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“Mark Thompson is the World’s #1 CEO Coach -- helping more candidates get ready for promotion than any coach in history.”

– Dr. Marshall Goldsmith,

Worlds #1 Leadership Thinker

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Who in Your Family is Ready to Be the Next CEO

“When your family members are learning to lead your company, Mark is the best partner to help them become the best CEOs.”

– Sir Richard Branson,

Virgin Group Founder

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Smarter, Better, Faster
C-Suite Transitions

“Mark Thompson inspired our global presidents to accelerate change—it’s the world’s top Leadership Accelerator program!”

– Dr. Jim Yong Kim,

Fmr CEO, The World Bank

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Leading C-Suite Transitions that
Drive Higher Performance

World’s #1 CEO Coach Mark Thompson is a seasoned executive who inspires high performing leaders with 1:1 Executive Readiness Coaching, Leadership Growth Accelerator programs, and an exclusive CEO & C-Team community of senior peer mentors.

CEO Readiness Academy and 1:1 Coaching

Endorsements

"I consider Mark Thompson to be the #1 Top Executive Coach in the World today. He has an amazing track record with both current CEOs and potential CEOs. He has helped leaders in both start-ups and in global corporations achieve incredible positive change."

Marshall Goldsmith, #1 Leadership Thinker in the World & NY Times Bestselling Author

"Mark reveals powerful strategies that help you make it happen."

Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

"Mark's support and guidance lifted me, pushed me and motivated me to be better and do more. He also helped me open up to share my inner thoughts and doubts... and it made all the difference in the toughest moments. Thank you, Mark!"

Sarah Hirshland, CEO, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

"Mark has the EQ, IQ and experience to read our team, give insightful feedback and provide the simplest course to address difficult leadership issues."

Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest

David Chang, Founder of Momofuku and Ugly Delicious

"I'm grateful to Mark for coaching our CEO through our biggest transformation."

Dave Chang, Founder & Chef, Momofuku

Margaret Moore, Chairman of Institute of Coaching with Harvard

"Thank you for your brilliant contribution to our Harvard coaching conference. We were inspired by your ability to draw out extraordinary stories and bring your wisdom and insight to a deeply enriching conversation."

Margaret Moore, Chairman of Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching

"Mark was instrumental as an experienced voice, trusted by our Board during my journey into the CEO role."

Christiano Amon, CEO Qualcomm

"Mark brings an uncanny knack to blend his rich experiences in the corporate world, academia, and as an entrepreneur into his advice and coaching."

Vinod Kumar, CEO Vodafone Business

"Mark has a unique ability to sort through complexities; his recommendations are always spot on."

Dr. Jim Kim, World Bank

Marshall Goldsmith, #1 Leadership Thinker in the World & NY Times Bestselling Author

"Mark reveals powerful strategies that help you make it happen."

Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

Sarah Hirshland, CEO, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

"Mark has the EQ, IQ and experience to read our team, give insightful feedback and provide the simplest course to address difficult leadership issues."

Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest

"I'm grateful to Mark for coaching our CEO through our biggest transformation."

Dave Chang, Founder & Chef, Momofuku

Margaret Moore, Chairman of Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching

"Mark was instrumental as an experienced voice, trusted by our Board during my journey into the CEO role."- Cristiano Amon | CEO, Qualcomm

"My journey at Pinterest started coding alone in an apartment. Today I help lead a team that builds a product used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Having Mark as a coach has been transformative for me and the business. He has the EQ, IQ and experience to read our team, give insightful feedback and provide the simplest and direct course to address difficult leadership issues. When I get stuck, Mark helps me focus and push through the ambiguities. His availability, responsiveness and friendship have become invaluable to me."- Evan Sharp | Co-Founder, Pinterest

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Mark’s advice and coaching have been invaluable to us at the World Bank Group. He has the unique ability to sort through complexities and get to the essence of any situation; and his recommendations are always practical and spot on. With his humility and empathy, he establishes deep connections with our leaders from many different cultures and backgrounds. I am grateful for all his generous efforts in support of our organization - we have benefitted greatly from his impressive experience, management insights and his natural enthusiasm for our work. Having a great leader work with our leaders has been a great gift to all of us.

- Dr. Jim Yong Kim , Former President / WorldBank

“I love who you are, what you do and how you do it! I will always treasure our “working together” and your leadership, partnership and friendship…..and our service for the greater good! Thank you!”- Alan Mulally, Former CEO / Ford Motor Co

"Our friendship and collaboration over the past year have been truly incredible. I'm so grateful to have you in my life, as a partner. What I've loved about our process is the ability to figure out how I address the gaps. When you're reflective, you can see the indicators, but you may not understand the root cause. You may not have the tools to adjust. How do you really elevate the ability to lead others to a whole different level? The toolkits and the exercises we went through, that's such an invaluable asset. Thank you so much, I deeply appreciate it."- Adrian Mitchell, CFO & COO / Macy's