Signature Keynote Title – The Ego Mistake: From Eight Figures to $8.25/hr
Marques shares his story of hitting rock bottom, rebuilding with accountability, and using failure as fuel.
Leadership Keynote Speaker
Build Resilient Leaders. Create Winning Teams.
Marques Ogden helps organizations build resilient leadership, accountable cultures and high-performance teams powered by trust, courage and coaching.
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About Marques
Marques Ogden is a former NFL player who is now an inspirational keynote speaker. He's also the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, three-time best-selling author (Sleepless Nights; The Success Cycle), business coach and consultant and the podcast host of Authenticity With Marques Ogden; although his journey didn't come easy or without unrelenting adversity. After retiring from football, Marques pursued a career in construction and contracting.
At 27, he founded a construction company with fast growth but eventually went bankrupt, losing almost two million dollars on one project in 90 days. He pulled himself together during his darkest hours and got a part-time job as a custodian. Marques rose to the top again with hard work and determination, using his struggles as inspiration to blaze his own trail forward. Now, he shares his powerful story to help others learn how to fail forward and achieve success in their lives.
Marques' story and insights as a thought leader have been featured in top publications such as USA Today, Forbes, Cheddar News and Authority Magazine. As a speaker, he's landed jobs with over 40 Fortune 500 companies and over 15 Fortune 100 companies like Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Intel, JPMorgan Chase and Home Depot. As a podcast host, he's interviewed iconic guests such as Michael Strahan, Joe Namath and Willie Parker Jr. Marques hopes to continue reaching new levels in his professional career and positively impacting as many people's lives as possible through doing what he loves; speaking on stage and sharing his experiences and knowledge with others.
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Keynotes That Move People. Tools That Change Teams.
Marques blends NFL experience, business lessons, and direct leadership coaching into high-energy keynotes that give teams practical action steps they can use immediately.
Book Marques For Your Next EventLeadership – Self-Absorption Causes Self-Destruction
A servant leadership keynote for leaders who want to empower employees and build a healthier legacy.
Company Culture – Recycling vs. Trashing Company Culture™
Marques shows teams how to recycle bad energy into productive action and stronger company culture.
Diversity & Inclusion – The Success Cycle Creates Healthy DEI
A practical approach to creating meaningful belonging, inclusion, and healthier workplace connection.
Sales & Marketing – Drop The Poker Face (Selling Requires Authenticity)
A keynote on selling with authenticity, creating value, and showing genuine interest in client needs.
Professional Development – At 32 (The Advice I Would Tell My 32-Year-Old Self)
Marques focuses on purpose, fulfillment, and the tools needed to reach new professional heights.
Podcast
Get Authentic with Marques Ogden
A globally ranked podcast built around authentic conversations, leadership lessons, business growth, and personal transformation.
Award Winning
Award-winning impact recognized by clients and industry leaders.
Selected for the prestigious Inspirational Business Mentor of the Year for 2024-2025 by The International Order of Fantastic Professionals.
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Taylor Morrison
Impactful presentations that resonated with employees, interns, and leadership teams.
Kate Potts, People Services Program Manager - 02
Industry Leadership
Authentic coaching and speaking that sparks action, accountability, and measurable results.
Jamie P. Hopkins, Industry Leader - 03
Training Excellence
A phenomenal performance with a strong inspirational message for firm training.
Conor Boyd, Thoroughbred Advisors - 04
PIA of North Carolina
An unforgettable keynote with resilience, leadership, and personal growth at the center.
Sheryl Chasse, Association Executive - 05
Stanford University
A retreat keynote that helped staff navigate change and thrive through transition.
Kai Jimenez, Computer Science
My Book
Success Is Here: a process for achieving lasting success
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Reputation That Matters
Define what you stand for and how people experience your leadership.
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Great Culture Is Profitable
Create standards, habits, and accountability that raise performance.
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Leave A Legacy
Lead with purpose and build a story that lasts beyond the scoreboard.
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Create Lasting Success
Turn resilience into repeatable action for life and business.
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Small Habits That Help Quiet an Overthinking Mind
Simple mindset practices that create clarity when pressure and uncertainty build up.
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The Quiet Power of Choosing Yourself
Why self-investment and ownership become the foundation of stronger leadership.
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Small Consistent Actions Create Big Results
How repeated standards and steady follow-through compound into meaningful progress.
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What leaders say after Marques moves the room.
Real conversations, practical takeaways, and a keynote experience built to turn inspiration into action.
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We hired Marques to speak at three PNC Bank events in 90 days time. You only hire someone that many times, in that short of time if they are the best.
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I hired Marques to speak at our National Diversity Day event in Cary, NC. His storytelling was one of the most captivating I have ever heard.
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He has a rare ability to connect with an audience while educating them at the same time. I write this review with the highest recommendation.
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His storytelling, stage presence, and ability to educate our leaders was absolutely 5 star. He is definitely a keynote speaker you want to work with.
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Marques was absolutely sensational. His ability to tell captivating stories, educate our audience, and deliver immense value was amazing.
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Trusted by organizations, media, and leaders who care about real results.
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“ Marques delivers more than inspiration. He delivers results. His talks shift culture and create lasting impact across our organization. Vice President of People Operations