Helping Smart But Stuck Entrepreneurs To Accelerate Their Results In Business And Life.
Cognitive Behavioural Business And Performance Coaching That Delivers Results Which Speak For Themselves. (view client results)
What's The #1 Thing Everyone Wants?
After years of conversations with clients from all walks of life and with varying hopes and dreams, I believe that the answer, quite simply, is:
MORE.
They want more success in their business or career.
They want more inner peace, confidence and self-belief.
They want more passion and connection in their relationships
They want more money and financial independence.
They want more energy, engagement and excitement.
They want more purpose and meaning.
They want to take more action towards their goals.
Everyone wants more of the good things that life has to offer.
To achieve the above, we need to effectively manage our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
But it's not easy And most people are struggling more than they have to...
Let's be honest. Being human isn't easy.
We struggle, we get stuck and we experience internal conflict.
Part of us wants to move towards what we want, and another wants to hold us back.
Despite having all the information we need to achieve our goals at our fingertips, most people I speak to find themselves stuck in repeating patterns that prevent them from moving forward.
They are drowning in stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and uncertainty.
They worry that if things don't change, they will never experience being the person they want to be and living the life they aspire to.
Most of my clients believe that they alone are facing this struggle, that it is only them experiencing this constant conflict and frustration.
That's simply not true.
We all face the same issues, fears, frustrations, and crippling procrastination, anxiety and doubt.
The fact is, what you are experiencing is NORMAL.
Totally 100% normal.
Many of our unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours are triggered by automatic responses sets we've learnt over time.
The good news is that we can change and navigate past these automatic mental programs.
We can then make the decisions and take actions that lead us to the place we wish to arrive.
So think about YOUR life.
Do you feel like you're 'stuck in a rut', expending energy everyday but not really getting anywhere?
Do you feel you're being as productive, confident and successful as you want to be?
Are you struggling to stay focused, get ahead and achieve your goals, or better influence yourself and others?
Have you had enough?
Enough of living on autopilot.
Enough of feeling exhausted.
Enough of stress and worry.
Enough of guilt and anxiety.
Enough of procrastination and doubt.
Have you had enough of living at the edge of your potential?
If So, I Can Help You.
Hi, I'm Mark...
A fully qualified cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist and high performance coach, originally from London but now based in the Canary Islands.
Having been self-employed and running various businesses for over 20 years, I fully understand the challenges we face as entrepreneurs.
Since 2015, I've been helping entrepreneurs and business professionals overcome the thoughts, feelings and habits preventing them from experiencing desired results in both their professional and personal lives.
By combining high performance coaching with cognitive behavioural therapy and evidence-based hypnosis, I'm can offer my clients a unique and powerful approach to solving the challenges they face.
If you've had enough of being held back by past conditioning and want to swap a life lived on autopilot for one of clarity, focus and action, I'm ready to help.
Professional Qualifications And Memberships
Ways To Work With Me
Single-Session High Performance Coaching
For certain situations, one session of high performance coaching, integrating CBT tools and techniques, might be all that is required to help you. If so, we'll spend 60-90 minutes together working on your problem and you'll leave with clear action steps. This process works when you have hit an easily defined roadblock in one specific area and have a clear and measurable goal that can be realistically achieved in a short time frame. After an agreed interval, we'll have a follow-up call to check on your progress. If we decide that it would be beneficial for you to have more than one session, we'll book some more—a simple, easy and efficient approach to getting the help you need, when you need it.
For certain situations, one session of high performance coaching, integrating CBT tools and techniques, might be all that is required to help you.
If so, we'll spend 60-90 minutes together working on your problem and you'll leave with clear action steps.
This process works when you are stuck in one specific area and have a clear, specific and measurable goal that can be achieved in a short time frame.
After an agreed interval, we'll have a follow-up call to check on your progress.
