Hi, I’m Mark.
A student of personal growth, resilience, great hiking trails, and quality IPAs. I’ve been knocked down, failed, and struggled more than I ever thought possible.
I learned to adapt to one challenge after another. Now, I help individuals and teams find their path to achievement, effectiveness, and fulfillment. I specialize in executive coaching and work with a wide range of leaders, from a global news network organization to a local children’s museum.
I’m continuing my quest for better ways to do things that matter. That’s why I founded Empyrean Group, which helps people leverage new technology powered by AI to streamline our work and create more time for being better humans.
If you’re ready to unlock your next gear and align how you work with who you are, I can help.
— Mark
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Professional bio
As the founder of Empyrean Group, I bring over two decades of experience in leadership and organizational transformation to my role as an executive coach and AI strategist. My passion lies in helping high-performing leaders align their inner clarity with outer impact—unlocking their next gear through soulful strategy, smart systems, and the kind of coaching that changes everything.
I have worked with groups across the United States, Europe, China, and the Middle East. I’ve started 3 companies, worked in senior leadership at 3 others and written four books. I’ve also taught leadership and change management at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, for six years and serve on the advisory board for the College of Arts and Sciences at Gonzaga University.
In the media
Mark Briggs on GeekWire: Using AI to upgrade your personal OS: Insights from an executive coach
Podcast
Mark Briggs on BizBlend: How AI can help leaders reclaim time, build velocity and lead like humans again?
PodcastReflections from Web Summit Vancouver: In the AI era, what business value do humans provide? In an era when AI output becomes infinite, what is valuable?
ArticleCompanies can leverage the true value of meetings with AI by building an ‘LLM for Leadership’: Are you getting more out of your meetings than ever before? You should be.
ArticleTake note in 2025: Why the new year is the time to revolutionize your personal organization.
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ArticleBook excerpt: ‘The Butterfly Impact',’ can how changes in workplace culture can start with you.
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