our story

the journey

Mark and his associate facilitators deliver challenging and inspirational programmes for young people and adults throughout Scotland. The programmes are aimed at those who have weathered tough and challenging times and those who wish to take control and have more influence over their own future. The programmes exist to inspire and guide this generation to recognise that they can shape their own future, take charge of their direction and explore and unleash their true potential. 

With 2 decades of experience in working with adults and young people in social work, education and criminal justice settings, along with roles in leadership and personal development, Mark decided to focus his passion and energy on creating a programme that would both inspire and challenge participants to create the best version of themselves instead of trying to find the best version of themselves.

Since 2012 Mark has sought out some of the UK’s most influential and sought after speakers and facilitators in the field of human potential, from Polar Explorers  to Yoga Masters and leaders in sport to mindfulness masters. Growth in confidence, motivation, self belief and recognition of strength of character is at the root of every programme experience.  

the brand

Our roots as a company are a vital part of our narrative. They inform our teachings and we draw on our own unique journey through philosophy, story telling and wisdom in our programmes.

When exploring the next chapter of Mark Brown Programmes we wanted to weave a thread of Celtic teachings and philosophies at our foundation.

The greatest discovery was that the heart of Celtic spirituality was simply living the life, following the Way, travelling the journey in the everyday ordinariness of life –the pain and the pleasure, the heartaches and the hopes, the disappointment and the dreams. This is of great importance because this is essentially what spirituality is.

TREVOR MILLER

Through years of experience of working with people of all ages, stages and backgrounds, we know that one of the things that controls and determines the quality of our lives, are our beliefs and values, and  that peoples potential is almost unlimited. When we focus more on ourselves, and get rid of any limiting beliefs we hold and begin to practice our true values, then this is where real sustainable change becomes possible.

On researching what we wanted to represent our own beliefs and values, we discovered the rune Mannaz.

Mannaz – “Man-az” – Literally: “Mankind” – Esoteric: Humankind, awareness.

Rune of the Divine structure of intelligence in the human soul or psyche. Rune of the horizons of human existence and collective potential.

This echoes every sentiment that we put into each of our Best of You programmes. The idea of reflection, looking back to learn from our previous self but moving forward to understand and create our future.