Mark Thompson is the founder of CourageousLife, established in February 2008, focusing on fostering authentic inner confidence and sustainable futures for individuals and organizations. Additionally, Mark serves as a Climate Reality Leader, trained by Al Gore, and authored "Stealing from the Future" while co-founding Holos Change, which addresses sustained success in times of fast-paced change. Mark's extensive experience includes roles in organizational and executive development at notable companies such as Barclays and BP, where leadership and cultural transformation were primary focuses. Educationally, Mark attended The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, specializing in leadership and war-fighting.