Fierce Encouragement
Fierce Encouragement with Mark Walker isn’t just another self-improvement podcast, it’s a wake-up call. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself, stuck in your own head, or grinding through life without real clarity, this is for you.
As a performance coach for executives and leaders, I bring you raw, unfiltered insights on mindset mastery, self-coaching, and meditation—not as abstract concepts, but as tools to sharpen your edge, reclaim your energy, and finally own your life. Through stories, hard-earned wisdom, and no-BS strategies, I’ll show you how to break free from the noise, rewire your thinking, and move forward with unshakable confidence. No fluff. No clichés. Just Fierce Encouragement, because the life you want won’t wait. Let’s get after it.
Episodes
67 episodes
Continued Commitments for Real Momentum
What if progress felt grounded instead of frantic? We break down the second half of the six practical commitments that turn good intentions into visible results, blending mindset, nervous system resets, and simple structure so you can move forw...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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12:08
Making a Commitment to Yourself
Feeling off-balance, starting and stopping, and wondering why your best intentions keep slipping through your fingers? We dig into three grounding commitments that help you create with steadier hands: be coachable, embrace neutrality over force...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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14:30
Being Hard on Yourself - Part Two
We explore a kinder way to change by staying with discomfort for twenty seconds longer, building simple systems that don’t rely on force, and reframing identity instead of chasing perfect plans. Practical tools help anxious high achievers move ...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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9:14
Being Hard on Yourself - Part One
When the pressure to perform never shuts up, encouragement can sound like fluff. We go straight at that myth and make a case for fierce encouragement: a clear-eyed, grounded way to treat yourself that keeps you in the game without breaking your...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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11:47
Quiet Enemies, Quiet Courage
Shame rarely kicks down the door. It whispers, and before we notice, our creativity tightens, our courage leaks, and our inner self-talk turns into pressure. Today we get honest about that quiet hijacker and share a grounded way to lead ourselv...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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11:37
You Don't Need a Breakthrough, You Need a Better System
Mark explores how energy and intention do more than hacks, how shame binds to other emotions, and why systems beat self-criticism. Then we share five practical tools to change your state, spotlight micro-moments over breakthroughs, and invite y...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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21:08
What If Being Here Now Is The Real Challenge?
We challenge the “coaching is a scam” narrative by naming the hype, owning our imperfections, and offering a presence-first approach that trades fixes for attention. We share a simple holiday practice, swap resolutions for honest promises, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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14:04
Motivation Called In Sick, Leadership Still Showed Up
We challenge the quiet lie that you must feel ready to lead by showing how steady leadership grows from brief pauses, simple breaths, and small, clean steps. Momentum and maintenance days both count, and presence beats hype when your team and f...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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10:46
My Internet Didn’t Freeze, My Brain Just Upgraded
In tech, speed is rewarded… but clarity is priceless.This episode explores how to use short, intentional pauses in virtual meetings to improve communication, reduce reactivity, and strengthen leadership presence. You’l...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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10:15
Why Awareness Is the Most Underrated Leadership Tool
We challenge the drive for more hacks and make the case that awareness is the most underrated leadership tool. Through a real coaching story and practical steps, we show how a simple pause can turn triggers into choices and raise the quality of...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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14:41
The 3-Breath Pause in Real Life - How slowing down rewires everything
In this episode, Coach Mark walks, reflects, and tells the truth.The 3-breath pause sounds simple. But it’s not always easy. This episode dives into the real stories behind the practice... frustration, family chaos, angry dishes...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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18:54
You’re Not Broken, You’re Distracted: Waking Up From Auto-Pilot
If you feel like you’re checking boxes all day but still missing your life… this one’s for you.In this raw and honest episode, Coach Mark invites you to stop fixing, stop performing, and start waking up—to your body, your breath...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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30:13
Compassion in the Code
We trace a rough week of illness into a clear practice for staying human in fast, high-pressure tech. Breath, intention, and one small courageous act become a repeatable way to widen the gap between stimulus and response and lead with heart.
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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13:48
Math, Meaning, and Money Shame
We challenge the belief that money equals morality and offer a clear practice to separate facts from feelings so you can make one aligned decision without shame. We share client stories, a simple audit, and a way to turn confusion into clarity ...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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10:01
Breathe, Label, Re-anchor: How Not to Punch Your Boss
Our nervous systems face three options when under pressure: fight, flight, or freedom—with the third being a skill we can develop through practice. Most people default to either fighting or fleeing when stressed, but freedom comes from working ...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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9:03
Boundaries Don't Mean Breaking Relationships
Family opinions can cost us our peace of mind, especially when financial support comes with strings attached. What starts as generosity can turn into surveillance and control, leading to tension, judgment, and a constant feeling of being audite...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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11:01
The Courage to Receive
Learning to receive help without immediately feeling the need to pay it back is a crucial skill for personal growth and leadership. The strongest people don't just give well, they receive well, creating deeper connections and avoiding burnout.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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10:04
Breathing Through the BS Your Brain Tells You
We're not broken—we're in training. This episode explores how shifting our mindset from feeling "broken" to recognizing we're "in training" can transform our relationship with setbacks and challenges.• Our difficulties aren't failures—t...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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14:24
Hazmat for the Heart
Surrendering control becomes the first step toward true growth and connection. I share how realizing "I have no control and I cannot do this on my own" applies not just to addiction recovery but to leadership, relationships, and coaching.
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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15:52
Face the Pain, Find Freedom
Ever felt paralyzed by the very things you need to face? That knot in your stomach before a difficult conversation, the resistance before a challenging task, or that familiar pull toward old destructive patterns?Mark Walker cuts straigh...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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16:28
Rewriting the Stories That Keep You Trapped
We dive into the darkness where a part of us called "Part X" wants us to quit permanently, exploring practical ways to work through these challenging moments. When life's jungle is roaring with grief, shame, and struggles, we need fierce encour...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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13:50
The 1% Solution
If you gave me just 14 minutes and 24 seconds — one percent of your day — I could help you change your year.In this episode, I share the power of short, focused practice. We break down the Dreaded Drama Triangle and introduce the Empowermen...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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10:50
When Perfect Isn't Possible: Walking Toward Authentic Growth
Sometimes the most powerful insights come when we step away from our carefully planned routines. Walking through my neighborhood, surrounded by summer's cicadas and butterflies, I decided to record this episode without notes or structure—and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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21:16
Plans We Don’t Share & the Love We Don’t Show: A Field Manual for Showing Up
What if the stress in your relationship isn’t from the chaos around you… but the silence inside you?In this episode of Fierce Encouragement, we explore three simple but powerful practices that bring clarity, connection, and calm...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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14:11
The Art of Staying Present (Part Two)
Mark Walker explores how we can return to ourselves after ghosting and develop practices for staying present in our lives, even when faced with challenges that might pull us away from our authentic selves. This episode focuses on practical tech...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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17:32