A Conversation With Mark Fornasiero

Let's Talk with Che Marville

In today's episode, Che had the opportunity to speak once Investment Broker on Wallstreet, now Founder of The Clear Insight Program Mark Fornasiero. He spent twenty-five years in the investment banking industry on both Bay Street and Wall Street. Mark is a serial entrepreneur who has launched and invested in several start-up businesses in the tech, consulting, fashion and manufacturing industries. He is the co-founder, with his wife, Nancy, of ACE Coworking and now has launched The Clear Insight Program. He trains business leaders in mindfulness meditation practice and uses the skill to create change and make better decisions. Mark discusses how his journey, around meditation and mindfulness informed by the ancient vipassana tradition, changed how he saw the world and himself in the world. He became curious about the impact of one's inner life on one's identity, values and how that influences their decision-making processes. He shares some of his own stories and what he saw as a struggle for clients; in working on business issues, day to day, business is personal and requires us to dig into the core of who we are in order to have fulfilment. The program is not about therapy but awareness; he designed it to help people create a meaningful and lasting change in their business and personal lives. The question is, are people equipped to look at their identity and values in relation to their business process? Mark contends that learning to be aware can profoundly impact your performance and business. Please take a listen to Mark's insights, share the show and tell us what you think.