Keynote Speaker • Corporate Trainer • Former NFL Player
Former NFL offensive lineman turned one of America's most sought-after voices on leadership, resilience, and building winning teams. Host of the top 0.5% globally-ranked podcast Get Authentic with Marques Ogden.
Check AvailabilityMarques Ogden played five seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans. After retiring from football, he built a multi-million dollar construction company — and then lost it all. From eight figures to $8.25 an hour. Bankruptcy. Rock bottom. The kind of failure most people never come back from.
But Marques did come back. He rebuilt from nothing, documented the entire journey, and turned his hardest lessons into a framework that Fortune 500 companies now use to develop their people.
Today, Marques is a five-time bestselling author, host of the globally top 0.5% ranked podcast Get Authentic with Marques Ogden, and one of the most in-demand corporate speakers in the country. His programs don't just motivate — they equip teams with real frameworks for leadership, execution, and building a victory mindset.
Each talk is customized to your audience, industry, and goals.
How to build the mental framework that separates teams who win from teams who wish they could. Drawn from the NFL, entrepreneurship, and coming back from total failure.
What real leadership looks like when the stakes are high, the plan falls apart, and your team needs you most. No clichés — real stories, real tools.
From an NFL stadium to bankruptcy to rebuilding everything. The exact mindset shifts and daily disciplines that make a comeback possible.
Lessons from NFL locker rooms and corporate boardrooms on what makes teams perform at their peak — trust, accountability, and shared purpose.
How to close, how to follow through, and how to build systems that turn effort into results. For sales teams that want to stop leaving money on the table.
Multi-session training programs tailored to your organization's specific challenges. Ongoing coaching, workshops, and team development — not just a one-time talk.
"We hired Marques to speak at three PNC Bank events in 90 days time!"— Josh Folds, Senior VP, PNC Bank
"His storytelling was one of the most captivating I have ever heard!"— Terry Watts, Team Leader, Siemens
"His storytelling, his stage presence and his ability to educate was 5 star!"— Ted Studdard, VP, The Home Depot
"He was absolutely sensational! His ability to tell captivating stories was amazing!"— Joe Saldivar, Board Member, Michigan Society of Healthcare Engineers
"He was truly sensational! The amount of positive feedback was phenomenal!"— Omari Aarons, DEI Team Leader, Liberty Mutual Insurance
"Marques is one of the best keynote speakers in the industry."— Igor Rodrigues, Sales Team Leader, Insperity
"Feedback from our teams has been overwhelmingly positive."— Kate Potts, People Services Program Manager, Taylor Morrison
"His knowledge and action steps helped our team increase sales tremendously."— Khash Saghafi, Owner, Liberty Home Mortgage
"Your inspirational story truly brought the theme to life."— Kai Jimenez, Executive Assistant to CS Chair, Stanford University
"His message of resilience, leadership, and growth resonated deeply."— Sheryl Chasse, Association Executive, PIA of North Carolina
Dates fill fast — especially Q4 and kickoff season. Reach out now to check availability and discuss how Marques can impact your team.
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