In this interview, Mark shared his methodology of developing self-awareness through questioning to uncover limiting beliefs. He focuses on feeling shifts through future envisioning to program new responses. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when he talks about getting more truthful with yourself so you can notice the patterns.

Highlights from the interview

Developing self-awareness and catching limiting beliefs:

Mark discussed using pointed questions to reveal where people are limited, then shifting those beliefs through truthful self-reflection on underlying issues of shame, blame, guilt, and hate. Tuning into your thoughts and emotions so you can ask yourself better questions.

Case studies of individual and business transformations:

Mark shared how he transformed frustrated clients by addressing underlying emotions, including a business that grew 350% annually after the owner resolved childhood issues limiting him. It starts with noticing your thought patterns, and he explains how to work with them.

He also shares a case study from Stanford that showed how complaining damages your brain. It makes you dumber.

Transforming behaviors through body-led feeling shifts:

Mark shares how feeling future success through visualization and intention setting produces biochemical changes, allowing new behaviors versus conscious thinking, which is too slow.

Creating coachable moments. How you can turn difficult moments into growth. You’ll also learn how laughing at yourself is a powerful tool that will help you turn tough situations into positive experiences.

Shifting mindsets through future envisioning:

Mark stressed envisioning a better future self handling adversity automatically versus past failures. Remembering lessons from a successful future self reprograms the subconscious. He walks me through building the confidence to give a great presentation.

Addressing adversity through future-focused problem-solving:

Roleplaying, Mark demonstrated curiosity, appreciation, and solution-finding over blame. He emphasized accessing wisdom from a future self who has already solved issues.

You can learn more about Mark over at Encompass Life. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn.

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