If we decide that it would be beneficial for you to have more than one session, we'll book some more—a simple, easy and efficient approach to getting the help you need, when you need it.
The Process
Brief Therapy - High Performance Hypno-CBT
We both want the same outcome. To find out what's holding you back and remove it in the fastest time possible so you can move forward. That's why I specialise in what is referred to as 'brief therapy'. We'll focus on one initial area, decide on a clear outcome together and work towards it over an agreed number of sessions. Common problems entrepreneurs and professionals address in theses session include stress, burnout, anxiety, low confidence, procrastination and perfectionism.
We both want the same outcome. To find out what's holding you back and remove it in the fastest time possible so you can move forward.
That's why I specialise in what is referred to as 'brief therapy'.
We'll focus on one initial area, decide on a clear outcome together and work towards it over an agreed number of sessions.
Common problems entrepreneurs and professionals address in theses session include stress, burnout, anxiety, low confidence, procrastination and perfectionism.
The Process
The High Performance Intensive
Do you find yourself stuck in a rut? Are you feeling bored, burnt-out or broken? If so, my freedom and performance engineering intensive is for you.
What if you could reclaim the energy and enthusiasm that used to drive you?
What if you could achieve more in 90 days across all areas of life than most people do in a year?
What if you could experience increased levels of peace, power, purpose and productivity?
That's the focus of this intensive process.
You'll clear the mental and emotional blocks holding you back, eliminate procrastination, and get 100% clarity on what needs to be done to move your business and life forward.
For more information and to assess if this intensive is the right option for you, book a call or send me a message today.
Why You Should Work With Me
While we will create a personalised approach to the challenges you are currently facing and tailored to your specific goals, below are just some of the outcomes clients experience when working with me.
Eliminate the perceived limitations and beliefs currently holding you back from reaching your full potential.
Create new 'automatic response sets' so that you can react and perform in situations in ways that produce optimum results and are inline with your values.
Improve your ability to focus your attention on desired outcomes and regain control of the mental and emotional forces that prevent you from taking committed action.
Effectively manage stress and anxiety to perform at your best when it matters most.
Access new levels of clarity, confidence, and courage to easily step beyond the boundaries of what you currently believe is possible.
Develop new skills that will allow you to make better decisions and adopt a solution-focused approach to problems and challenges as they arise.
Develop improved levels of resilience and resolve so you can continue to move forward when unexpected demands are placed on you.
Improved communication skills so you can clearly and confidently articulate your needs and be a positive influence on yourself and others.
What Clients Say...
Below is small sample of feedback collected from clients who have worked with Mark over the past 7 years.
Samantha Tyson
PORTUGAL
Before working with Mark, I felt that it would be very difficult to get to the point I wanted. I now have more clarity about how to move things forward. If you are ready to do the work and take action Mark will guide you through a process to support you in what you are trying to achieve. You will learn new skills and techniques that you can apply to both your business and your life.
Chris People
UNITED KINGDOM
I'm much clearer about where I am and where I need to go, in order to achieve my goal. I feel confident in the journey ahead and ready to take action. I've gained far more insight than I'm able to write here. This is very, very different and superior to similar things I have tried in the past. I have done more in the last 4 weeks than in the last 3 years. Just sign up!
Sandra Forminaite
UNITED KINGDOM
When I came to Mark I was confused and lost. I had zero clarity and no confidence. I was feeling overwhelmed and rapidly losing interest in my business. I didn’t have any idea of where to start and what priorities would be. Mark provided a completely new approach and I now feel the possibilities are endless. Don’t waste one more day, take the opportunity to work with Mark now!
Jane Graham
UNITED KINGDOM
Work with Mark. It will change your life and that of your family in ways you can't even imagine. This is the most important and valuable thing that I have ever done. It has and will forever be responsible for changing my life and getting me unstuck. I feel like I am capable of anything now. I now know that when approaching all areas of my life I'm doing it from a place of clarity and power, not from a place of fear which is massive for me.
