Biography

Mark has helped Audi break the “Rule of Three” in luxury cars to become a real player in the industry. He’s taken Sony PlayStation from #3 to #1 in the console wars, made Charles Schwab the leading investing brand, helped redefine the mission of Clif Bar & Co, and developed a growth plan for payments insurgent Xoom.

If you want a smart, fun, intense, collaborative, and ultimately transformative experience for your brand and business, you should work with Mark. He will bring all 18 years of his direct experience with challengers — the good and the bad — to bear on your business.

In addition to consulting, facilitation, and coaching, Mark is a popular public speaker, and frequent lecturer at Hult International Business School and Presidio Business School.

He is the co-author of the highly regarded book on business creativity, A Beautiful Constraint. How to Transform Your Limitations into Advantages and Why it’s Everyone’s Business.

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Mark Barden is a fantastic collaborator and leader. He sees the big picture opportunities and he knows how to take new information and quickly distill it into ideas and actions.
– Suzanne Ginestro, (former) Head of Brand Marketing, Red Bull

Booksby Mark Barden

A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It's Everyone's Business

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How AI Tech Is Revolutionizing How We Help Each Other

Discover how AI-driven communication and strategic questioning break down silos and foster collaboration with futurist Jonathan Brill’s insights.

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Top Technology Speakers to Book in 2025

Why are technology speakers some of the most in-demand voices on stage right now? Because tech is no longer just a department; it’s the driver of everything. From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, biotech to blockchain,...

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Using Strategy To Create Meaningful Work with Seth Godin

Seth Godin shares how to use creativity with strategy to cut through the noise and do work that matters in this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast.

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The Best Speakers on Building Resilience

Why are speakers on building resilience consistently among the most impactful voices on stage? Because resilience is universal. We all face setbacks, doubts, and obstacles that test our limits. And the people who’ve walked through...

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May Is for Mental Health—Why Well-Being Belongs on Every Stage

This May, spotlight mental health as the cornerstone of leadership, resilience, and innovation with top keynote insights and actionable strategies.

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Turning Regret into Your Most Powerful Weapon for Change

Learn how analyzing a past regret can actually guide you to make smarter decisions with Dan Pink’s science-backed insights.

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How AI Tech Is Revolutionizing How We Help Each Other

Modern organizations face unprecedented complexity. Global teams, digital transformation, and rapid technological change have fractured...

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Top Technology Speakers to Book in 2025

Why are technology speakers some of the most in-demand voices on stage right now? Because...

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Using Strategy To Create Meaningful Work with Seth Godin

What strategy have you been using to do work that matters in a world drowning...

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The Best Speakers on Building Resilience

Why are speakers on building resilience consistently among the most impactful voices on stage? Because...

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May Is for Mental Health—Why Well-Being Belongs on Every Stage

We used to whisper about mental health. Now? We put it on stages. Because mental...

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Turning Regret into Your Most Powerful Weapon for Change

Imagine if regret wasn’t something to hide but something to harness. 🔍 In this clip...

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