Hello. I'm Marcus O'Dair, a professor and consultant supporting innovation in the creative industries and higher education through research, coaching and training. I offer evidence-based support for leadership development, career change and start-up formation.

Maybe you’re keen to move into management or feeling imposter syndrome in a new leadership role.
Maybe you have an idea for a new business but want to dip a toe in the water before jumping in.
Maybe you’re ready to leave your job but you're not sure what you want to do instead.
I'm a Professor of Innovation and Creativity and an independent consultant.
I offer:
I have coached leaders from first management role to CEO/MD, with funding from the UK government as well as individual clients.
While much of my work is with small and medium-sized business, I have also worked with clients from United Talent Agency, Arts Council England and Goldsmiths, University of London.
And I have delivered training around the world from Accra to Amman.
I have also consulted for organisations including Linux Foundation, the Institute of Coding and Blockchain Research Institute.
I have written books on creativity and innovation, one of them a Radio 4 book of the week. I am currently writing a book on creative leadership for Cambridge University Press.
I have contributed to the Guardian and the Independent and broadcast on the BBC and CNN. And I have given talks around the world from KPMG in London to Thompson Reuters in New York.
I have an MBA and a PhD as well as postgraduate certificates in both executive and team coaching. And I'm a member of the Association for Coaching.
Earlier in my career, I spent time as a session musician with Passenger. And I released four acclaimed albums - and performed at the Pompidou Centre and Royal Albert Hall - as one half of Grasscut.
I'm based in Brighton but also work in London and online.
100% of my coaching clients say they would recommend me to a friend or colleague.
Want to know more? Drop me an email.
How does the coaching work?
01.
Arrange an initial (free) call to gauge rapport and discuss goals
02.
Book a one-off trial session to test the water
03.
Commit to the full programme - typically another five sessions