Marques Ogden
Marques Ogden
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, five-time best-selling author (Sleepless Nights; The Success Cycle), business coach, contributing sports broadcaster on News Nation Live, and consultant and the podcast host of Get Authentic 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, News Nation, Cheddar News and Authority Magazine. As a speaker, he's landed jobs with over 85 Fortune 500 companies and over 20 Fortune 100 companies like Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Intel, JPMorgan Chase and Home Depot.
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.
Most Requested Programs
Thriving Through The Eye of The Storm!
Did you know that the only animal that charges into the eye of the storm is the bison! The bison believes heading into the eye of the storm, they can get through the storm much faster and come out better and stronger, then running from the storm!
In this signature keynote, Marques, who is a Howard University Bison graduate, uses his story to inspire audiences to not run away from their challenges and adversities, like some people do! In this signature keynote, Marques shares his story and gives you action steps on how to face your challenges head on, so you can come out on the other side, more successful and fulfilled by facing your challenges head on instead of running away from them! When audiences hear this signature keynote, they are inspired and have action steps that they can implement right away to be more successful in their personal and professional lives!
Leadership – Self-Absorption Causes Self-Destruction
Any leader who is focused more on themselves than they are on their employees and the organization’s overall well-being is not a true leader. Marques speaks from experience; when he ran his construction company At 32, he became tyrannical and treated his employees like objects instead of people. This made him live his life with wrath, jealousy, anger, deceit and self-absorption, which caused his ultimate self-destruction.
Now, he has gone full circle, and his mission is to serve others above all. In this signature keynote, Marques shares the power of servant leadership and how leaders from all industries and walks of life can use this leadership style to empower their employees and build a legacy that doesn’t lead to self-destruction but rather self-fulfillment.
Creating A Winning Culture, Like One Of The Greatest Teams In NFL History, The 2000 Baltimore Ravens!
As a 19 year old young man, I got to see so many amazing things behind the scenes, that created one of the best teams in NFL history! Amazing strategic and tactical action steps learned from great men and players Brian Billick, Ray Lewis, Jonathan Ogden, Tony Siragusa, Trent Dilfer, Michael McCrary, Todd Heap and many more!
In this signature keynote we will be discussing some key things that made The Ravens so good that season, that you can implement into your business! Things such as How To Focus On Attributes Over Skills, How To Move Horizons, How To Embrace Pivoting Leadership, How To Pour Rocket Fuel In Your Tank, How To Integrate Emotion And Logic In Your Business And More!
Testimonials
I have always enjoyed motivational speakers, especially those who overcome adversity to achieve success. Marques Ogden’s story stands out because he not only rebuilt his life after setbacks, but also recognizes God’s hand in guiding him through his challenges. His message is both inspiring and faith-filled, touching hearts and changing lives. I highly recommend Marques as a speaker for any audience. - Rusty Peterson, Wealth Consultant, Partner
I hired Marques to speak at our National Diversity Day event, in Cary NC. His story telling was one of the most captivating | have ever heard! Phenomenal keynote speaker, who really can connect with his audience in an authentic way!!!" - Terry Watts, Team Leader, Siemens
"We hired Marques to work for us as a speaker, two times in a three year span as a main stage keynote speaker! He has a rare ability to connect with an audience, while educating them at the same time! Marques is an excellent keynote speaker, and I write this review with the highest recommendation for his work! - Lea Martin, Director Of Entrepreneurship, Hopkinsville Community College
I am pleased to recommend Marques Ogden, with whom I’ve had the privilege of working across multiple firms and capacities. We’ve partnered on media and podcast initiatives, co-developed a coaching course for advisors, and hired him to speak to our teams on mindset, motivation, and growth. Most recently, he delivered impactful sessions with our top producers, helping them unlock action-oriented strategies and renewed drive. Marques stands out for his ability to connect authentically, inspire action, and foster accountability. His insights consistently lead to measurable results. I highly recommend him as one of the top speakers and coaches in the industry. - Jamie P. Hopkins, CEO of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors President of FinServ Foundation
I wanted to share a testimonial about Marques, who recently delivered an outstanding
presentation for us. Marques brought a rare combination of authenticity and energy that
immediately uplifted the room. His message inspired us and set a positive, purposeful
tone for the day. We were all extremely motivated as we headed into the CAAFP
(Conference of African American Financial Professionals) with renewed vigor, thanks to
Marques impactful words and presence. I highly recommend Marques for any event or
engagement where you need an inspiring and energizing speaker. - Lynne O’Connor, MassMutual
