Mark Undercoffler

COACH

Mark is an empathetic and conscious business leader, consultant, and ICF-PCC certified executive coach, having coached more than 1,500 hours with 250+ top-performers in 25+ countries. He’s also an accomplished corporate and professional trainer, with a focus on self-awareness, communications, executive presence and “soft skills” development. His coaching and training clients have included the most senior leaders within the most respected Fortune 500/100 and FAANG companies, as well as the most respected start-ups, government and non-profit organizations.

With a deep career as a strategic reputation and communications counselor, Mark advised and lead high-impact programs that built and protected brands, businesses and bottom lines. Some of Mark’s areas of expertise include: Leadership development, Executive counsel & coaching, Strategic planning, Change management, Branding and loyalty, Corporate communications, Issues and crisis preparedness, Narrative and message development, Diversity, equity and inclusion and Political advance/campaigns.

Mark worked with Weber Shandwick, serving as an EVP, Head of Corporate, West Region. Prior, Mark was a Senior Vice President/ Group Manager with Ketchum. During his 16-year tenure with Ketchum, Mark was based in both their NYC and San Francisco offices and had global account and North American leadership roles for the firm. He served as the North American Client Director Lead for four years. He also completed two “tours” within politics, leading media broadcast and messaging work for the ’08/’12 DNC conventions.

Mark has won more than 30 industry and individual awards. He is passionate about civic service, volunteering and teaching. He is a graduate of Loyola University in Maryland and Boston University. He is based in New York City.

Qualifications

Professional Certified Coach- International Coaching federation (2023)

Associate Certified Coach- International Coaching federation (2021)

Certified Professional Coach (CPC)- Ipec Coaching (2020-2021)

Bachelor of Arts- Loyola University Maryland

Testimonials

'“Mark embraced my fear and discomfort, and helped me clearly see my true gifts and true north. He’s willing to ask the obvious and surprise questions that most people who are afraid to ask, and ignite “the fire inside” for what needs to be changed to live my best life."

"Years later he's still the best coach and mentor I've ever had; almost weekly I recall an invaluable learning or insight from my time with him."

"Mark embraced my fear and discomfort, and helped me clearly see my true gifts and true north. He’s willing to ask the hard questions and make the fearless observations that most people don’t, and ignite ‘the fire inside’ for what needs to be changed to live my best life."-Christopher O., EVP, Global Branding and Reputation Firm