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
56 episodes
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
Why We Ghost Ourselves (and How to Come Back) — Part 1
Ever said you were ready for change... and then vanished? You’re not alone.In this episode, Mark Walker explores the deeper reasons we ghost our own growth. Through the story of a client who went from guilt and paralysis to love...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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12:26
Too Late Is a Lie: Negative Thinking and the Art of Showing Up
In this episode of Fierce Encouragement, we dive into the brutal grip of resistance... that inner voice that says it is too late for you. Through personal stories, powerful quotes, and grounded tools, I explore how guilt, procrastination, and n...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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17:09
Borrowed Time: Courage and Gratitude
In this episode, Coach Mark shares a raw reflection after sitting beside a close friend during what may be his final oncology appointment. No more treatments. Just time. What follows is not a eulogy... but a wake-up call.This is an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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10:33
Finding Stillness in a Storm of Choices
Indecision keeps us stuck. In this episode, I unpack a conversation with my son, share a 5-step mental reset tool, and offer a fresh look at why slowing down — even for five minutes — can change everything.You’ll hear insights from Heroi...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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11:55
Stop Collecting Wisdom, Start Living It
Why we keep buying books... and still feel stuck.Ever found yourself knee-deep in new ideas—but no closer to living them? In this episode, Mark pulls back the curtain on our obsession with learning more… and the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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10:12
The Gap That Changes Everything
We explore the powerful concept of "the gap" between stimulus and response—that momentary space where our freedom to choose lies. By training ourselves to notice and expand this gap through consistent awareness practices, we can transform our r...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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12:01
Get in the Gap (re-release)
Fierce Encouragement podcast explores the revolutionary concept of "getting in the gap" – finding that space between external stimulus and our internal response where true transformation happens.• Meditation practice helps recognize the...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:35
From Resistance to Radiance
Feeling distracted or off your game?In this episode, I share what helped me reset after a tough week—starting with this reminder: You’re closer than you think.We’ll talk:How resistance shows up (and why it’s n...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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12:20
Growing Up Inside: Leadership, Shame, and the Path Forward
In this episode of Fierce Encouragement, I break down the hidden cost of emotionally immature leadership and what true masculine strength really looks like. We explore the “1:1 Heroic Framework” to lead with presence, protection, and p...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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16:44
The Vortex of Willingness
What are you willing to be bad at... in public?In this episode, we opens up about showing up broke, vulnerable, and still committed to the path. Inspired by a coaching question, Coltrane's jazz, and Lincoln's long game, this is a raw med...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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11:47
You’ve Got to Be a Little Delusional to Change Your Life
In this episode of Fierce Encouragement, I talk about what it really takes to shift your life... starting with your attention, your nighttime habits, and your belief in what’s possible. From frozen pizza moments to parenting in the att...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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20:18