A message from Mark
Taking this assessment was a good move.
Most people know something is off. They just haven't stopped long enough to figure out what. That's what this is for.
The R.E.A.L. Assessment was built around a simple framework — Reflect, Evaluate, Activate, Lead. It's not a personality quiz. It's a structured look at where you actually are right now, across the four areas that determine whether you move forward or stay stuck.
Answer honestly. The results are only useful if they're real.
The R.E.A.L.
Assessment
Reflect. Evaluate. Activate. Lead.
This is not a quiz. It's a mirror.
Already know you're ready? Skip the assessment and book a free 30-minute strategy session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the R.E.A.L. Assessment? It's a 5-minute assessment designed to help identify exactly where you are and what's blocking you. I use it to understand your situation before we talk so our conversation is specific to you, not generic.
Who reviews my answers? I do. Every submission is read personally. You'll hear back from me within 24 to 48 hours with my specific observations for your situation.
Is this a sales pitch in disguise? No. If I think I can help you, I'll say so. If I don't think I'm the right fit, I'll tell you that too. The goal of the assessment is clarity, not a close.
What happens after I submit? You'll see your results in part and you'll get a full report sent to the email address you entered. I'll reach out within 24 to 48 hours. If you're ready to move faster, you can book a free 30-minute strategy session directly from that page.
Do I need to be in crisis to take this? No. Most of the men I work with are still functional on the outside. They're performing, earning, showing up. But something is off and they know it. You don't need to have hit rock bottom to benefit from this.
Is this coaching or therapy? Coaching. I'm not a therapist and this isn't clinical support. If you need that, I'll tell you. What I do is strategic, accountability-based coaching for men who are ready to move forward.
Who Is Mark Aylward?
What Do Clients Say?
I'm Mark Aylward, executive advisor and founder of 7 Pillars Global. I spent 30 years coaching executives and founders. I built and sold two companies. Then my life detonated. A nine-year custody battle stripped me of my company, my home, and my identity. Six therapists. Seven opposing counsels. Seven judges. I represented myself and won sole custody of my three kids.
That experience didn't break me. It built the R.E.A.L. Framework and the RESHAPE model — two accountability-based systems I now use with every client.
I work with C-suite executives and founders earning $250K or more in the US and Canada who are rebuilding after divorce, career exit, or health crisis. I work with men only.
If you are serious about getting back to the top, complete the assessment honestly. I will read every word and respond personally.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Mark's coaching and mentorship to anyone seeking meaningful personal and professional growth”
- Alan G
"I also feel like your advice goes beyond just career. Your experience as a single parent makes you value the whole human experience in a much different way than most men"
- Miles T
"Working with Mark was a transformative experience. Today, I feel confident and invigorated, eager to continue iteration on my redefined path to happiness and success."
- James P