Episode 23: From Handyman to Business Mentor, Inspired by Clean - Featuring Mark Prather

Clean at Work

Episode 23: From Handyman to Business Mentor, Inspired by Clean - Featuring Mark Prather
Description:

In this episode of the "Clean At Work" podcast, the hosts dive into an engaging conversation with Mark Prather, a local Orlando-based consultant with a unique approach to business. Mark shares his personal journey of transitioning from corporate life to pursuing an MBA in IT management while doing handyman work on the side. He talks about the concept of “corporate therapy,” a business model he’s developing that focuses on using clean language to guide business owners toward their own solutions, rather than dictating methods. Through this approach, Mark fosters deep self-reflection and problem-solving, helping his clients uncover what they truly need from their businesses.

Listeners will be intrigued by Mark's stories of using clean language in unexpected places, from job interviews to home repairs, where he encourages clients to look beyond the surface of their requests. His insights on agile transformation and the importance of incremental design in both business and handyman work provide a refreshing perspective on facilitation over direction. Whether you're interested in leadership, coaching, or just curious about how clean language can change the way you work, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and plenty of laughs.

Tune in to discover how Mark's philosophy can help you become more self-sufficient in both business and life!

Mark Prather is an experienced agile coach, who uses his varied background to guide teams and coach managers to making the best choices to solve challenges.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trg404/
About the Hosts

John Barratt (https://www.agileaffinity.com/) is passionate about empowering individuals, teams, and organisations to reach their full potential. Utilising a blend of agile techniques infused with the agile mindset, he is dedicated to helping organisations streamline, self-organise, and adapt to today's dynamic business environment. John's approach is deeply influenced by the systemic modelling skills he acquired from Caitlin Walker, which he continuously refines through ongoing training. His work primarily focuses on guiding organisations through the process of descaling and fostering a culture of self-organisation. Learn more about John's work at Agile Affinity.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarratt1/

Sarah Baca (http://www.nerdyknights.com/) is a coach, therapist, facilitator, and teacher who has a passion for using clean language to help others discover what makes them feel vibrantly alive. She has been working with organisations as an agile coach for over a decade, specialising in enterprise and leadership coaching.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjbaca/