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. These days, that means leveraging 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.
Rooted in hard-won insight and fueled by careful testing, I guide transformations that are both strategic and soulful.
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.