Jenny Mills
UNITED KINGDOM
Intensive is the right word for it. I have found a clear direction and have achievable but challenging steps to move towards my goal. I am feeling more assured that I will have success. The focus makes things simpler. I am much more aware of what I want to do, not what I think I should do. It might be uncomfortable at times, but you will feel much more self-assured afterwards. I highly recommend working with Mark.
Maria Waters
FRANCE
I feel liberated and free of the rut I was in. I have a clear plan of how I will use my skills to build a profitable business, and I feel confident that I can actually do it! Thank you for helping me to identify that I have it within me to reach my goals and ambitions with commitment, baby steps, actions and reviews. Yes, it was intensive and demanding, but it was also comprehensive and effective. Great job and thanks again!
Harriet Curry
THAILAND
f you're considering working with Mark, just do it. You won't come across someone easily who will be straight with you and call you out when needed whilst still being compassionate and non-judgemental. This is a process that will change your life. I couldn't imagine or want to work with anyone else
James Quigley
united kingdom
I had to sum up what I’ve gained from the coaching I've received from Mark, it would be clarity, direction and ideas. Mark's support and coaching have helped me break free of the chains holding me back. I would recommend Mark to anyone considering personal or business coaching.
Mark Harries
UNITED KINGDOM
I decided to reach out to Mark because I liked his honest, straight up, no bullshit approach. I felt that I needed someone to tell me how it is. Mark's clearly driven to help you progress and will keep you accountable. He's a great listener and helps you see insights you may never have seen otherwise.
Dave Jordan
UNITED KINGDOM
Mark is the best coach I have worked with. His brilliant process is designed to get you to examine your beliefs and then guide you to take focused action. Mark has a deep empathic understanding of how people think and behave. He really helped me to negotiate a difficult and stuck period in my life.
Caroline Silvestre
UNITED KINGDOM
After working with Mark, I've gained full clarity when before I was in a haze. I feel confident and energised again. This has been one of the best decisions and investments I've ever made. Complete transformation, I have clarity and direction and I’ve learnt a great deal of skills and gained new perspectives.
Patrick Baron
FRANCE
I now feel calm and assured. The clarity I gained is a shift from doing the right things, as I thought I was supposed to do, to achieve a result I have determined. I am feeling good moving forward and I am clear about what I need to do.
Whatever stage you are at, Mark will meet your needs.
Andrew Graham
united kingdom
Mark is a great coach. I've found him to be down-to-earth and highly relatable. He knows his stuff & openly shares learnings, experiences and coaching tools. My journey to date has been about: overcoming the past and building resilience which has helped massively throughout the Covid pandemic. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Karen Millar
UNITED KINGDOM
I've just completed a two day intensive with Mark. I came with lots of questions and areas that I was quite concerned about. In particular, I was unsure how to push myself and my business forward. We covered loads and I'm really satisfied now. I've got an event set up and I'm feeling confident, so it's onwards and upwards! I'm really excited about the future.
David Barker
UNITED KINGDOM
My life and business today doesn't compare to how it was a year ago when I first made contact with Mark. It is immeasurably better in all aspects. Working with Mark has been revealing, inspiring and life changing. If you really want to change how your life is and break out of the same circle you are forever caught in, then reach out to Mark asap.
Michael Craigen
UNITED KINGDOM
Going into this, my expectations were pretty high because I know Mark is very good at what he does, but all my expectations were exceeded and he more than delivered. It was phenomenal. I think sometimes we get caught where we want to go to the next level but we are fearful or we don't know how to and what Mark did was lay out a structure and a process that is easy to follow and makes sense. This was more value than I've ever experienced before.
Carl Norton
UNITED KINGDOM
Before working with Mark, I felt that I was stuck waiting for things to happen and this had been the case for over a year. I liked Mark's straight talking approach and I believed it was time to get off my arse and start doing something. I learned how to commit and plan clear outcomes. This process has changed my life. I feel more positive and open. If you're thinking of working with Mark, then get off your arse and do it. You'll never look back.
