Mark Soden
Managing Director, Lead Consultant, Facilitator and Coach
I’m Mark Soden, a former professional sportsman turned leadership coach and team performance specialist. My playing days in the Rugby Premiership sparked a lifelong fascination with what makes teams tick—what brings them together, what drives high performance, and how great cultures are built and sustained.
That curiosity led me far beyond the pitch, into military organisations and high-risk industries like energy, shipping and construction, as well as back into professional sport and corporate boardrooms. I’ve been fortunate to work with a wide range of leaders and teams—some inspiring, others more challenging—and each experience has shaped my belief in the power of honest conversations and courageous leadership.
At the heart of my work is one question: what will truly move this team forward? I’m especially energised by helping people step into the uncomfortable, vital spaces—the ones that unlock clarity, trust, and lasting change.
After years of travelling the world solo as a facilitator and coach, I knew it was time to build something more. I founded Cleartrack to bring together a team of exceptional people—talented, committed, and kind—who share the same passion for helping others perform and connect at a higher level. That “run through brick walls for each other” team spirit I experienced on the field is the same spirit I’ve tried to build here.
I’m also a proud Patron of the Social Mobility Business Partnership and a strong believer in creating opportunities for young people to thrive. Purpose and social impact are a big part of what makes Cleartrack, Cleartrack.
Outside work, life is full. I have a young family, an energetic dog, and when I can steal a moment, I love a good adventure, cycling, socialising, and pretending to finish books.