Coaching · Business Mentoring
Perspective for people building what comes next.
Coaching and business mentoring for business owners, founders and experienced professionals who need protected time, grounded space and a trusted thinking partner to find actionable perspective.

Who this is for
For people carrying decisions, ambition and uncertainty.
Business owners and founders
Building, growing or reshaping a business — and needing clearer direction and stronger priorities.
Leaders carrying responsibility
Managers and leaders who need a confidential space to work through decisions and pressure.
Professionals at a crossroads
Experienced professionals navigating change or questioning what comes next.
The problem
When you are too close to the challenge, perspective changes everything.
It is easy to keep moving and keep carrying decisions without ever properly stepping back — leaving drift, overwhelm or slow decision-making. The Perspective Practice creates protected time to pause, challenge your thinking and identify what matters most.
How I help
Structured time for reflection, challenge and decisive action.
01
Reflect
Understand where you are and what really matters.
02
Challenge
Test assumptions, options and blind spots with grounded challenge.
03
Act
Turn clearer thinking into practical decisions and next steps.
What clients say
Real stories from people who have found perspective.
Unlocking perspective
Clearer thinking. Greater confidence. Practical next steps.
Not vague motivation — help to see your situation clearly, trust your judgement and take the next right step.
Work with me
Ways to work together
90 minutes · £195
The Perspective Session
A focused one-off session for one clear challenge, decision or opportunity.
Learn more about The Perspective Session4 × 60-minute sessions · £595
Perspective for Momentum
A short package to build momentum and move you to a clearer, more confident place.
Learn more about Perspective for Momentum10 × 60-minute sessions · £1,500
The Perspective Partnership
A deeper partnership for navigating growth, change or important decisions over time.
Learn more about The Perspective Partnership
About
A grounded thinking partner with real-world commercial experience.
The Perspective Practice was founded by Mark van der Vijver, a coach and business mentor with experience across international business development, brand building, commercial partnerships, market growth and leadership under pressure.
The approach combines reflective coaching with practical business mentoring, creating a calm and trusted space to think clearly, challenge assumptions and move forward.
Start with a clear conversation.
If you are navigating a decision, transition, business challenge or period of change, start with a free 30-minute consultation.
