Leadership Journeys [284] - Mark Coscarello - "Fulfillment comes from who you build with, not where you work"

Leadership Journeys [284] - Mark Coscarello - "Fulfillment comes from who you build with, not where you work"

From Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta by Sumit Gupta

May 18, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

In this episode, Sumit Gupta and Mark Coscarello discuss the importance of human connection in leadership and the journey towards fulfillment beyond traditional success metrics.

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name. Most leaders chase success—but still feel something is missing. In this episode, Sumit Gupta sits down with Mark Coscarello to unpack why fulfilment in leadership has less to do with titles and money and everything to do with human connection. Mark shares his raw transition from corporate life to building a career rooted in trust, meaning, and aligned values—and what it really takes to discover your “why.” They dive into the uncomfortable realities of change, from redefining success to learning how to sell your value without losing your integrity. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready to lead in a way that actually feels right, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what…

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Host: Sumit Gupta

Guest: Mark Coscarello

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