Mark Rothman
Progress Coach

In my first job out of college I coached the novice members of a high school crew team. These kids had to be shown which end of the oar goes in the water. I’ll never forget the sense of accomplishment I felt months later when they won their first race. I experienced more pure joy than if I’d won the race myself.

From that first job, through to where I am today, my higher purpose has been to care about the forward progress, or growth, of people like you. I discovered my sense of caring was not just static, the way one might care for a fragile crystal sculpture. I experienced caring for others as an activity: because I care I support you to fill the promise of your life. 

There may be 7 billion people on this planet, but not a single one can replace you. You have something special and distinct to provide to the world. The world changed a little bit when you were born, and it will change a little bit when you are gone. You have a shape you are meant to fill in this world, a shape you and only you can inhabit. I coach to guide you to occupy that full shape and to make it as big as possible.

Part of caring actively is working to inspire, enlighten, and encourage you. I want to help you discover new, more powerful and effective ways of living. Creating an “aha” moment for you means I’ve helped you achieve your own “win.” I’ve helped you discover new paths forward for yourself.

My experience includes more than 18 years of one-on-one mentoring and sponsoring, as well as being mentored and sponsored by others. I also facilitate and co-facilitate coaching-based groups and progress retreats. My experience raising three boys into strong young men, and maintaining a vibrant and dynamic 30-year marriage, provide deep insights and meaning that inform the work we will do together. Most importantly, I am here to care for you, help you, inspire you, and nurture your growth.