The challenges facing leaders and teams today — uncertainty, fear, disruption — are the same ones we encounter on an adventure. But on an adventure uncertainty is expected — it's a source of energy instead of a threat. The qualities that get us through it — agency, curiosity, discernment, trust, courage — are the capabilities AI can't replicate, what organizations need now, and the core of The Inner Adventure Mindset framework.
The Inner Adventure Mindset makes uncertainty more workable for leaders and teams — not by oversimplifying it, but by providing a framework for working through it and within it.
Using the framework, I help leaders make human-centered decisions, develop strategy, and build teams that easily adapt to change and innovate faster when faced with uncertainty and AI disruption.
HERE ARE THREE WAYS TO INTRODUCE THE INNER ADVENTURE MINDSET TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Expedition Briefing
30 min
A fast-paced overview of The Inner Adventure Mindset and its five human-centered gateways. Perfect to kick off an innovation sprint, all-hands, or lunch-and-learn.
If you're in the Research Triangle area, I'm offering in-person, no fee intro sessions through August 14th.
Book your spot here, or to learn more connect with me here.
Keynote
50 min
The full keynote presents the five human-centered gateways, each anchored in neuroscience, grounded in a custom case study, and paired with a Blue Ocean Strategy™ tool. Built to inspire and provoke new thinking for conference stages, all-hands, and offsites.
$1500
+ Add-on to either format
Exploration Session
3 hours
Ready to go further than a stage talk allows? A deep dive into the ideas behind The Inner Adventure Mindset. Rather than a fixed curriculum, it's an open exploration — Barry works through pre-selected elements and gateways alongside your team, shaped by your organization's real questions, challenges, and opportunities.
$2995
"68% of executives say they struggle to translate uncertainty into business decisions.”
~ PwC US Executive Survey (2026)
What People Are Saying
"Barry’s workshop was a game-changer for our MBA cohort at the College of Charleston! … challenged us to think critically about our values, strengths, and career goals in a way that felt both engaging and inspiring.“
~ Erin O'Dea Halford, Director, College of Charleston“Barry has a great ability to see the big picture and strategize effectively. He led Questis through pieces of Blue Ocean Strategy and then helped brainstorm and explore new business models. Barry… managed and implemented… the agile philosophy at a high level.”
James L. Carlson, Managing Member of Kinwell LLC, Co-founder Questis Inc. “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 Allen, Global Principal @ Jacobs