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Todd Barker: I'm Passionate About Inspiring Others

People have described me as an effective listener, trainer, and communicator with a speaking style that is informal, inspiring, humorous, and definitely southern. I am excited to meet you soon and support your journey to better vision, motivation, and teamwork in your relationships and career. 

Headshot photo of Todd Barker in a light blue shirt with arms crossed; senior consultant for Adrian Leadership; speaker, coach, trainer; with faint images of logos for Adrian Leadership and Maxwell Leadership

Qualifications

  • BA English, UNC (Go Heels!)

  • Master's in Communications

  • 35 years in professional services with emphases on communications, community engagement, project management, and agency/public involvement

  • Ministry and non-profit volunteer roles from communications, strategic advisory, building teams, leading small groups, and serving on boards

  • Work and leadership experience within a national firm and small businesses including family-owned brands

  • Leadership and teamwork consulting/training experience across sectors: hospitality/food industry, nonprofits, schools, small/family businesses, entrepreneurs, A/E professional service firms 

  • Unique perspective gained from hospitality and community engagement experience to deliver creative corporate and public training events

Certifications and Licenses

  • Certified Member, Maxwell Leadership Team

  • Certified DISC Consultant

  • Licensed through John Maxwell and other experts with content in communications, teamwork, and leadership skills

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