08Voices from the work

Testimonials.

45+ years of work. Thirty-plus written endorsements. Eighteen voices on camera. The people who lived through the rooms and the long-form conversations.

30+

Written

18

On camera

45+

Years of relationships

“His was the only counsel I got my ass on a plane to seek. Beyond the highest recommendation.”

Julie Masters

Founder & CEO, Influence Nation

I've worked in the thought leadership and influence world for a long time. Mark is one of those rare individuals that has proven business acumen, experience building large scale organisations and the insight to share what actually works. In other words, he's been there.

Add to that he's one of the wisest, most compassionate people I have the pleasure of knowing. He walks his talk — both professionally and personally.

During a challenging time in my life, his was the only counsel I got my ass on a plane to go and seek. I still mentally revisit his words regularly. Beyond the highest recommendation.

Julie Masters

Featured testimonials

In their own words.

Lisa Messenger

On the 40 Women series

“Professionalism, creativity, calmness and wisdom — a joy to work alongside.”

Lisa Messenger

CEO, Messenger Group

Mark is one of the most extraordinary people I have had the pleasure of both working with and being able to call a friend.

I followed his career for many years when he was in the financial and property sectors and watched with great respect his innovative and wholistic approach to business.

I more recently came to know him in his role as TV Producer. He is currently working alongside me on the documentary series '40 Women' as Executive Producer. His professionalism, creativity, ideas, calmness and wisdom are just a joy to work alongside.

Matt Church

“A 21st century renaissance man with a well-honed soul.”

Matt Church

CEO, Thought Leaders

Mark is a Thought Leader. He understands business and the human drivers that make succeeding in business a challenge.

He is a 21st century renaissance man with business smarts, creative production talents and a well-honed soul.

I enjoy any time I get to spend with Mark and highly recommend him to you if you want a smart, 360 degree sounding board.

Jane Slack-Smith

“Gave me clarity. Took my businesses to a future I had not imagined.”

Jane Slack-Smith

Founder & CEO, Your Property Success Australia

Mark's unique insight has given me clarity and really allowed me to take my businesses to the next level with a future that I had not imagined.

He really has expanded not just the opportunities for the business but for me personally.

I can't recommend Mark enough — he will bring his incredible experience, together with his generosity of spirit to your business.

Dr Tony Hayek

On the Ark Group years

“An incredible knack for finding and developing exceptional people.”

Dr Tony Hayek

CEO, Blue Wealth Property

Mark had an incredible knack of finding, recruiting and developing an amazing group of people. He surrounded himself with exceptional team members that he helped to inspire and support so that they could achieve their full potential.

The Group expanded rapidly and was listed in the BRW Fast 100 several years running.

Mark's key strengths were his creativity, tenacity and ability to bring high quality people together in an inspiring and transforming environment.

“He will never be reasonable with the world as it is. He is an agent of change.”

Bruce Robertson

National Sales & Marketing Manager, CCM Group · Senior Minister, Globe Church

Mark is truly a gift to the Planet in so many ways. Mark does not just have a passion for business, but understands the Why behind the What.

He is able, with passion, to bring out the best in people around him and is a constant source of inspiration and spirit for people and businesses to unlock their destiny.

Mark Falzon is a wonderful person and leader, but he will never be reasonable with the world as it is. He is an agent of change.

Lesley O'Donnell

“He turns the mirror to face you — both honestly and lovingly.”

Lesley O'Donnell

On vision, mirrors and honest counsel

It takes particular talents to be able to see a person's vision, help them discover their path to it, and lovingly guide them to seeing their own obstacles and stepping out of them to achieve their greatness.

Mark has those talents in abundance.

Although I may not always thank him when the mirror is turned to face me, I am eternally grateful for his ability to do so both honestly and lovingly.

On the board years

“An astute businessman who understands the human dynamics.”

Gary Flowers

Chairman

I have had the pleasure of working with Mark Falzon for the last two years on a company board — Mark as a non-executive director and me as Chairman. Mark's counsel, insight and advice was constantly sought by myself and the board in managing complex issues. His opinion was always highly valued.

Mark is an astute businessman that understands the many complexities of running a business, gathered from many years running and growing his own businesses. He understands human dynamics and complexities extremely well and the impact they have on the day to day operations of a business.

He can deploy his wealth of knowledge in finance, distribution, acquisitions and mergers, deal making and capital raising to really help a business grow and transform.

Stuart Holdsworth

“Perhaps the most valuable type of mentor you could ask for.”

Stuart Holdsworth

Founder & CEO, Financial Simplicity

I have been working with Mark for a number of years now and in that time so many dimensions of my life and business have gone from being good to being awesome.

