Lead forward.
One-to-one coaching and team development for executives and startup founders at innovative, high-growth companies. Mark pairs 22 years of leading at Apple with a human‑centered approach, helping leaders lead with both mind and heart.
- Leading with a human‑centered approach ›Showing up as your authentic self, with emotional intelligence, compassion and wisdom.
- Navigating change ›AI transformation, reorganizations, shifting priorities and new leadership.
- Communicating with impact ›Executive presence and a clear message that connects with the priorities of your board, peers and executives across functions.
- Building high-performing teams and culture ›Instilling a culture of trust, putting the team first and bringing out the best in people.
- Raising self-awareness ›Personalized assessments and 360 reviews to know your strengths and development areas deeply.
- Balancing empathy and accountability ›Caring deeply about your people and holding them to a high standard. The best leaders do both.
“Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our full potential.”
Mark has coached leaders at
“Mark is a high-impact coach who helps leaders bring their true selves to the forefront to maximize self and team performance. I have never before had a coach that I connected with the way we do. He oozes authenticity, and that makes it simply wonderful to work with him.”
“Mark is truly an outstanding coach. He possesses a remarkable ability to empathize with his clients, and his attentive listening and sage counsel make him an exceptional guide.”
Former Meta and Microsoft Human Resources executive
“Working with Mark has been a fantastic experience. He creates a safe space for open dialogue by prioritizing understanding over assumptions. I particularly value how he uses detailed clarification to provide highly relevant, best-practice guidance that specifically addresses my unique challenges.”
“Mark’s guidance has been instrumental in making this year my best in enterprise sales.”
Designing your next chapter.
Next Chapter Coaching is a six-month journey for executives moving beyond an accomplished career, to explore and design what’s next.
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About Mark.
Mark Buchanan is an executive coach and trusted thought partner to executives and startup founders. Over 22 years at Apple, he led finance and sales teams globally, helping grow several multi-billion-dollar businesses.
He pairs that experience with empathy and deep listening, helping leaders navigate their toughest challenges with clarity and confidence. Having lived and led in Japan, he brings a global, cross-cultural perspective to every engagement.
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