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WHY YOU'RE HERE
Most people don't arrive here because they want coaching or mentoring. They arrive because something has become difficult to resolve on their own and it's taking up more time, thought or energy than it should.
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It might be a decision that keeps being delayed, a conversation that needs to happen, pressure that's affecting work or home life or a period of change that has left you unsure of the right way forward.
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Sometimes, the difficulty is not the issue itself, but trying to work through it without enough distance or perspective.
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The right conversation should do more than give you somewhere to talk.
It should help you understand what's really happening, identify what needs attention and move forward with a clearer sense of direction.
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WORKING TOGETHER
Working together will help you think with greater clarity, make better decisions under pressure and perform more effectively in both work and life.
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For senior leaders and entrepreneurs, this means stronger judgement, more confident leadership, better conversations and greater control when the demands are high.
For young men, it means building confidence, developing sound judgement and creating a clearer sense of direction.
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The work is direct, practical and focused on progress. We identify what is getting in the way, work through it honestly and turn clearer thinking into purposeful action and better outcomes.
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Sessions can take place one-to-one, online, within a business setting or outdoors where a different environment can often help create the right conversation.
ABOUT ME
For more than four decades, I’ve worked across business, leadership and sport.
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My career has taken me from apprenticeship to boardroom and from employment to entrepreneurship across diverse sectors.
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Along the way, I’ve experienced the rewards of building businesses and leading people as well as setbacks, uncertainty and the need to start again.
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I’ve also spent many years coaching and mentoring through football, boxing and one-to-one work, including work with England Boxing.
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As a father of three adult children, I understand the importance of confidence, judgement and having the right person to turn to at different stages of life.
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Today, I bring those experiences together in my work with senior leaders, entrepreneurs and young men.
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More recently, I founded a wellbeing inititive called Active Shift and I contribute to wider conversations around leadership, performance, modern masculinity and wellbeing through webinars, podcasts and radio interviews.
A FEW MORE THINGS ABOUT ME
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Lived and worked on three continents
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Love to travel
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Enjoy keeping fit, daily sea dip (& still hit a punch bag)
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Lifelong Arsenal supporter
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Founded a Boxing gym in Spain, that's still thriving
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Always interested in people, places, ideas and business
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Everybody needs somebody in their corner. I've simply been fortunate enough to play that role for many people over the years.
OUTDOOR
SESSIONS
A different environment for sharper thinking and better judgement.
Not every conversation needs to take place across a desk.
For some people, walking side by side creates a more natural environment to talk openly, gain perspective and reach clearer decisions..
The movement, fresh air and change of surroundings often help create a different dynamic from a traditional meeting room or office setting.
Sessions can take place along the Dorset coastline, in Central London or in other suitable locations by arrangement.
WORKING WITH ORGANISATIONS
Supporting performance and wellbeing in the workplace
Strong organisations are built on strong leadership, healthy communication and people who feel supported in the roles they carry.
I work with business owners, leadership teams and individuals to help create environments where people perform well, communicate effectively and navigate challenges with greater confidence. The work is practical, tailored and focused on the issues that are having the greatest impact within the organisation.
Support may take the form of one-to-one coaching and mentoring, leadership development, facilitated conversations or wellbeing initiatives through Active Shift. Every organisation is different, so the approach is shaped around the people involved rather than a pre-packaged programme.
The aim is simple: healthier conversations, stronger leadership and better outcomes for both individuals and organisations.
COACH'S CORNER
Be the first to hear about new coaching programmes, events, Active Shift initiatives and occasional insights on leadership and performance.
LET'S TALK
If you already know something needs to change, but you’re not sure what the next step should be, let’s talk.
Whether you’re a senior leader or entrepreneur looking for an experienced, independent perspective, a young man who may benefit from private mentoring or a parent making that enquiry, don’t leave it there.
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Book a discovery call.
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You don’t need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. The first conversation is simply an opportunity to understand what is happening, what you want to achieve and whether working together feels right.
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You can email me directly at info@markcollins.co or book a call below. I’ll respond personally and everything will be handled in confidence.
