Keynotes & Talks
A defining moment that reframes change and decision making for a whole room and sends people out ready to engage.
Explore speakingThe Inner
Adventure Mindset™
A decision-making framework that turns uncertainty into momentum and drives collaborative innovation.
Explore The Inner Adventure Mindset™
“That’s what business is. It’s a great adventure.”
Is that uncertainty in front of you a threat — or momentum?
Leaders and teams need to move forward, but uncertainty leaves them second-guessing, holding back, or paralyzed. We face these same challenges on an adventure, but on an adventure they are addressed in real time and become fuel instead of fear. The Inner Adventure Mindset™ framework applies the outward challenge of adventure to our internal state. It builds seven distinct human capabilities — Courage, Curiosity, Connection, Agency, Discernment, Collaboration, and Trust — the muscles that turn uncertainty into momentum. The result: people step into new roles, rethink what no longer works, and innovate together instead of waiting for certainty.
I’ve spent years helping people lead through change and drive collaborative innovation — and I learned on real adventures that the same challenges, met in real time, energize rather than paralyze.
“Barry’s ability to create innovative ideas with clients, partners, and colleagues is one of his greatest strengths. He is very skillful at transforming raw concepts into valuable insights and assets. He is personable, professional, and a great communicator. Barry will bring a wealth of experience and vision to any project.”
Christopher Lee AllenGlobal Principal, JacobsOne mindset. Three formats.
Workshops
A working session where teams apply the five gateways to a live challenge or opportunity.
Explore workshopsConsulting & Advisory
Work with Barry to implement this decision framework to shape your strategy, increase engagement, and catalyze collaborative innovation.
Explore Consulting & AdvisoryFor leaders and teams facing what’s next.
New technologies. New roles. Established approaches that need revising. The Inner Adventure Mindset™ gives leaders and teams a framework for deciding what comes next.
Lead organizational change
Build confidence for major transitions
Rethink established ways of working
Create, explore, and collaborate around new ideas
“Innovation is an adventure into the unknown, not a formula.”
“Barry stepped into a difficult situation at the non-profit I was involved with. As Chair of the Board, I had to ask the CEO to step away from his role, and Barry, who had been consulting with the company, was asked to step in. Barry brought in a clarity as to what needed to happen next, as well as a creative spark that allowed the tough circumstances to smooth out. He worked with the board as well as the outgoing CEO with grace, providing strong leadership mixed with gentle insistence. I’d recommend Barry for any business needing a committed professional as well as an extremely passionate presence.”
Dr. Joel KreisbergBoard ChairWhat’s the next big decision your team needs to make?
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