ABOUT US

Together, We Navigate YOUR Vision to Realize Value!

We partner with you and your team, navigating from purpose and vision to strategy development and execution, with one goal - to drive sustainable growth!

Purpose

We exist to equip founders and CEOs of innovation-driven companies with clarity, alignment, and discipline so they can turn bold visions into lasting value.

Vision

We envision a world where growth-minded companies scale with purpose, simplicity, and focus—without burning out their people or drifting away from their mission.

Mission

We help founders and leadership teams move from vision to value by delivering a practical operating system that aligns purpose, plans, progress, and people.

Core Values

  • Clarity over Complexity – We distill what matters most and make it actionable.

  • Progress with Purpose – Growth is only meaningful when aligned with impact.

  • Alignment is Power – Shared understanding unlocks execution.

  • Coach, Don’t Control – We empower teams to lead their own growth.

  • Integrity of Work – Our tools reflect the rigor, care, and clarity we expect from our clients.

Mark Stockhowe brings decades of executive leadership experience to his clients, specializing in guiding organizations from big-picture vision to tangible, measurable value. After holding pivotal roles in both emerging ventures and established corporations, Mark recognized a common challenge: great ideas often stall before they become profitable, sustainable strategies. This realization ignited a passion for translating vision into action and drove Mark to establish a practice dedicated to aligning vision, strategy, operations, and teams.  While Mark has worked with an for large, Fortune 100 companies, his practice focuses on helping Small and Medium Business (SMB) companies.

As a Fractional CEO or COO, Mark is provides the expertise of a seasoned executive leader without the burden of a full-time C-suite hire. In this capacity, Mark has successfully collaborated with companies of varying sizes and industries, consistently delivering operational efficiency gains, clarified strategic plans, and higher-performing leadership teams.

At the heart of Mark’s approach is the Vision Navigator Operating System™, crafted to eliminate disconnects between a company’s aspirations and day-to-day execution. By synthesizing market insights, organizational strengths, and growth opportunities, your strategic vision is mapped to achievable milestones, accountability structures, and measurable outcomes. This process not only boosts immediate performance but also creates a scalable and sustainable foundation for long-term growth.  Mark has a deep network of talented associates who provide  comprehensive and specialized domain expertise when appropriate to the situation..

To better support leaders in reaching their potential, Mark offers Executive Coaching services that are personalized, results-oriented, and rooted in real-world business acumen. This coaching is typically provided in support of his Vision Navigator Operating System™ engagements.  Through this coaching, leaders gain clarity in decision-making, enhance team dynamics, and develop the resilience needed to steer their organizations through today’s fast-paced market challenges.

From Fortune 100 companies to agile startups, Mark has partnered with clients who share a commitment to cultivating both vision and action. With a reputation for thoughtful strategy, operational excellence, and transparent communication, Mark is passionate about helping organizations navigate the complexities of growth while transforming their best ideas into real value.

 

I have spent most of my career helping companies and leaders transforming Vision into tangible Value. Many years ago, a serial entrepreneur I was working for was asked “What does Mark do for you?” He answered, “Mark makes my ideas real.” Whether it’s helping a visionary founder refine and prioritize ideas, gaining alignment across a leadership team on vision and strategy, or making it all come to life in execution, I help you and your team get your company's growth into high gear!

“I wish every consultant were as honest, professional, and flexible as Mark. I strongly recommend working with Mark to solve problems and develop success-driven programs.”
Mark’s problem-solving skills are top-shelf! He immersed himself in our business and efficiently and effectively found a solution.
“Mark is one of the best collaborators I know. He is goal-oriented, operates with high integrity, and seeks common ground. He paves the way for progress and prepares a culture for change even if priorities are unclear or unaligned.”
“Mark can assess and evaluate the situation and develop solutions quickly. Mark is innovative and applies years of experience to develop new ideas and opportunities.”
“Mark used his extensive sales management experience to help us build the right tools. His sales mindset expertise led to the development of our program rollout training.”
“Mark is a fabulous collaborator and communicator. He can create a high-level vision and implement it at a detailed level.”
“Mark is a fabulous collaborator, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and has a tremendous capability in creating a high-level vision with the ability to draft and implement at a very detailed level.”
“Mark invests passion and thought in whatever he does. He brings commitment and optimism to his work and learns context quickly. He then applies emotional intelligence to group situations in ways that help the collective define and progress toward specific end goals.”
“Mark makes my ideas real.”