THINKING PARTNER PROGRAM

Unlock the next level of your career without losing sight of your personal vision.

Let’s work together to turn your experience, skills, and ambition into a competitive advantage.

You're smart, driven, and already successful — but something is missing. There's a disconnect hidden beneath the surface.

  • You have ambitious goals to grow further, but you’re unsure how to get there.

  • You've hit a plateau, and need a proven strategy to break through.

  • You know you’re capable of more, but you need the guidance and a framework to unlock your full potential.

That’s where I come in.

As your Thinking Partner, I'll help you discover growth opportunities and set strategic goals that put you in position to execute at a level that matches with your vision.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Gain clear insights. Develop your strategy. Execute with intention.

This isn’t another course or mastermind—it’s a high-impact, personalized coaching experience designed specifically to help high performers like you unlock new levels of success—without burning out or sacrificing your personal vision.

Clarify your vision and create a roadmap for success.

Break through mental roadblocks holding you back.

Develop scalable systems to sustain high performance.

Stand out in your industry by leveraging your unique value

Why I built this program

I’ve Been Where You Are— And I Know What It Takes to Break Through.

For 10 years as an NFL wide receiver, my job was a masterclass in strategy and positioning: find openings, capitalize on opportunities, and execute in pressure-packed moments—against some of the most elite competitors in the world.

But when I transitioned from the NFL into the business world, none of that seemed to matter.

To the outside world, I was just an athlete—someone whose success was based on physical ability, not strategic thinking. I faced the same challenge many elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives encounter at pivotal moments in their careers:

How do I leverage my strengths to reinvent myself and create success in a new space?

I knew I had the work ethic, experience, and mindset to succeed. But I also knew that perception often dictates opportunity. People’s assumptions about my lack of knowledge and ability limited my perceived value—I was determined to prove my value and impact extended far beyond the field.

Success wasn’t just about working harder—it was about shifting the paradigm. I needed to translate the lessons and experiences from my previous chapter into a new context—and position myself as a strategic asset, not just a former athlete.

So, I built a new playbook—one that repurposed the preparation, processes, and mindsets, that helped me become a Top 50 NFL receiver of all-time — to create new positioning, find new openings, and make strategic decisions in pressure packed moments in the business world.

The result? Through trial and error, success and failure, and strategic refinement, I developed the mental models, decision-making frameworks, and execution strategies that allowed me to Create Separation—positioning myself for long-term success in every chapter of my career.

For the past several years, I’ve been working with global brands and business leaders, helping them unlock unique value and sustained performance to fuel long-term, scalable success.

Now, I'm on a mission to help elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and business leaders do the same.

I want to help you translating your skills, experiences, and mindset into strategic advantages so they can create separation, maximize their impact, and achieve sustainable success in their next chapter.

You already have what it takes—now it's time to position yourself for the success you deserve.

identifying key areas of growth + execution

The Thinking Partner Framework

Personal strategy sessions designed to help you spark innovation, build new capacity, and make strategic decisions that align with your vision and long-term goals.

Self Awareness

Leverage self discovery and introspection to uncover key growth opportunities

Intentional Goal Setting

Align short-term goals with your larger ambitions to amplify productivity

Dynamic Decision-Making

Use a systematic process to make effective decisions that align with your vision

Situational Awareness

Reframe your unique value within the context of each role and opportunity

ATHLETEs, ENTREPRENEURS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS

Is this Thinking Partner program right for you?

This program is for you if:

  • You’re driven by your vision and purpose.

  • You’re willing to be challenged and think differently.

  • You’re committed to steady progress and long-term success.

  • You’re ready to leverage proven strategies and frameworks to scale faster.

This program is NOT for you if:

  • You rely on external motivation

  • You’re not willing to challenge limiting beliefs.

  • You just want quick wins instead of a sustainable strategy.

  • You’re looking for a one-size-fits-all formula instead of a tailored approach.

Client Testimonials

What clients say

Marques' unique vision and thoughtful approach have allowed us to take an unstructured plan and adapt it into a formalized business model that has us poised to take things to the next level. He made quick work of becoming a critical member of the team.

ADAM GlasofER

CIO, Virtua Health Systems

Marques' wealth of knowledge, combined with his practical insights, has allowed me to develop a clear vision for my company and implement strategies that have led to measurable growth and improved outcomes.

DJ Johnson

Founder, Baldwin & Co. Books

Marques is an elite coach. His commitment to his clients, focus on driving results, and discipline to do the work each day is infectious. Working with him, you quickly gain familiarity with the mentality and the intangibles that drive sustained excellence.

Andrew Jacobson

Co-Founder, DIG

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST

Ready to unlock your next level? Apply now.

I personally review every application to make sure this program is the right fit. Spots are limited, and I only work with a select group of committed individuals who are ready to take action.

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