In addition to his training as a coach at the Adler Institute, Mark has 20 plus years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a writer, story editor, actor, casting assistant and producer and ran his own business as a talent agent for six years. As a writer and story editor Mark has worked on 14 different reality shows including; The Amazing Race Canada, Canada’s Next Top Model, Chopped Canada, Holmes & Holmes, Great Chocolate Showdown, Fire Masters and five seasons of Rich Bride, Poor Bride. In addition Mark has created, written and performed with two successful comedy troupes, produced 11 short films (screened worldwide and won three awards) and produced/written over 20 live theatrical productions including his one man show, Flightmare. He also has written his own blog, selfhapless.com in which he researched and reviewed 12 self-help books. Education wise Mark has nine years post secondary education and holds two degrees; a BFA (spec. music), a BA in Radio and Television Arts and is a graduate of the prestigious Canadian Film Centre Primetime Television Writing Program.