"I found Mark to be an excellent listener, who had quick insight into my situation. He made excellent suggestions for directions for me to explore and exercises to carry out in order to bring me to a place of calm acceptance.
I liked his holistic approach to coaching, including breathing and meditation exercises to ensure that the coaching session was infused with a sense of calm and well-being - a good place from which to have a conversation."
Isabel Kelly, Founder and Corporate Philanthropy Director, Profit With Purpose, UK.
MISSION
With my background in human rights research and advocacy, I enjoy working with those who feel drawn to make a difference in the world.
My clients come from all walks of life, but many work for social change in governmental, charity or humanitarian organizations.
While it may match their values, this work often generates levels of stress which compromise balance, well-being and enjoyment of life.
My clients come from all walks of life, but many work for social change in governmental, charity or humanitarian organizations.
While it may match their values, this work often generates levels of stress which compromise balance, well-being and enjoyment of life.
I discovered my passion for coaching and energetics during a sabbatical break from my career as a human rights researcher for Amnesty International.
This put me on a fast-track of personal development to clarify my dreams and desires and release the accumulated stress of human rights work, especially the impact of working on a daily basis with individuals in distress.
This put me on a fast-track of personal development to clarify my dreams and desires and release the accumulated stress of human rights work, especially the impact of working on a daily basis with individuals in distress.
I soon became fascinated with recent scientific research which supports a more 'inside-out' view of life where our inner state largely determines our external experience.
By taking an integrated approach that harnesses the intuitive power of the heart as well as the analytical skills of the brain, I catalyse a shift in my clients that helps them release negativity, identify their desires and make their dreams a reality.
I hold a Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching from the Coaching Academy in London. I am also a certified facilitator working with the Asia Leadership Institute Consultancy where I run leadership development programs for individuals and teams. I run group seminars and retreats as well as personal coaching programs online.
I am also a Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist and senior tutor with Body Intelligence. In my therapy sessions, I facilitate a process that enhances the body's natural ability to release stress and heal itself.
I was born in the UK but am currently based in northern Thailand and Valencia, Spain. I have lived and worked in Asia for 15 years as a human rights researcher, business owner, therapist and coach. I am able to work in multiple languages including English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and Thai.