Hi, I’m Barry.

I’m a creative who loves to develop people and ideas. As an inspirational keynote speaker and innovation advisor, I created The Adventure Mindset™ to help leaders and teams face uncertainty intentionally, not as something to fear or resist.

Incorporating the proven innovation tools of Blue Ocean Strategy™ and insights from neuroscience, The Adventure Mindset™ flips the script and does what AI can’t through building meaningful human-centered connection. Audiences are energized with practical tools to build adaptability, strengthen psychological safety, and break innovation paralysis.

I bring experience leading innovation, strategy, and organizational change across technology, healthcare, consulting, and sustainability to every keynote through insightful stories, inspiration, and real-world examples.

Organizations bring The Adventure Mindset™ in to help accelerate innovation, elevate and reskill talent, and strengthen connection across their teams.

My experience spans leading innovation, strategy, organizational change, and growth initiatives across technology, healthcare & wellness, and sustainability sectors. I’ve grown successful consultancies, led innovation teams that turned ideas into market-leading products, grown start-ups, and delivered inspirational keynotes to thousands.

Currently, I’m engaged in part-time contract work with the College of Charleston School of Business in two ways.
MBA PROGRAM
* Mentor MBA students on career strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM
* Provide holistic academic and career guidance to adult learners, transfer students, and nontraditional students through the Continuing and Professional Studies Program.
* Deliver individual and group career advising, workshops, and courses focused on professional growth and career transitions.
* Build relationships with technical college partners and lead information sessions and site visits to strengthen transfer pathways.

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