Mark Busse is a Canadian brand strategist, leadership coach, facilitator, and professional instigator who helps leaders turn purpose into performance. A flâneur at heart, he’s known for designing the conversations that build brands—blending strategy, facilitation, and coaching to align story, culture, and execution. As co-founder of Industrial Brand, Mark led AEC firms to differentiate beyond “prettymaking”; today he partners with founders, creative leads, and civic organisations to sharpen positioning, cultivate healthy team dynamics, and host the brave, useful conversations most groups avoid. A long-time community builder (CreativeMornings, cross-sector roundtables, mentoring), he believes generosity is a growth strategy and that better questions beat louder answers. Rooted in emotional intelligence and participatory leadership, his approach gives teams practical tools to find their pace when the path shifts underfoot. Mark lives in Vancouver and is happiest coaching leaders, facilitating strategy sprints, or—true to form—connecting good people who should know each other

Episode Highlights:

Explore Mark Busse's journey from a creative polymath to a strategic advisor and community builder.

1. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped Mark's career, including his transition from brand design to fostering meaningful conversations.
2. Learn about the importance of human connection and how Mark uses it as a catalyst for creativity and innovation.
3. Gain insights into Mark's leadership philosophy, emphasizing empowerment, authenticity, and the value of saying no.
4. Hear Mark's reflections on purpose, values, and the role of mentorship in personal and professional growth.

Website: https://www.pickmybrain.world/profiles/mark-busse/

Creative Mornings: https://creativemornings.com/cities/van

Article: https://industrialbrand.com/three-traits-of-successful-managers

https://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/category/art-of-hosting/

Mark Busse Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbusse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbusse/?hl=en

Industrial Brand: https://industrialbrand.com/about