Mark has the skills to take individuals on a journey to both better understand themselves and the world of people and business in a way that extends far beyond the realms of business schools.

Whilst Mark is an excellent mentor in various business disciplines, it is the way he connects these at an almost spiritual level that brings unity, focus and ultimately confidence to progressing our paths ahead.

For people starting out or hitting walls in their business progression, Mark is perhaps the most valuable type of mentor you could ask for.

On camera · 18 conversations

What business leaders say about working with Mark.

Eighteen founders, CEOs and operators sat in front of a camera and described what working with Mark had meant. Click any card to read the full testimonial and watch the video.

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Alexi Neocleous

Founder & CEO, Marketing Bump

“It's not so much about what Mark does. It's more about what he creates.”

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Crystal Diaz

Chief Financial Controller, Collective Intelligence Group

“Mark unleashes my power. He unlocks my potential.”

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Amanda Watson

formerly Dixon Advisory

“The farm creates an environment where you can relax and feel at total peace.”

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Danielle Chiel

Founder & Director, KOCO

“Mark is for anyone who has a burning desire, either to grow themselves or their business.”

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Jane Monica Jones

Financial Therapist & Holistic Psychotherapist

“The brilliance of Mark is his ability to see an individual and really synergise great opportunities for them, which they can start delivering on straight away.”

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Mark Trowell

CEO, Yabonza

“He makes us think. He took us out of the everyday and set us up for success in the future.”

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David Thomas

China Business Expert & Speaker

“Mark has a very broad range of interest about how business is done — and a different range of skills in the way he communicates.”

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Samuel Junghenn

Founder, Think Big Online

“Mark has the ability to ask the right questions. As you don't know what you don't know.”

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Justin Swadling

Construction, Redtown Bricklaying

“Mark will take you beyond your current level of thinking and offer you perspective to look back at your life in a totally different way than you've ever looked at before.”

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Miriam Jones

Founding Partner, Momentum Collective

“Mark has a beautiful heart. And a very active, intelligent mind.”

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Yale Carden

Managing Director, GeoExchange Australia

“I learned the ability to step back through Mark. There is more power and wisdom in looking at things differently.”

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Paul Ford

Founder & Director, Down The Line Consulting

“Mark can see the best thing in you. But also the worst. And he has the ability to help you balance it.”

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James Hayes

Founder & CEO, Collective Intelligence Group (Australia · UK · America · Colombia)

“Mark is relaxed, engaged and quirky. He has the capacity to see past the words and find the depth of the person beyond what they're saying.”

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Michelle Duval

Founder & CEO, Marlee

“Working with Mark feels like it's about your business — but will end up being a deeply personal transformational experience.”

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Dale Beaumont

AI Entrepreneur & Business Technology Expert

“He doesn't come from the theory side of things — he has actually built several multi-million dollar businesses, and so speaks from real experience.”

More written reflections

Voices from across the chapters.

Julie Cairns

“The difference between being a business manager and a business visionary.”

Julie Cairns

CEO, Trading Pursuits

Mark, in the gentlest possible way, helped me realise how much I didn't know about running a successful business. I can now see that it is going to be the difference between being just a business 'manager' and realising my full potential of becoming a business 'visionary'.

Craig West

“I do not make any strategic decision before talking to Mark.”

Craig West

CEO, Succession Plus

Mark's strategic business focus and ability to really understand how best to drive value has added significant value to the business and made my experience far more enjoyable. I do not make any strategic decision before talking to Mark.

“Rare and gifted. Expect the unexpected.”

Paul Macklin

CEO, Amazing People

Mark is one of those rare and gifted contributors. He perceives life through multiple lenses.

From the 'hard' disciplines of business analysis to the 'harder' perspectives of leadership, philosophy and life purpose, Mark has the ability to tap into his client's deepest needs. Expect the unexpected.

Frank Paul

“If you get the chance to work with him, make the most of it.”

Frank Paul

Chief Operating Officer, WT Financial Group Limited (ASX: WTL)

The year is 2000, and I'm working out of an office on York Street. My neighbour, a one man show, hires this guy to help him grow his business.

Careful what you wish for — as Mark, with no previous financial services experience, goes on to build one of the largest, most successful and innovative financial services groups in Australia. Lucky I met him.

Mark is one of my closest, wisest, and most important people in my life. If you get the chance to work with him, make the most of it.

Maurice Goldberg

“His inspiring ideas create extraordinary growth.”

Maurice Goldberg

CEO, Ark Group

Mark is one of the most creative people I have met and through his inspiring ideas can help to create some very extraordinary growth in a business. It takes someone like Mark to expand a business's thinking so that it can do extraordinary things.

