Stuck
Notice it.
Name what is happening, honestly and without judgement. Being stuck is a starting point, not a verdict.
“What is keeping me where I am?”

Not anti anything. Pro everything you can be.
Thoughtful, neuroscience-informed coaching to help you see things differently, build on your strengths and take your next step with confidence.
Certified coaching. Grounded in science. Centred on you.
The Pro Can approach
Change rarely happens in one leap. It starts with noticing where you are,
making room for a new perspective, then taking one real step forward.
Stuck
Name what is happening, honestly and without judgement. Being stuck is a starting point, not a verdict.
“What is keeping me where I am?”
Get Ready
Pause, question and reframe. This is where new options, strengths and perspectives come into view.
“What if I looked at this differently?”
Pro Can
Choose one small, specific step. Momentum matters more than perfection, and practice rewires habits.
“What is one step I can take?”
Coaching for your next chapter
Whether you’re navigating a personal crossroads, leading a team or helping young minds grow, coaching creates space to pause, reflect and move forward.
Not a ready-made answer. A conversation that helps you discover your own.
Find clarity, reconnect with your strengths and move towards a life that feels more like you.
Lead with greater self-awareness, navigate change and bring out the best in yourself and your team.
Build confidence, nurture reflective thinking and develop the habits of mind that help learners flourish.
Being stuck is a starting point,
not a verdict.
The Pro Can approach
Mark Ellis
Founder, Pro Can Coaching
Certified business & life coach
Advanced skills educational & neuroscience coach
International primary school head teacher
Meet your coach
I’m Mark Ellis, an international primary school head teacher and certified coach. My work is driven by a belief that our capacity to learn, change and grow doesn’t end at the school gates.
My passion for metacognition, neuroscience and positive psychology shapes the way I coach: with curiosity, compassion and a focus on what is possible.
Pro Can brings these ideas together in a practical, human approach — helping you understand your thinking, recognise your strengths and build new habits, one small step at a time.
Kind words
Values. Listening. Empathy. Action.
In the words of the people Mark has coached, from across the world.
Mark Ellis has a friendly attitude and a knack for asking just the right questions. My first session with him helped crystallize my vision for the future, and helped me find the tactics that will get me to the place I need to be.
Mark is an extremely attentive listener (a very rare skill), I felt like I had his full undivided attention and that he responded to my thoughts sensitively and with a great deal of emotional intelligence. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark as a really excellent coach.
The session with Mr Mark Ellis was very impactful and refreshing. He made me realize if I put my mind into it, I would be able to achieve it as long as I take actions. I felt that within the short period of time, it was packed with advise and definitely a session I am looking forward to experience!
I have never been convinced of the benefits of coaching. However, when I reached a point in my life where I felt a bit stuck I decided to give Mark a go and tried to keep an open mind. We spent an hour talking things through and at the end I was amazed at how insightful Mark's comments had been. He went way beyond my expectations and made me realise why I was not making progress in my work. Since our session, I have been able to see a way ahead with more clarity and understanding. I would recommend Mark without hesitation.
My life has changed enormously over the past three years with the loss of my mum, brother and husband, Ray. When Ray passed away, I made the decision to return to England after seventeen years of living and working abroad. With this decision came the building of a new life in terms of my home, job and social network. Add to this mix the challenges that COVID has brought to us all. I have previously had no experience of coaching but I had a very positive, uplifting and enjoyable discussion with Mark. He is easy to talk to and a great listener. With careful questioning, Mark helped me reflect on the choices I have made and to really think about my future direction. I now have clearer ideas about my next steps as well as more recognition of what I have already achieved. Our conversation has been very helpful and I would recommend Mark without hesitation.
I have known Mark for nearly 40 years and over that time he has proved himself to be a loyal and valued friend, as well as a passionate teacher and school leader. Now, it turns out that he's also a bloody good coach. An hour with him had me turning the old cognitive wheels and reflecting on things that I didn't have "time for" previously. I've spent years coaching and mentoring others but this is the first time someone has done the same for me in a way that allowed me to look at me as a whole person, rather than me, the teacher and my various roles. Thanks, Mark!
I have known Mark for a number of years, so when I saw he was setting up for coaching life skills, I knew I had to have a conversation with him. Mark has always been a supportive friend and colleague, and talking with him was a refreshing and insightful look into my own thoughts and goals. It also helped me prepare for an upcoming interview, giving me a chance to answer Mark's questions and reflect on my answers and how to communicate them well. Mark is sincere and passionate with a friendly demeanour and I would recommend his services to anyone who wants to set and achieve their goals. Above all, I guarantee you will come out smiling. Happy days. Well I had another interview Friday, and a few hours later they called and offered me a job! Thanks Mark, when you asked those questions it made me focus a bit more and find proper answers. So it must have helped!
Ready to find your own starting point?
If any of these stories sound like where you are, a discovery session is a good first step.
A free, no-obligation conversation. Share when suits you and Mark will be in touch.
The belief behind the name
Inspired by Mother Teresa’s pro-peace outlook, Pro Can is about turning towards what we want to create, rather than only what we want to leave behind. More possibility. More purpose. More you.
Your next step
Just a little curiosity, a willingness to reflect
and the belief that something different is possible.
A free, no-obligation conversation. Share when suits you and Mark will be in touch.