Coaching · Business Mentoring · Perspective

Sometimes you just need some perspective.

You might be facing an important decision, navigating change, feeling stuck or questioning what comes next. The Perspective Practice gives you a calm, trusted space to step back and think clearly — in work, business or life.

Mark, founder of The Perspective Practice

What brings people here

Work. Business. Life. Sometimes the lines aren't that clear.

There is a decision to make

Something important needs your attention, but the way forward is not yet clear.

Something needs to change

You feel stuck, stretched or out of step with what matters — in work, business or life.

You are wondering what comes next

Your priorities have shifted, your confidence has taken a knock or you need to regain direction.

A place to think

When something keeps taking up headspace, perspective can change everything.

You do not need to arrive with a neat problem or know which kind of coach you need. You may simply need somewhere to think properly. Through conversation, thoughtful questions and challenge where useful, we make sense of what matters and work out how you want to move forward.

How I help

From perspective to clarity, decisions and movement.

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Perspective

Step back from the noise and see the situation more clearly.

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Clarity

Make sense of what matters, what is changing and what you really want.

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Movement

Turn clearer thinking into decisions and practical next steps.

What clients say

Real stories from people who have found perspective.

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Having recently left my role as Innovation Strategy Senior Director at Coca-Cola Europe, I decided to set up a new consultancy business.

I spent time discussing my new venture with Mark, and he was able to help me build my proposition by introducing new perspectives and prompting me to think deeper around the potential blockers and how I might approach things differently.

His laid-back intelligent style allowed time for me to think out-loud in a very safe atmosphere and ultimately helped me land a stronger proposition for my new business.

Kerrin Lumsden

Founder KL Innovation & Design

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After running my own business for over 15 years, I reached a point where it had significant potential while also giving me space to consider what came next. Approaching 50, I began questioning what truly mattered and where I wanted to focus my energy.

Working with Mark has been invaluable. He has helped me clarify my purpose and gain fresh perspectives on both business and life. His experience gives him a real understanding of these challenges, but what stands out most is how much he genuinely cares. Every session is focused on meaningful change, with practical insights and actions that make a real difference.

I highly recommend Mark to anyone seeking greater clarity, purpose and direction.

Mike H

Founder (Property)

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I connected with Mark while in the process of planning my street food business, still trying to figure out how to get everything in place, drowning out the "noise" and self doubt.

From our very first meeting, Mark helped me laser-focus on my desired outcomes. He is an exceptional listener who brings a calm, grounding energy to the table. Instead of pushing a one-size-fits-all, he truly listened to my goals and helped me map out the best options tailored to my vision. Mark helped me regain confidence and with the help of his personally tailored workshops guide my focus enabling me to have clarity and make balanced decisions.

Thanks to his guidance and the invaluable time spent together, I walked away with a resolute strategy and the confidence needed to move forward. If you need to turn chaos into a clear, confident solution, Mark is your guy.

Jermaine C.

Founder, Wing&Roast

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After fifteen years in corporate finance, I found myself at a crossroads. I knew I wanted to build something of my own, but the leap felt overwhelming and the path unclear.

Mark created a space where I could unpack my fears without judgment and explore possibilities I had been too cautious to consider. His blend of practical business insight and genuine curiosity helped me reframe what I thought was a risky move into a well-considered transition.

Within three months, I had left my role, incorporated my consultancy, and secured my first two clients. I could not have done it without the clarity and confidence Mark helped me build.

David R.

Founder

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Leading a fast-growing tech team through a funding round was exhilarating and exhausting in equal measure. I was making decisions at pace but started second-guessing myself, and my team could feel the uncertainty.

Working with Mark gave me a confidential sounding board where I could stress-test my thinking before bringing it back to the business. He has a rare ability to ask the one question that cuts through noise and gets to what actually matters.

Six months later, we closed the round, hired twelve people, and I feel like a far more grounded leader. The investment in coaching was the best decision I made that year.

Sarah M.

CTO

What the work creates

Clearer thinking. Greater confidence. Practical next steps.

A grounded space to see your situation clearly, trust your judgement and decide what movement looks like for you.

Work with me

Ways to work together

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90 minutes · £195

The Perspective Session

A focused one-off session for one challenge, decision or question taking up headspace.

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4 × 60-minute sessions · £595

Perspective for Momentum

A short package to build momentum and move you to a clearer, more confident place.

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10 × 60-minute sessions · £1,500

The Perspective Partnership

A deeper partnership for navigating growth, change or important decisions in work, business or life.

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Mark, founder of The Perspective Practice

About

A grounded thinking partner with real-world commercial experience.

The Perspective Practice was founded by Mark van der Vijver, a coach and business mentor with experience across international business development, brand building, commercial partnerships, market growth and leadership under pressure.

His commercial experience is part of what he brings to the room, not a boundary around the work. The approach creates a calm, trusted space to think clearly, challenge assumptions and move forward.

Start with a conversation.

You don't need to know exactly what you need. If something is taking up more headspace than you'd like, we can start there.