Executive and career coaching with Mark “Tony” Boyle, New York

Own what makes you different.

Q: Where is Own Your Feature based, and how do I get in touch?

New York. Call +1 (917) 348-6738, email tony@oyfcoaching.com, or use the form on this page.

One-to-one coaching, team coaching, interview preparation and leadership assessments for people who would rather shape their career than wait for it.

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Every edge you cut is a decision.

Six ways to work together. In each one, a figure still carving.

Every engagement starts with a free consultation. We look at where you are, where you want to be, and which kind of coaching gets you there.

Executive Coaching (1:1)

After Rodin, The Thinker

Reflection before the decision.

One-to-one coaching for executives and leaders who want to perform at a higher level, lead with more clarity, and move through change on purpose.

Executive coaching helps leaders improve their performance and reach their goals. One-on-one, we identify areas for growth, set specific objectives, and build strategies to achieve them. The focus may be leadership skills, communication and relationships, stress and burnout, or organizational change. Candid, personal guidance for the role you hold and the one you want.

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Professional Coaching (1:1)

After Friedrich, Wanderer above the Sea of Fog

See past the fog. Choose a direction.

One-to-one coaching for professionals at a turning point: a promotion, a pivot, a search, or the sense that the next step is unclear.

Professional coaching supports you in reaching your career objectives and improving how you work. Together we identify your strengths, clarify what you want, and plan how to get there: career advancement, job search strategy, effective communication, or leadership development. You leave with tools, direction, and someone in your corner while you use them.

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Team Management Coaching

After Matisse, Dance

Close the gap. Complete the ring.

Coaching for managers and leaders responsible for teams: the connections that hold, and the ones still to be made.

Team management coaching supports leaders and managers responsible for teams. We identify your strengths and development areas, then apply tools and techniques to improve communication, collaboration, and performance. Managers grow their leadership presence, raise their team's engagement and productivity, and create a positive, supportive place to work.

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Interview Preparation

After Vermeer, Girl with a Pearl Earring

Turn, and be seen.

Preparation for the moment you turn to face the room. Mock interviews, behavioural questions, and the one point of light that makes you memorable.

Mock interviews, behavioural questioning, and industry-specific techniques, with clear feedback on your answers and your body language. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, the preparation is built around your needs. You arrive ready for any interview, able to state your value plainly.

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Leadership Circle Profile 360°

After Leonardo, Vitruvian Man

One leader, seen from every side.

A 360° assessment that gathers feedback from above, beside, and below you, then maps it to the inner and outer attributes of leadership.

A 360° assessment gathers feedback from every level a leader works with: bosses, peers, associates, and direct reports. It evaluates skills, attitudes, influence, and overall effectiveness. The Leadership Circle Profile is the only 360° that measures Creative Competencies and Reactive Tendencies together, joining leadership's inner and outer attributes. Creative Competencies are the behaviours that make a leader effective; Reactive Tendencies are the self-protective habits that get in the way.

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Hogan Personality Assessments

After Arcimboldo, Summer

Many parts. One face.

Three instruments, one portrait: how you are at your best, what surfaces under strain, and the values that drive you.

The Hogan assessments gather data across personality dimensions to build a whole picture of your strengths, your potential pitfalls, and the motivators behind your decisions. Whether the goal is to hire well or to develop leaders, personality shows how people work, how they lead, and where they will do their best.

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Agency

Who holds the key?

Owning is more than having. It is standing behind something, putting your name to it, taking the wheel. A future is not given. It is claimed.

Identity

What sets you apart?

Some of it you were born with. Most of it you chose. Either way, the mark is yours, and no one else leaves the same one.

Potential

When does a trait become a strength?

A feature is what makes a thing distinct. Raw, it is only a trait. Worked, it becomes the point.

Are you born with your features, or do you build them?

Discovery

The potential is already in you. The work is to find it.

Transformation

Your identity is unfinished. The work is to shape it.

Ownership

Knowing who you are is not enough. Take responsibility for who you become.

We stand on Ownership. It holds the other two: you cannot own what you have not discovered, or what you refuse to change.

Four worlds.
One figure.

The
Unfinished Self

You are not a finished product.

The figure is still in the stone. Every edge you cut is a decision. Transformation is not a phase; it is the material.

The
Unique Pattern

No two growth paths are the same.

Identity is a pattern, not a template. The coaching follows your grain, not a method's.

The
Architect of Self

We do not build it for you.

A coach hands you the tools, the drawings, the questions. The structure is yours to raise.

The
Exception

Your difference is your direction.

The trait you were told to soften may be the one to sharpen. What makes you the exception can be what makes you strong.

A partnership,
not a prescription.

Grounded in neuroscience and leadership development; shaped around the person in the room.

“Success isn't just about taking giant leaps; it's also about taking consistent, timely, small steps in the right direction.”

Tony Boyle

Mark “Tony” Boyle

Founder and Executive Coach

Mark “Tony” Boyle is a human resources professional with a passion for developing leaders. Across more than a decade in Fortune 500 organizations and start-ups, he has built expertise in hiring initiatives, D&I strategy, interview and retention programs, and leading teams to business objectives. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Regis University and draws on the NeuroLeadership Institute, cognitive-behavioural coaching, positive psychology, and mindfulness-based coaching.

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Partnership

We set the goals together, test your values and beliefs, and build strategies you will actually use.

The Social Brain

Brains are wired for connection. A trusting relationship is not the soft part of coaching; it is the mechanism.

