A message from Mark
You made a good move by being here.
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 in the US and Canada who are navigating divorce. I work with men only. If you are serious about getting back to the top, complete this assessment honestly. I will read every word and respond personally.
The R.E.A.L.
Assessment
Built for executives navigating divorce.
This is not a quiz. It's a mirror.
Already know you're ready to talk? 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 structured assessment built specifically for executives and founders going through divorce. It helps me understand exactly where you are — legally, emotionally, professionally — before we talk. That way our conversation is specific to your situation, not generic coaching advice.
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 a portion of your results on screen and receive a full report at the email address you entered. I'll follow up personally within 24 to 48 hours. If you're ready to move faster, you can book a free 30-minute strategy session directly from the results page.
Do I need to be in crisis to do this? No. Most of the men I work with are still functional on the outside. They're running companies, showing up, performing. But the divorce is pulling at something underneath and they know it. You don't have to have hit 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 executives who are ready to stop reacting and start moving.
Do you work with men at any stage of divorce? Yes. Contemplating, in the middle, or rebuilding after. The stage doesn't matter as much as whether you're serious about getting your footing back.
What Do Clients Say?
“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