Vinod Kumar, CEO, TATA Global India
"The essence of Mark’s effectiveness as a coach and advisor is that he is an incredible human being with a genuine interest in the well-being and success of those around him."
"Mark brings an uncanny knack to blend his rich experiences in the corporate world, academia and as an entrepreneur into his advice and coaching. Mark has an ability to cut through a lot of clutter and provide succinct guidance that can be applied exact situation one faces. The hallmark humility that embodies Mark often masks the depth and breadth of his knowledge, which is precisely what makes him so admirable."
Below are two interviews with Mark posted by TATA Communications' CEO Vinod Kumar on his blog:
Brian Underhill, Ph.D., Founder & CEO,
CoachSource
"Mark is amazingly responsive, incredibly easy to work with, and treats everyone as if they are the most important person in the world."
"Mark is one of our most-requested coaches for C-Suite executives at CoachSource. His former experience as a Schwab executive, his consulting assignments with name-brand and start-up companies, combined with his all-around great friendly demeanor make him an instant hit at any company he visits."
"Despite this incredible background, he is also one of the most humble down-to-earth guys in the field. He is amazingly responsive, incredibly easy to work with, and treats everyone he meets as if they are the most important person in the world at the moment. Congratulations on a well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark Thompson!"
Evan Sharp, Co-Founder, Pinterest
"Mark has been transformative for me and the business.”
"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."
