About Me

A seasoned Wellbeing Specialist with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over two decades. At 61 years old and hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Lancashire, Mark is not merely a professional in his field but a dedicated advocate for holistic wellbeing, blending his expertise with a passion for diverse interests that define his life beyond the professional realm. Mark's commitment to wellbeing extends beyond his professional endeavors. He has encapsulated his journey and insights into a forthcoming book titled "Shaken." This book promises to be a source of inspiration for those navigating personal challenges, offering a glimpse into Mark's life and the strategies he employed to maintain wellbeing in the face of adversity. 

 

As a Wellbeing Specialist, Mark has been at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative programs. His contributions include the design and construction of wellbeing websites for renowned companies such as Marks and Spencer, Health Assured, and Westinghouse.  Mark's forward-thinking approach has led to the creation of tools like the UK’s first Health Risk Assessment in 2003 and fitness/lifestyle assessment software used by over 1500 Occupational Health Departments. One of his significant achievements includes the development of the award-winning planahealth corporate website for Marks and Spencer's, attracting over 15,000 users within the initial eight months.Mark's impact reaches far beyond Lancashire; he has coached and delivered training camps globally. From the Bahamas to the UK, his expertise has touched the lives of triathletes, personal trainers, and professionals in the realms of medicine and occupational health. 

Health & Wellbeing Qualifications

  • B.Ed Physical education
  • American College of Sports Medicine Fitness and Wellbeing
  • Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy
  • Fitness Instruction NVQ level 3
  • Fitness Assessment Fitech
  • International Institute of Sports Therapy Diploma
  • Accredited examination officer for the Fellowship of Sports Masseurs and Therapists
  • Health and Safety Executive First Aid
  • Mental Health First Aider

Consultant

  • 20 years owner of Wellbeing4business Ltd
  • I have extensive experience in working with NHS Trusts, M&S, Eon, numerous councils and public sector organizations such as the DVLA
  • I sat on the Governments Strategy Group for Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

Programme designer

  • Built wellbeing websites for companies including Marks and Spencer, Health Assured and Westinghouse.
  • Built a library of videos, fact sheets and programmes. Had over 108,000 views of our videos
  • Built the UK’s first Health Risk Assessment in 2003 and developed numerous tools for PPC Worldwide, Validium, Team Prevent, Wellbeing People and Warwick international computing.
  • Developed the award-winning planahealth corporate website in 2010 for Marks and Spencer’s attracting over 15000 users in the first 8 months
  • Developed Fitness/lifestyle assessment software that is used by over 1500 Occupational Health Departments and leading fitness centres
  • Developed an online Health club for Bowflex, the worlds leading supplier of fitness equipment
  • Developed a Sleep Assessment product with Loughborough University for workplace risk and performance enhancemen

Coach & Master Trainer

  • I have coached in the Bahamas and UK
  • I have delivered training camps and coached triathletes
  • I have trained over 1000 personal trainers and physical training instructors, medics and occupational health  professionals
  • I have a vast experience in helping leaders to maintain and enhance effectiveness in the midst of a fast-paced, high-pressured and continuously changing environment, improving the energy and stamina to meet challenging goals, create value and inspire performance.
  • I have delivered resilience, stress and wellbeing globally to clients including: NOC, HEFT, ARM Ltd, Bombardier Ltd, ESB, Cheshire Police Constabulary, Metropolitan Police, Royal Air Force, Welsh Development Agency, National Grid, M&S

Speaker

I have spoken at conferences/events including Dubai GCC OH conference, Allianz Wellbeing Conference, RBI Managing absence and attendance conference, EON Work life balance conference UK and Germany, CIPD Annual Conference, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Conference, Stress management, Institute of Safety and Health (IOSH) - Conference, Hudson’s Law Consultancy - HR network, South Yorkshires Balancing Act Conference, RAF Wellness Symposium