I'm Mark Aylward. I coach highly capable men who've lost their confidence and influence.

You know you're capable of more. You've had success before. But right now you feel stuck, unclear, or like you're operating at half speed. I specialize in accountability-based coaching for men who are ready to do the work. Not looking for a cheerleader. Not looking for someone to blame. Ready to reflect, own their shit, and take action. If that's you, keep reading.

Mark Aylward

BBA in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame

Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurship from the University of Central Florida

Trainer and career counselor with the Central Florida Coalition For The Homeless.

Judge and business mentor with Notre Dame’s Gigot Center for Entrepreneurship

SCORE Mentor – Orlando, FL Chapter

I have over 30 years of experience helping people who have no idea what to do next

From a very young age people came to me for advice and counsel. I’m not exactly sure why, they just did.

My presumption is that my father passed on his teaching nature and mentorship personality and over time it just became my thing

I was also a middle child so when the four kids got stir crazy on long car rides, I was responsible for stopping the conflict. My earliest technique was tickle fights…very effective up until about the age of 12

I was the captain or unofficial leader of most of the sports teams I played on and most people I came in contact with called me a “leader”...and other not so nice things sometimes

Then I went to college, had a lot of fun and met many great life long friends. I also drank and smoked pot too much and played copious amounts of intramural basketball

I majored in marketing and got a degree in 4 years. I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do so I tried different things and failed a lot. It was during these postgraduate years that I learned that most people didn’t…and still don’t know what they want to do

I also learned that I was much better at counseling others than I was at counseling myself.

Also true of most of us

After I knocked up my girlfriend at the age of 26, I woke up and started to get my own shit together. I don’t discount my wandering years at all. Those years made me who I am today as much as any others

I remember being ecstatic when I heard the news…she was petrified. I credit three things for my lack of petrification

1. Immaturity

2. Ignorance

3. Always wanting to be a dad

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I completely shifted my focus to supporting my new family at the expense of all else (most of us wait for some significant challenge before we step up and seek a fix)

There's a pretty cool personal story about how I landed in the recruiting business, but suffice to say I did. I'll tell ya later if you want

Recruiting is the ultimate combo of coaching, agency, brokering and negotiation.

I had found my professional home. The in between slot. The middle guy

Who I Work With

I work with men who've had success but feel like they've lost their edge.

Maybe you went through a divorce. Maybe you got passed over for a promotion. Maybe you built something and lost it. Maybe you just woke up one day and realized you're not the man you used to be.

You're still capable. You just need someone who won't bullshit you and will hold you accountable while you figure out what's next.

I don't work with everyone. I work with men who are ready to reflect honestly, take responsibility, and do the daily work. If you're looking for someone to validate your excuses, I'm not your guy.

But it started rocky

Being pregnant out of wedlock leaves both parties vulnerable and the shit flew up and down personally while I was trying to learn this responsibility thing. And the recruiting thing too

My personal and professional journey overcame the bruises and we ended up getting married and having three beautiful children

I started two staffing companies and sold them both for over 3 million dollars each.

Lot’s of personal and professional hardship, a ton of fun and a “drinking out of a garden hose” learning experience

Years later we got divorced ugly style and today I am teaching, coaching and building content and courses around my experiences and subsequent skills

After my divorce, instead of scotch, drugs and promiscuity, I went with church, yoga, meditation, exercise and solitary confinement (almost).

And I got a dog…Farley (My eldest and I loved Chris Farley)

Let’s call it my reflectionary period

My Approach

I don't do surface level support or cheerleading. I work with accountability and direct communication.

If you want someone to tell you everything will be fine, hire a therapist. If you want someone to help you figure out what's actually wrong and fix it, that's what I do.

My clients see results in clarity, decision making, and restored confidence. But only if they're willing to look at themselves honestly and do the daily work.

I've been through my own shit. Nine years of custody battles. Building and selling companies. Divorce. Loss of identity. I'm not guessing at what works. I've lived it and rebuilt from it.

My Frameworks

I've developed two coaching frameworks that guide my work with clients:

RESHAPE is my seven-pillar model for personal development. It covers the core areas men need to address when they're rebuilding their lives and reclaiming their influence.

R.E.A.L. stands for Reflect, Evaluate, Activate, Lead. It's the process I use with clients who are ready for results-focused coaching. You reflect honestly on where you are. You evaluate what's working and what's not. You activate by taking concrete daily action. You lead by stepping back into your power.

These aren't theory. They're built from 30 years of helping people find their way forward.

A few years back I started helping my young adult children find work and then start their own small businesses. They all told me that I was in possession of a unique set of skills and approaches and that I needed to figure out how to help others. They told me no one else knew what I knew nor taught like I taught.

My children and I are magically close

Although I know many great teachers and coaches, I also knew people kept telling me I had a unique knack for this shit.

And I also knew that I loved it. I love helping people who are stuck and watching them progress and shine.

I've had many people thank me for saving their lives…pretty cool

I am always trying to improve my online skills, but I'm figuring that out a little more every day

I help men find their thing when they've lost it. I do it with accountability, honesty, and without the corporate coaching bullshit.

If you're a capable man who knows you're meant for more but can't seem to get there, let's talk.

I hope we get a chance to cross paths

Peace

Mark

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