Marques Powell

About Marques Powell

As a U.S. Army Commanding Officer with more than a decade of leadership experience, I’ve led over 300 soldiers across ten specialized sections through 25+ high-pressure, no fail missions. Through tough challenges, I\'ve built a reputation for turning adversity into achievement and leading with purpose under pressure. Now pursuing my Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, I’m passionate about pairing technical innovation with strategic leadership to help organizations build secure, scalable, and future ready environments. My goal is to bridge the gap between people, processes, and technology so teams can operate with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Alongside my military career, I operate as a Leadership Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. I help schools, teams, and organizations transform their personal and professional battlefields into breakthrough success. Through the Breakthrough Leadership framework, I teach students, educators, and emerging leaders how to cultivate emotional discipline, build strong mindsets, and show up with purpose when pressure is highest.Whether I’m commanding troops, guiding cross functional teams, consulting leaders, or speaking on stage, my mission is the same: use my story, my scars, and my experience to empower others to rise stronger through their struggles and lead with character when it matters most. If you’re looking to strengthen your culture, develop your leaders, or inspire your students or teams, I’d love to connect!

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Powell Leadership Solutions

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Deliver keynote speeches and leadership workshops for high schools, colleges, and corporate organizations, helping students and professionals turn personal battles into breakthrough success.• Develop and teach frameworks on resilience, purpose-driven leadership, mindset, discipline, and high-performance habits, tailored to audiences ranging from students to senior-level teams.• Design and lead transformational sessions rooted in real-world military leadership experience, equipping audiences with practical tools for navigating adversity, managing pressure, and leading themselves with clarity.

Education

• Trailhead by Salesforce

  Https://Trailblazer.me/Id/Mpowell41

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies