behavioural Design agency
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mark several times over the past 15 years, across different roles, and he is always such a joy to work with.
Mark combines deep knowledge and forward-thinking ideas with a genuine warmth and authenticity that inspires those around him.
His enthusiasm and ability to build strong relationships cut paths through any barriers, ensuring his teams deliver outcomes that really matter.
What I think truly sets him apart is how he brings out the best in everyone. People love working with Mark, I’ve seen it in every organisation he’s led, his vision and authentic leadership are a rare and brilliant combination.
Steve Laird
Managing Director Fathom Consultancy
During a decade of knowing Mark he has been both a client and colleague. In that time, and in all the roles he has held, I have immense respect for him and his abilities. He is an exceptional leader.
In my 40 year professional career, I have met very few people of Marks calibre who have consistently acted in accord with their firmly held principles and core values.
As a non-Executive Director to the Board of a company Mark helped to establish, Mark produced a novel strategy, built a governance and management structure, and he developed and engrained the company vision and values into the hearts and minds of his team. In turn, they delivered exceptional outcomes.
Most of all, it’s been fun working with Mark.