Mark Mulligan

Mark had a classic fast track corporate career, with a number of blue chip companies culminating as a Finance Director for a FTSE100 company.  He was expatriated to work in Asia, Africa at 32 he found himself living in Paris, his dream city.  To the external observer, he had it all, a stunning apartment on Ile St Louis, a 6-figure salary, and a solid relationship but internally it was very different.  He was a classic case of executive burnout; commercially successful, but fat, toxic and very unhappy. Something had to change.Realising his corporate career was not giving him what he needed, he went in the opposite direction.  Not being one to do things by half, he negotiated his redundancy and went to India and set up a yoga retreat.  He went from working 60 hours a week to 16, from being fat and toxic to being skinny and flexible.  After achieving exactly what he had set out to do he realised that he had just gone from one extreme to another.

So he stopped, took stock and realised that he needed to take a more balanced approach to life.  Now Mark is passionate about supporting others to find that balance.

Mark is a Director at a coaching consultancy and works as an executive coach with senior executives to help them find a work life balance that works for them.  He has developed a coaching model called “Thrive”, which supports individuals to be more resilient, so that they can thrive, no matter what is happening around them.  Collaborating with Sally Gunnell OBE, Mark has developed a well-being programme which is accessible to even the most resistant corporate audiences and motivates participants to shift their attitudes and behaviours in the long term too.

”Mark's session was lively and engaging, and gave a great focus on the importance of looking after yourself and achieving a balanced lifestyle, therefore enjoying life more and giving your best in all situations.  'Thrive' is a great concept and made me really think about what is important to me….and is practical in helping me remain positive in such a busy world!”  M&S Money

“I very much enjoy working with Mark Mulligan – he is a consummate communicator and story teller!”
Jeff Grout – Business Author & Listed in the Top 100 UK Speakers

‘I want to thank you for the opportunity to attend the Thrive event which was run by Mark.  I came away with a new passion and desire to make a difference to my well being.  Mark's presentation was not your usual presentation, but a motivating story in which he took us on a journey.  Mark truly engaged the audience and this made the event extremely enjoyable.  Thank you again”
Leadership Development Director, BA

“Mark offers a fascinating insight into performance and personal energy and how that simple things can make a huge difference. He is an engaging speaker with great anecdotes and is an excellent story teller ”
Director Talent Management

“Mark's speech really stuck a chord! I found the session very insightful and it made me realise the true benefits of wellbeing”
Business Partner – Clydesdale Bank