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CEO Leadership Growth Accelerator

Mark C. Thompson is the world's #1 leadership coach for transformational growth, team engagement, and driving change. Mark Thompson is ranked the #1 CEO Coach in the World by the American Management Association, the Stanford CEO Summit, and Thinkers 50 Leading Global Coaches. He is one of only six leaders in history inducted into the Global Gurus Corps d’Elite Hall of Fame. Mark was awarded the Top Mentor by the International Federation of Leadership Development (IFLD) in 2022.

Mark helps clients at many stages of their careers in the following areas

Preparing for a C-Suite role or becoming the CEO
Guiding a leader to what's next for their career
Building trust and collaboration among teams
Improving interpersonal communication
Behavioral change
Stratgical thinking for an organization

Endorsements

Media Gallery

Biography

CEO Leadership Growth Accelerator Process

Experience Mark Thompson's CEO Leadership Growth Accelerator, a one-year personalized coaching program developed alongside 83 organizations and top CEOs. Under Mark's guidance, enhance your leadership skills, connect with industry leaders, and join an exclusive CEO community. The program focuses on five core principles: Business & Board KPIs, CEO MBO Assessment, Chief Executive Alliance, Executive Team Accelerator, and Business Plan Review + Life Plan Review. With 24/7 access to Mark's expert coaching and global networking opportunities, accelerate your professional growth, drive remarkable transformations, and optimize your team's performance in a fast-paced market.

CEO Leadership Growth Accelerator: 5 Key Principles

Business & Board KPIs
- Tailored coaching for your unique business context
  - Understand your business
  - Bridge board & management gaps
  - Achieve higher expectations
CEO MBO Assessment
- A personalized workplan for success
  - Co-create a plan
  - Manage Energy/Time across Six Qs
  - Learn from peer CEOs' experiences
Chief Executive Alliance
- Exclusive global CEO community
  - Network with top 1% leaders
  - Attend private dinners
  - Gain peer support
Executive Team Accelerator
- Unlock your team's full potential
  - Assess & optimize team dynamics
  - Dismantle barriers
  - Build high-performance teams
Business Plan Review + Life Plan Review
- Align leadership behaviors with business goals
  - LPR Process
  - Learn from The Earned Life
  - Develop accountable executives

Bonus: Stanford Sloan Executive & Team Development

Expand your skills with top-tier resources
- Access seminars, books, and research
- Join C-Level executives
- Learn from leading CEOs' interviews

Endorsements

"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 of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee

"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

Endorsements

Featured Clients

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

Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank and Partners in Health

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

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Former President, The World Bank

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 reveals powerful strategies that help you make it happen."

Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

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

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Former President, The World Bank

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