Mark Holson

Leadership Coach and Facilitator

With over 25 years of experience across leadership, sales, HR, and coaching, Mark has built a reputation for creating real, measurable impact. His work has spanned multiple industries, leading teams through change, growth, and transformation. Mark’s leadership philosophy combines clear vision with practical execution, and he believes in empowering people to drive performance while achieving fulfilment, realising their potential, and delivering top performance.

“My passion lies in unlocking the potential in people and organisations. My mission is to make development human, relevant, and impactful – whether in leadership, personal growth, or organisational culture. I am driven by creating environments where people thrive and feel excited to come to work each day. I focus on making a positive impact at every level – individuals, teams, and organisations, helping them connect to their purpose and achieve extraordinary results.

Success is more than just achieving objectives—it’s about building cultures where people love what they do, feel connected to their purpose, and drive performance in ways that make a lasting impact.”

Mark’s leadership journey began over 25 years ago, when he stepped into his first leadership role. Since then, he’s taken on senior roles at some of the UK’s biggest names: Asda, Sainsbury’s, B&Q, and Countrywide, gaining a wealth of experience in HR, sales, and leadership development. Mark’s career has spanned diverse roles, from leading customer service teams and driving profit improvement at Asda, to being an HR Business Partner at Sainsbury’s, and a Regional HR Business Partner at B&Q and Countrywide. After a decade in HR, he transitioned back into an operational role as Regional Sales Director at Countrywide Estate Agents, where he increased bottom-line profit by 27% year-on-year. This success was driven by Mark’s ability to not only create a clear vision but also deliver it. He focused on empowering his team, driving performance, and building a culture where people loved coming to work.

Now, as a Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Mark is focused on helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. He believes that when people are connected to their purpose, take pride in their work, and unlock their potential, success naturally follows. Mark’s specialities are Leadership Development, High Performing Teams, Culture Development, Applying Technology (AI) to Enhance Leadership Productivity and Performance, Resilience and Collaboration & Conflict Management.

Training / Qualifications / Professional memberships:
Qualifications ILM Coaching Accreditation
Accredited in DISC
Accredited in Leader’s Secret Code Psychometric
Accredited EIP3 (Emotional Intelligence Profile)
Accredited in TalentQ Dimensions Psychometric (Includes MBTI)

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