MEET
MARK
PSYCHOTHERAPIST | HYPNOTHERAPIST | NLP PRACTITIONER | CERTIFIED COACH | PUBLISHED AUTHOR
——— The Man Behind The Forge. ———
Mark Wadie has spent more than two decades helping people create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. As a psychotherapist, trainer, mentor, and speaker, his work is grounded in one core belief: people can heal, grow, and become more grounded, self-aware, and connected when they are willing to face themselves honestly and courageously.
Throughout his career, Mark has worked across schools, community organisations, personal development programs, and the justice system, supporting people through personal struggle, behavioural change, and emotional growth. His approach combines deep personal development with practical accountability, helping individuals move beyond survival patterns and into lives marked by respect, courage, and responsibility.
Through The Forge, Mark brings together decades of experience, insight, and lived understanding to help people reconnect with who they are, break destructive cycles, and step into a more grounded, authentic, and meaningful way of living.
“You have the answers inside you. My job is to help you get to them.”
——— Experience and Impact. ———
Mark is the founder of The I Respect Initiative and creator of the Braving Leadership Program, both designed to challenge harmful behaviours and foster cultures of respect, equality, and non-violence. He is also a qualified Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Certified Coach, and published author.
His work in violence prevention and behavioural transformation has been recognised nationally, including endorsement by the Australian Federal Government through the “Stop it at the Start” campaign, where The I Respect Initiative was featured as the ACT case study.
Mark’s work has also been featured across major Australian media including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, WIN News, The Canberra Times, and Riotact.
As seen in media coverage - click on the links to view.
Some of the organisations Mark has worked with.