Growth Mindset

Embrace the challenge, learn from the failure, keep going. Reframe the limiting belief; set the goal that stretches.

Certifications, education and training

Coaching

IAC-Certified Coach (IAC-ICC)International Association of Coaching
Certificate in Executive CoachingNew York University
Level 1 Brain-Based Coaching CertificateNeuroLeadership Institute
Brain-Based Conversation SkillsNeuroLeadership Institute
MemberInternational Coaching Federation

Assessments

Certified Hogan Assessment CoachHogan Assessments
Hogan Advanced Feedback CertificationHogan Assessments
Leadership Circle Profile 360° Certified CoachLeadership Circle
AgileBrain Assessment

Education and leadership

Master's in Organizational Leadership, Academic HonorsRegis University
Executive PresenceJohns Hopkins University, Carey Business School
Coaching Virtually, Executive Coaching, Persuasive Coaching, Coach for ResultsLinkedIn Learning
Advisory Board Member, Transformative Leadership in Disruptive TimesStillman School of Business, Seton Hall University

Success stories

“…gets to the root of what you need to succeed.”

Thorough, compassionate, thoughtful, and prepared are just a few words that describe Tony. He gets to the root of what you need to succeed, offering practical strategies, interview coaching, curated resources, and guidance to fine-tune your skills. He helped me uncover strengths I didn’t know I had and provided techniques to navigate challenging workplace situations with confidence. I’m grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a dedicated career coach.

Kimberly J. SuaresFull Stack Developer and Data Analytics Advocate

“…an exceptional career coach who transformed my professional life.”

Tony Boyle is an exceptional career coach who transformed my professional life. His understanding of my unique background in an unusual industry set him apart, and his expert guidance on CV improvement and job applications led to increased interview opportunities. Tony’s personalized approach, strategic advice, and unwavering support boosted my confidence and job prospects. I highly recommend Tony Boyle to anyone seeking a powerful ally in their career development journey.

Olu ArisekolaOperator, Founder and Product Manager, OA Consulting

“…a profound impact on both my career and personal development.”

Tony Boyle has been a game-changer in improving my communication, time management, and executive leadership skills. His thoughtful guidance and challenges have helped me become more efficient and face difficult tasks. His support has had a profound impact on both my career and personal development, placing me in a better position to seize future opportunities, promotions, and advancements. I highly recommend Tony to anyone seeking a coach in lifestyle and business — his support is invaluable.

Marty RodriguezArchitect of Business Technology

“…challenge my assumptions, and guide me toward actionable steps rather than just ideas.”

Working with Mark was a valuable experience. Amidst organizational turmoil, he brought a positive energy and a grounded perspective that helped me think more strategically about my goals. I appreciated his ability to listen carefully, challenge my assumptions, and guide me toward actionable steps rather than just ideas.

Elvis TaverasResidential Direct Sales Account Executive, Altice USA

“…meticulous attention to clear, timely communication and responsiveness.”

Tony is a seasoned executive career coach and recruiter who pays meticulous attention to clear, timely communication and responsiveness. He’s particularly skilled in the buy, build, retain aspects of cutting-edge talent acquisition.

Jules WilliamsSr. Director, Data Center Infrastructure Construction, Oracle

“…thoughtful, attentive, and strategic insights proved very helpful.”

Tony provided excellent career coaching. His thoughtful, attentive, and strategic insights proved very helpful for me during a career pivot. I highly recommend his services.

Sierra London McDonaldCommunity Investment and Social Impact Strategist

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From the journal

Notes on coaching, leadership and careers, written by Tony since 2019.

All articles

The Unfinished Self · June 16, 2025 How Failure Becomes Your Best Teacher At OYF Coaching, we know failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s a key part of it. Whether you’re a leader, a business owner, or a professional growing into your…

The Exception · January 19, 2025 Advocating for Yourself at Work in a Remote Environment The transition to remote work has redefined how we communicate, collaborate, and advocate for ourselves in the workplace. Without the organic opportunities for…

The Architect of Self · January 2, 2025 Creating a Power Agenda: Your Guide to More Effective Meetings Creating an agenda might seem like an additional task on top of an already busy workday. However, the benefits of a well-crafted agenda are invaluable. A thoughtfully…

Questions, answered.

What does Own Your Feature offer?

Executive and career coaching with Mark “Tony” Boyle in New York: Executive Coaching (1:1), Professional Coaching (1:1), Team Management Coaching, Interview Preparation, the Leadership Circle Profile 360° and Hogan Personality Assessments.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. Your first consultation is free. Send the form on this page, or book 30 minutes directly with Tony.

Who is the coach?

Mark “Tony” Boyle, founder and executive coach. He is an IAC-Certified Coach (IAC-ICC), holds a Certificate in Executive Coaching from New York University and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Regis University, is a Certified Hogan Assessment Coach and a Leadership Circle Profile 360° Certified Coach, and is a member of the International Coaching Federation.

Who is the coaching for?

Executives and leaders who want to lead with more clarity; professionals at a turning point such as a promotion, a pivot or a job search; managers responsible for teams; and anyone preparing for an interview.

Which assessments does Tony use?

The Leadership Circle Profile 360°, which gathers feedback from bosses, peers, associates and direct reports, and the Hogan assessments, which show your strengths, the risks that surface under strain, and the values behind your decisions. Tony also uses the AgileBrain assessment.

Where is Own Your Feature based, and how do I get in touch?

New York. Call +1 (917) 348-6738, email [email protected], or use the form on this page.