The Mindset of a Possibility Coach with Dave Verburg

Possibility Coach Dave Verburg (MD, Mission Success Ltd) on turning constraints into options—using “how might we…?” questions, masterminds and simple accountability to help teams and leaders become more than they thought possible.In this episode, Paul Corke is joined by Dave Verburg—Managing Director of Mission Success Ltd and a business coach specialising in team, leadership and mastermind coaching. Dave’s work inspires people to believe in themselves, expand what they see as possible, and execute with momentum. We explore the possibility mindset: shifting from “why it won’t work” to “what would make it work?”, designing small experiments, and using peer support to turn ideas into outcomes.You’ll hear:What a Possibility Coach does—and how to move from problems → possibilities → plansLanguage that unlocks options: “How might we…?”, “What would have to be true?”, “Assuming success, what’s step one?”The Choice Map: victim → bystander → creator (and how leaders model it)Mastermind mechanics that work: hot seat, focused questions, commitments, scoreboardsTeam playbook: clarity of outcome, constraints as design inputs, small certain winsTry this (20-minute Possibility Lab):Outcome line (2 min): “By [date], success = ___ because ___.”Constraint flip (3 min): list top 3 constraints; for each ask, “How might we use this?”10× options (5 min): rapid-write 10 possible moves (no judging).Pick 1 small bet (5 min): choose the highest-impact, lowest-effort action; define success criteria.Mastermind ping (5 min): message one peer: share your bet + one commitment + by when.A practical, energising conversation about choosing belief, designing smart experiments and building the support systems that make possibility real.