CEO Survives 2 Aneurysms: Despair, To Faith... To Wealth! | Mark Bilton

In this powerful Faith to Freedom episode, Linh Podetti sits down with Mark Bilton, a globally recognised leadership strategist and former CEO who has led businesses across 40 countries. Mark’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—surviving two brain aneurysms, overcoming despair, and finding faith that transformed his life and leadership.

Mark shares how a health crisis became a turning point, leading him to reevaluate his priorities and ultimately find true wealth—not just in financial terms, but in relationships, faith, and purposeful living. From his troubled upbringing to becoming a highly sought-after advisor for leaders around the world, Mark’s story is one of resilience, faith, and success.

Don’t miss this episode full of inspiration, wisdom, and practical advice for leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to balance faith, life, and business.

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🎙 About the Guest:
Mark Bilton is a leadership advisor and strategist, with over 20 years of CEO experience leading six companies, including as Group Managing Director of Gloria Jean’s Coffees across 40 countries. He is the founder of the 'Monday Movement' and the author of 'Monday Matters,' where he empowers professionals to integrate faith and work. Mark is also a recipient of the prestigious Young Presidents Organization’s "Terry Plochman Award" for global excellence.

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Website:
LeadWellLiveWell.com.au -  Leadership and Board Advisory Practice.
MondayMovement.com - Faith and Work Ministry
FB:   / markbilton  
IG:   / markbilton  

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Trailer
1:30 - Show and Tell - Mark Bilton Shares His Life-Changing Health Crisis
2:15 -Discovering Two Brain Aneurysms
3:25 -How Surviving a Health Crisis Changed Mark's Life Priorities
4:05 -The Importance of Honor in Leadership
6:29 -Mark's Journey from a Troubled Upbringing to Leadership
8:26 - Discovering Faith in the Midst of Despair
12:40: Mark’s Early Career and Climbing the Corporate Ladder
16:40 - Turning Around Gloria Jean’s Coffees: A Case Study
17:22 - The Importance of Education
18:46 -The Reality of Corporate Culture in Large Companies
20:27 - How to Make Changes in Big Organization
22:18 -Empowering Teams and Creating Accountability
24:02 - How to Create a Great Company Culture
25:14 - Mark’s Proudest Moment in Business
28:46 -The Challenges of Growing Too Fast in Business
29:57 -How Faith Guided Mark Through Business Challenges
30:52 -Why Relationships and Priorities Matter
33:00 -It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint
34:15 -Love is More Important Than Wealth
35:35 -Raising Faith-Filled, Ambitious Children
37:44 -Mark’s Advice on Integrating Faith into Family Life
42:04 - What’s Next for Mark Bilton: Leadership and Ministry
43:21-Closing Thoughts
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