Lisa Crossan
UNITED KINGDOM
Just completed a two day intensive with Mark, it's been quite different and taken things to a whole new level. He completely opened my eyes and skilfully pulled out everything I'd been thinking for years. Mark is the definite choice if you have ever contemplated doing something like this, he's an absolute genius at what he does and it's life changing stuff. So, don't hesitate to work with Mark if you can. It's life changing stuff.
Karen Leith
UNITED KINGDOM
Mark helped me to clarify what it is I want to do with my new career. Mark is a remarkable man. So if you are looking to further your business or take yourself in a different direction, please do yourself a favour and contact Mark. The process has been totally amazing. He can 100% help on your journey in life.
Jodi Gallagher
UNITED KINGDOM
I've just completed my intensive with Mark, and I wouldn't say it was easy, but it was amazing. I would recommend anyone to come and work with Mark. I feel that I definitely got the clarity that I needed. And now, knowing where I'm going and what I need to be doing, I just feel so much better about the future.
Spase Trajkovski
UNITED STATES
Mark is a huge and crucial part of what I have accomplished. I'm so grateful to have him in my life. He dialled in my clarity. I was hitting a wall for the longest time & I didn't know what to do. Thanks to Mark, my clarity levels went sky high and I realised what I needed to do. The new ideas, concepts and ways of thinking blew my mind.
Pauline McPetrie
UNITED KINGDOM
I started working with Mark because I felt exhausted and overwhelmed with life, work, and family. Mark provided the space for me to acknowledge how I felt and also gave me the focus I needed to move towards my end result. I became aware of why I was so stuck in my life. It's been quite a journey. It's taught me more about who I am and what drives me. I feel I now know what's required and how to make things happen.
Lee Bradford
UNITED KINGDOM
I am a different person fron who I was when I started working with Mark. I am in the driver's seat of my life now. I feel better about myself. I have rediscovered who I am, what I like, what I want to do. I don't react in the old alarming way to things. If I was on a scale of 0-10, 0 being in a bad place, then I have jumped from 0 to 10. I have enjoyed the support and un-judgemental space Mark created. It has changed my life and how I think forever.
Rosie Lawson
UNITED KINGDOM
I booked an intensive with Mark out in Spain. It was an amazing couple of days that challenged me in all sorts of different ways and allowed me to discover things about myself that I didn't really know. I've come away feeling excited about the future and with a really clear vision and goal. I'm so glad I trusted my instincts to do this and invested in myself. If you get a chance to do this, do it. It's an exciting, awesome process.
Let's Talk.
All the clients who shared their results above started by taking one small step. That step was to have a conversation.
Book a 30-minute call with me today so we can quickly assess how I can help you and if you'd be a good fit to work with me.
I'll be able to answer any questions you have, and if we both decide that we'd like to move forward, I'll walk you through the process.
Click the button below now. You've nothing to lose and everything to gain.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Mark
FAQ's
All sessions take place via a Zoom video call which allows me to speak with you as soon as possible and offer the service to clients worldwide. Also, by using Zoom, we can record the call and you will receive access to the recording after our session for your review. Clients find this very helpful as we often cover many areas in one session, and you might want to refer back to the ideas, solutions or approaches offered.
During the 30 minute call, we will discuss your current situation and your completed pre-call questionnaire. Our aim on this call is to establish two things. Firstly, identify if your current situation and goals are a good fit for the solutions I offer my clients and secondly, if so, agree on the next steps to be taken.
While most of the work I do with clients contains an element of all three, you will receive whatever is best suited to solve the challenge you are facing. For example, if you are stuck because you are unsure of a strategy to follow, coaching alone might be required. However, suppose it is also the case that you struggle to implement a strategy because of stress, anxiety or procrastination issues. In that case, we can apply cognitive behavioural therapy approaches to address the situation. If we are both in agreement that hypnosis could enhance the process, then we will add that to our sessions. .
