The Stories We Tell Ourselves: A Master Coaches Guide To Personal Transformation with Mark Setch
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: A Master Coaches Guide To Personal Transformation with Mark Setch

We communicate constantly, but many of us are trapped in a cycle of overthinking, creating worst-case scenarios in our minds that simply do not exist.

Today’s guest on The Edge of Possible, Mark Setch, has spent over 5,000 hours coaching leaders to break free from these mental wars and find their true purpose.

Mark is an ICF Master Certified Coach and the Coaching and MBA Course Leader at ACAP University College in Australia.

He has lived the journey of authenticity not just once, but multiple times, walking away from a successful accounting career to become a pastor, and then leaving 33 years of ministry to become a leader in the coaching world.

In this conversation, we are breaking down the exact playbook for finding your authentic path.

We talk about how to stop being a "serial overthinker" , the questions to ask to get clear on your purpose, and the powerful lessons from his 31-year marriage and why having the "hard conversations" are the secret to a deep, lasting love.


In This Episode, You Will Learn:
  • How to identify and change the ingrained narratives that are keeping you stuck.
  • The specific questions to ask yourself to uncover your best, most fulfilled self.
  • Why “getting on with it” is often the best cure for the anxiety of the unknown.
  • The role of an optimistic disposition in building long-term resilience through adversity.
  • How to maintain your individuality and authenticity within a long-term relationship.
  • Why taking responsibility is the ultimate form of liberation.

What We Discuss:
00:00 – Introduction: Overthinking and Assumptions
01:27 – Meet Mark Setch: A Journey of Authenticity
03:16 – Defining Your Own Narrative
04:46 – The Power of a Compelling Vision
07:15 – Mark’s Personal Journey: From Accountant to Pastor
15:56 – Embracing Change and Uncertainty
25:25 – The Importance of Optimism and Resilience
37:36 – Aligning Actions with Purpose
52:54 – Challenging Perceptions and Assumptions
56:31 – Challenging Assumptions and Valuing Opinions
56:48 – The Importance of External Feedback
57:28 – Personal Story: Overcoming Failure
1:00:42 – The Key to a Successful Marriage
1:04:46 – Maintaining Individuality in Relationships
1:13:39 – Nurturing Relationships After Kids
1:16:36 – Career Transition and Finding Alignment
1:23:39 – Advice for Younger Self: Asking the Right Questions
1:25:20 – Practical Steps for Self-Discovery
1:31:00 – The Role of Courage and Strategic Decisions
1:36:27 – Rapid Fire: Values, Beliefs, and Habits
1:41:19 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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