Daniella McGregor

“We increased conversions by more than 50%.”

Daniella McGregor

Head of Sales & Marketing, Trading Pursuits Pty Ltd

Mark's mentoring sessions supported our team to produce a marketing plan that has already had a significant impact — in one case alone we increased conversions by more than 50%.

Gisele Gambi

“A pioneer of a new way of living and doing business.”

Gisele Gambi

CEO, Dare to be Remarkable

Mark is a pioneer of a new way of living and doing business, moving away from the hard and compromising masculine structures of the past into one where both love and success are the new formula for today's conscious leader.

“Threads through diverse interests to find agreement.”

Lyndon Driscoll

CEO, Yaqara Group Limited

Mark is a unique individual who combines keen business understanding with personal sensitivity and awareness. He is an excellent meeting moderator, able to thread through a room full of diverse interests and agendas to facilitate agreement.

“Gobsmackingly awesome in a multitude of ways.”

Melanie Curry

CEO, Singing Creek

Mark is gobsmackingly awesome in a multitude of ways. A conduit, an interpreter of the multi-faceted aspects of business, life, dreams and everything that weaves between them. His knowledge and experience in the business of LIFE is refreshingly inspiring.

Ivan Kaye

“A truly gifted visionary who works exceptionally well with teams.”

Ivan Kaye

CEO, Business Strategies International

Mark is a truly gifted visionary that works exceptionally well building and developing a team. He sees the big picture and has brilliant ideas which, when implemented, will see a business blossom. Mark works from the heart and only on projects that he believes in.

“Considered, practical, and deeply experienced.”

Ian Jordon

Director, The Selector Group

I've known Mark close on 10 years and have seen him in action on many occasions. He is extremely considered and recalls lessons from his past to ensure practical application of those learnings in the current situation.

“You don't know what you don't know — until you work with Mark.”

Gillian Findlay

Founder, Investor · Venture Advisor · former CEO & COO, SafetyCulture

Mark was recommended to me by Michelle Duval as an executive and leadership mentor. We spent over six months working together during my time at SafetyCulture.

The phrase 'you don't know what you don't know' was never truer. Mark encouraged me to think differently, and wider, and ensured I knew I was in control of everything I did and said daily.

The theme of conscious choice was very powerful for me personally. Mark is a very calming influence and I am grateful for our time together.

Sandy Simmons

“He inspired me to move mountains.”

Sandy Simmons

Founder, The Raft of Life & Simply Better Health Co · Naturopathic & Vibrational Medicine

Mark is an extraordinary human being. Behind his quiet and thoughtful demeanour is a beautiful mind, full of endless possibilities.

His business strategies, coupled with his passion for creative entrepreneurship, have inspired me to move mountains. There is no mistake that I met Mark at the crossroads of life and I am honoured to call him my Mentor and friend.

“Truly an inspirational leader.”

Wayne Horbach

General Manager, Waldorf Australia Group

In the time I was at Blue Rock, Mark Falzon was my direct manager and truly an inspirational leader. In recent years Mark has been a mentor to myself and through his consulting has assisted many businesses on the path of self improvement. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark Falzon.

“If you're thinking of getting a mentor, call Mark.”

Dugald McCulloch

Manager, Customer Experience Transformation, Allianz Australia

Mark is one of the most well-read people I know. His depth of knowledge and experience provides a meaningful platform to learn a great deal from.

Having Mark as my mentor has propelled my career — he has, in a way, allowed me to focus on who I am, rather than who I want to be.

People are in your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Mark has progressed through all three for me. If you're thinking of getting a mentor, call Mark.

“A leader who comes from his heart.”

David Walker

Facilitator & Teacher, CoreTruth Context Coaching

Mark assisted my business partner and I to expertly solidify our sales process and at the same time was a font of knowledge around how we, as a small business, should go about marketing our services. He is highly creative and is a leader who comes from his heart whilst at the same time, great at motivating and driving personal and business objectives.

“Vision, compassion and strength — that is Mark.”

Peter Mumford

Director & CEO, Stone Real Estate

Mark is a person you want by your side in business and life -- and an absolute pleasure to know. This is a rare thing in life and business. Vision, compassion and strength -- that is Mark.

Honour roll

And many more.

A partial list of the operators, founders and leaders who have spoken on the record about the work over the years.

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    Bill Loewenthal

    ACA ACIS · former Chief Executive, Industrial Equity Limited

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    Alison Pate

    Head of Guest Relations, Macquarie Group

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    Andrew Blenkinsop

    CEO, Absolute Creative

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    Jackie Puffitt

    GM, Stone Real Estate

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