High performance means operating beyond standard norms consistently over the long term; however, it shouldn't be confused with peak performance, and it doesn't mean you have to be the 'best of the best'.
In my work with clients, we focus on high performance at an individual level. It's about performing in such a way to reach YOUR next level, whatever that might be.
High performance will have a different meaning for each person and a different application depending on the area of life you wish to improve.
As part of the assessment process, I'll ask you questions to discover your current level of performance/results in the relevant area we will be targeting for change, and we will get clarity on what the next level would be for you.
In summary, high performance living is the persistent feeling of full engagement, joy and confidence that comes from consistently living from your best self.
At the root of cognitive behavioural therapy( CBT) and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) is an understanding that the way we respond to events is not due to the event itself but the way we interpret that event, based on our beliefs and assumptions built up over time.
The consequences are often a complex mix of feelings, thoughts and behaviours, which over time have tended to reinforce our core beliefs, sometimes in unhelpful ways.
CBH involves addressing feelings (emotions), thoughts (cognitions) and behaviours individually and together. Sometimes simply being aware and able to conceptualise these relationships changes things profoundly.
CBH integrates hypnosis fully with CBT, drawing on how we can use our imagination to challenge negative thoughts and feelings, replace them willingly with more positive suggestions, and enable us to achieve complete relaxation quickly and effectively.
Both CBT and CBH are therapies that focus on the present rather than the past. So while patterns of behaviour and thinking may have developed over time, cognitive behavioural therapies concentrate on practical solutions to dealing with current experiences - you cannot undo the past. Still, you can change how you respond now to the past, present and future.
Hypnosis is simply focused attention on a dominant idea - most often when relaxed - with an expectation that something will happen and an acceptance of and responsiveness to suggestions.
It is not something I, as the therapist, do to you - it is something you willingly do yourself. In this way, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
The experience of deep relaxation in hypnosis can be genuinely transformative.
It does not involve entering into a mystical 'trance' - hypnosis in hypnotherapy is a million miles from the stage and TV comedy hypnosis shows.
Hypnosis is a normal waking process - you may have experienced it yourself, for example, in a negative way when worrying about something and you are so focused on it that you may be completely unaware of what is going on around you, or when day-dreaming.
I can help you use self-hypnosis to relax deeply - to calm the body and the mind entirely - and to challenge and replace negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours with positive ones, changing your entire outlook on life.
You can rehearse and challenge your responses to anxiety-provoking situations by using your imagination in hypnosis, freeing yourself from fears and worries. You are in control at all times.
Hypnosis is fully supported by peer-reviewed, evidence-based scientific research over many decades, on its own and integrated with CBT, which is the model of psychotherapy recommended by NICE and the NHS. All the techniques I use are tried, tested and evidence-based.
Our first full session (not our initial 30-minute call) is an assessment and conceptualisation session, which will take 90 minutes. All other sessions are 50 minutes.
That assessment session is essential as it offers an opportunity for us to understand what is going on and if performance coaching and/or cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) seem suitable for you. If so, we will agree to an initial session plan to reach our agreed goal(s).
Many people find that first session very therapeutic in itself as we begin to unpack some of the issues and the relationship between feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
CBH is typically a short term programme, often around 4-8 sessions, though it could be more or fewer depending on the nature of the issues.
CBH treatment is typically short-term because it is a highly proactive approach; it involves you practising between sessions some of the techniques and tools we will go through during the sessions.
The more you practice the techniques, the more quickly progress can be seen.
All sessions are strictly confidential (subject only to ethical considerations concerning the risk of harm to self or others, as required by my professional practice bodies). I abide by the Codes of Ethics of the professional bodies shown on this page and am fully insured to practice coaching and hypnotherapy.
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