PARTNERING FOR GROWTH

For most people, happiness comes from personal growth and the opportunity to improve ourselves. To learn new tricks and become a beginner again. And to feel the passion and sense of purpose from stretching ones-self towards our full potential. 

A new purpose. A new passion. A new momentum.

Furtherance.

Stepping into this new space can feel thrilling. But let’s face it, it’s also uncomfortable.

We need to create the time and space to explore new possibilities. To challenge our assumptions. To explore our values, our beliefs and our aspirations.

Furtherance are here to partner you on this journey.

Change can feel daunting. But the upsides more that compensate. And broken down into small, bite sized steps it’s possible for all of us to make major leaps.

Our approach is underpinned by a belief in the maxim that change comes from the accumulation of personal actions by you. Put simply this means:

•  Personal responsibility. You are the architect of your own destiny. Rather than waiting for external forces to change things for you, take ownership of your choices and empower yourself to create the life you desire.

• Small actions matter. Every choice, no matter how minor, contributes to your overall trajectory.

• Consistency is crucial. It’s consistent, repeated efforts over time, not a single grand gesture, that builds momentum and creates lasting success.

• The ripple effect. Your personal actions can create a ripple effect leading to a domino effect of transformation in your environment.

• Nothing is neutral. Every action you take either moves you closer to your goals or pushes you further away. There is no middle ground, as each small decision has a compounding effect over time. 

We are here to walk alongside you as you take those first steps, unleashing your potential.

THE POWER OF CUMULATIVE ACTION

WE HELP AMBITIOUS LEADERS UNLOCK POTENTIAL WITH PURPOSE, CLARITY & CONFIDENCE

  • I work with ambitious agency and marketing leaders who want to embrace the opportunity to grow themselves and their businesses.

  • Leading more effectively. Building stronger, more influential relationships. And doing so with an authentic leadership style that’s not just high-performing but truly sustainable for lasting impact.

  • Whether you’re looking to navigate complex challenges, step into a new role or simply want to show up with more impact, I’m here to support your evolution. My approach is pragmatic, commercial and human with every engagement uniquely tailored to meet you where you are and move you forward

MARK BAUER

Furtherance was set up by Mark Bauer who moved into coaching and training following over 30 years in advertising and media. During that time, he advised the leadership of world-renowned brands from his roles on both the agency and client-side.

Mark brings deep understanding of the unique pressures and challenges faced by leaders in these fast-paced, high-stakes environments. The constant pressure to perform. The challenge of leading without always having formal authority. And the need to be strategic, creative, commercially sharp, emotionally intelligent and always ‘on’.

It can be a tough, lonely place.

Unless, that is, you have trusted partners with whom to work through our thoughts and help us see the wood from the trees.

Now an ICF Accredited Coach and Leadership Trainer, Mark has made it his mission to provide support and guidance to ambitious agency and marketing leaders, enabling them to lead more effectively and cultivate an authentic leadership style that is both high-performing and sustainable for lasting impact.​

In a market of largely unregulated coaches, this ICF accreditation signals a commitment to providing the highest levels of coaching skills and ethics thereby ensuring a safe and supportive environment in which to explore your goals.

​​Mark combines deep listening with thoughtful challenges to facilitate your growth and development with an approach that balances warmth and humanity alongside the recognition for the need for pragmatism and outcome focus.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

  • Working with Mark was a transformative experience. His guidance was both insightful and empowering, allowing me to see the steps I needed to take with clarity and confidence. What stood out most was how Mark helped me uncover and understand my own personal traits—traits I hadn’t fully appreciated before. I left the session not only with a plan, but with a deeper sense of self-awareness and motivation. I’m truly grateful for Mark’s support and expertise.

    AGENCY ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

  • Mark was an outstanding career coach who provided invaluable support as I navigated my next career move. Through our sessions, he helped me gain true clarity about my professional goals and priorities. His ability to ask thoughtful, challenging questions pushed me to reflect deeply and consider new perspectives I hadn’t previously explored. I found his approach both highly professional and genuinely insightful.

    DIRECTOR, CONSULTING

  • What stood out to me was his strong ethical compass, his natural ability to relate with compassion and insight, and his refusal to offer easy answers in place of real self-driven growth. Mark brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to his coaching, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking to reset, rebuild self-confidence, and regain their sense of purpose or values.

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEAD

  • His thoughtful, honest approach created a space where I could reflect consider and plan.   He communicated clearly and with insight, helping me view situations from new angles which was exactly what I needed. I I felt supported throughout the process and came away with tools and perspectives that have made a real difference.

    GLOBAL AGENCY ACCOUNT LEAD

  • He asked the questions I didn't know I needed to answer and helped me walk away with real clarity and focus. I will absolutely be coming back to Mark in the future as my career evolves and I could not recommend him more confidently to anyone who is looking for an executive coach.

    GLOBAL AGENCY ACCOUNT LEAD

FURTHERANCE SOLUTIONS

We believe that leadership isn't a single skill, it's a system.

Training provides the 'what,' and our Executive Coaching provides the 'how’ ensuring that new skills are not just learned, but are embedded into daily leadership behaviours.

Together, these elements form a powerful, integrated system designed to cultivate exceptional leaders from the ground up.

Creating a high-performance culture whilst unlocking each leader's unique capabilities. And driving real, lasting behaviour change and ROI.

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Bespoke to the needs & circumstances of each individual, our programmes are typically run across a minimum of 6 sessions delivered either virtually or face to face.

TEAM COACHING & TRAINING

Creating high-performing teams via a focus on:

  • Aligning around purpose & goals.

  • Building trust.

  • Optimising communication & collaboration.

  • Maintaining accountability.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Aligned to agreed outcomes, Furtherance are happy to provide additional services such as psychometrics upon request.

Coaching and training packages are tailored to the needs of each individual client with clear outcomes agreed in the free Discovery Session which we offer. This allows us to create a bespoke partnership plan outlining the approach.

Furtherance supports our clients with ongoing email support ensuring that our partnership extends beyond the point of contact.

Prices are available upon request and are determined both by scope, seniority and size of team as relevant.

Payment is 50% upfront and 50% at the end of the agreed package of sessions.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Please do drop us a line and book a 30 minute, no obligation, discovery call where we can explore opportunities for Furtherance to help you or your organisation.