What It’s Like …
More than a decade ago, when I was running a small consulting business, two clients independently told me something that changed everything. They said our weekly lunches together were the most valuable hours they spent with me, not the strategy sessions or project meetings, but those honest conversations over a meal.
Both were ambitious entrepreneurs leading growing companies, carrying the weight of big dreams alongside equally big fears. They had bold ideas that needed vetting, risks that required careful consideration, and decisions that would impact not just their businesses but their employees and families. There was the challenge of leading a management team, navigating that “one” toxic but indispensable employee, and countless other pressures that come with leadership.
What made those lunch conversations so powerful wasn’t just the strategic thinking, it was the space to explore who they were beneath the titles and responsibilities. Through thoughtful questions and genuine dialogue, they discovered clarity about their identity as leaders, which then guided them toward the difficult decisions they needed to make.
That’s when I realized my true calling: walking alongside people to help them discover who they are, so they can break through whatever has them stuck.
Since then, I’ve worked with executives questioning their next career move, entrepreneurs paralyzed by the fear of failure, and leaders struggling to align their actions with their values. What they all share is a moment when they’ve hit a wall, not just a business problem, but a deeper question of identity and purpose that affects everything else.
This is where transformation begins: not with tactics or strategies, but with understanding who you truly are. Once that foundation is clear, the path forward becomes visible, and the courage to take it follows naturally.
My approach isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level solutions. I’m here as your guide through the deeper work of discovery, helping you uncover the identity that will fuel your transformation and unlock the leader you’re meant to become.
Some know me as a warrior who fights alongside them through tough decisions. Others see me as a steady rock they can lean on during uncertainty. With over 40 years of career and life experience, I’m confident that wherever you’re stuck, we can find the breakthrough you’re looking for.
The question isn’t whether you can change or not. The question is whether you’re ready to discover who you really are.
I look forward to that journey with you.
mark a scribner 