Contributors

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Gary Ryan

Gary Ryan is the owner and Founding Director of Organisations That Matter, a boutique leadership consulting firm.

I work with organisations to help their leaders perform in a manner that is great for the people they lead, great for organisational results and great for themselves! The leaders I coach accelerate revenue, decrease costs, increase employee autonomy & engagement and raise their personal incomes and career opportunities.

If you are good at what you do but want to be extraordinary, then I will support you, challenge you and educate you so that you can break through the barriers that are holding you back from the business performance you know you can create. And, in the process, enable the people in your organisation to shine.

Are you up for the challenge?

I work with individual leaders, their teams, departments and whole organisations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyryan1/

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Barry McDonald

With 20 years in the health and fitness industry, I’ve had the privilege of learning from and working alongside some of the best operators and leaders in the field. From leading large-scale health club operations nationally to designing and developing premium fitness facilities across Australia and New Zealand, I’ve gained extensive experience and insight into the evolving potential of health, fitness, and wellness experiences. I am a dynamic leader with a proven ability to create, align, and execute a compelling vision that inspires teams and drives performance. My track record includes building high-performing teams, managing complex multi-site operations, and delivering exceptional business outcomes. With expertise in managing Profit & Loss and a strong focus on improving profitability and long-term stability, I excel at balancing innovation with operational excellence. I’m passionate about empowering people and creating sustainable success.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-mcdonald-297a38a8/

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Captain Marques Powell

Marques Powell is a Leadership Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and U.S. Army Commanding Officer who helps individuals and organizations turn pressure into performance. From cleaning bathrooms at Chick-fil-A to commanding over 300 soldiers in high-stakes military operations, Marques embodies the power of discipline, faith, and resilience. He led a once-disregarded military unit from last place to first among eight sister companies by transforming its culture through character, communication, and consistency.

 

With a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Psychology, Marques bridges leadership precision with deep emotional intelligence—delivering transformational experiences that resonate across boardrooms, classrooms, and everything in between. His story is proof that where you start doesn't define you—how you lead through pressure does. Through keynotes, consulting, and training, Marques equips audiences to rise through adversity and lead with conviction.

https://marquespowellspeaks.com

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Tracy Curingtom

Hey! I'm Tracy Curington and I'm the Founder of 180 Turnarounds & TMC Coaching. I've been building and operating businesses for the past 10 years. I've been focused on developing leaders, business owners and teams for the past 5 years with organizations such as John Maxwell and Grant Cardone.

I'm now 100% focused on 180 Turnarounds and TMC Coaching with the goal of helping others and growing businesses to the next level and impacting the communities around them. We strive to build a national impact through food as it is the most important part of our lives, and we want to make the process as easy and as accessible as possible.

Our Mission is to help quick-service restaurants increase revenue using leadership and teamwork, and creating easy-to-implement strategies, giving customers an incredible experience.

Let's Win Together!

https://180turnarounds.com/