OFFGRID the Keynote / Speaking
THE OFF-GRID MINDSET
Dismantling the Hierarchy. Diffusing the Noise. Reclaiming the 80%.
The Origin: A Native Blueprint for High-Resolution Leadership
Most leaders operate within "The Ladder" - a rigid social software of status-checking, comparison, and "performative" behavior.
I was born without that software.
My perspective was forged at a kitchen table that defied conventional hierarchy. My elders ranged from factory floor innovators to Justices of the Peace, school founders, and Senior Executives. Because I saw excellence across the entire human spectrum, I never learned to see "status" as a vertical climb. I saw it as a flat, expansive landscape.
This is the Perceptual Outlier mindset. It is a native, Nordic-style egalitarianism that allows me to bypass social "noise" and see the truth of a room, a person, or a strategy instantly. It is why I could transition from 20 years of Corporate Account Management and Entrepreneurship to BBC film sets in my 50s without formal training. I didn’t see a "ceiling" - I only saw the work.
The Strategic Advantage: Why the "Outlier" Wins
In the age of AI, logic is a commodity. The new premium is Human Presence. When a team is "Off-Grid," they stop monitoring for "acceptability" and start delivering Juxtapositional Innovation.
I help organisations recover the "Intelligence Tax" by teaching leaders how to:
- See What Others Miss: Bypass the biases of age, race, and gender to identify high-value opportunities and "stealth" talent.
- Command the Room, Not the Rank: Cultivate a "Flat-Horizon Authority" that builds trust faster and eliminates ego-friction.
- Deliver Beyond the Script: Shift from "Performance Culture" (rehearsed and safe) to "Presence Culture" (adaptive and high-impact).
Signature Keynotes for High-Stakes Environments
1. THE OFF-GRID MINDSET: Innovation from a Flat Horizon
Best for: Senior Leadership, Founders, and Creative Disruptors.
- Dismantling "Status Noise": How to reclaim the 80% of brainpower currently wasted on hierarchy-checking.
- The Outlier’s Eye: A masterclass in juxtapositional thinking - connecting the dots that "ladder-thinkers" miss.
- Presence as Strategy: Why the most influential person in the room is the one who is the least moved by the noise.
2. LIGHTER: Diffuse the Noise
Best for: High-capacity teams facing decision fatigue and "Performance Burnout."
- Locating the Load: Identifying the specific "performance filters" slowing down your team's decision-making.
- The End of Self-Monitoring: Moving from "Is this okay to say?" to radical, actionable candour.
- Cognitive Liberation: The framework for returning a team to its full intellectual bandwidth.
The Laboratory: Presence Under Pressure
Drawing from high-stakes environments - from corporate boardrooms to BBC film sets -Ingrid demonstrates that Presence is the only thing AI cannot replicate.
Directors often remark that Ingrid "delivers far beyond expectations." This isn't a fluke; it is the result of an Off-Grid Mindset that doesn't acknowledge social ceilings. When you stop performing, you start outperforming.
Global Recognition
"Ingrid is a phenomenal, captivating speaker... she bravely shares the shift from effort to presence."
— Jessica Ajayi, Event Organiser
"Always love listening to the wonderful Ingrid Marsh."
— Robert McCargow, PWC, Artificial Intelligence Programme Leader
Why Book Ingrid?
Bookers don't just hire Ingrid for a "talk." They hire her to reset the frequency of the room.
- The Result: Faster decision-making, reduced groupthink, and a team that is finally "Lighter" - operating at 100% bandwidth.
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Formats
- 45–60 minute keynote
- Keynote + moderated Q&A
- Conference panels
- Executive roundtables
- Leadership offsites
UK and international bookings available.
What Audiences Say about Ingrid
Ingrid Marsh is a phenomenal and captivating speaker! Ingrid gave our Closing Keynote and not only did she capture our audience, she also related to each and every one of them. This in itself is a characteristic of a phenomenal speaker. Ingrid carried the audience along on her journey AND actively made them a part of her delivery. She bravely shared her most personal struggles and showed vulnerability which truly inspired and connected with the audience. She was truthful, blunt and 100% transparent as she spoke to the audience of Career minded Women in Business.
Jessica Ajayi, Event Organiser - Get Supply Ready.
“Ingrid Marsh is a fantastic public speaker!”
— Google Campus
"Always love listening to the wonderful Ingrid Marsh"
Robert McCargow, PWC, Artificial Intelligence Programme Leader and the 38th most influential person in the world in AI.
Robert McCargow, PWC, Artificial Intelligence Programme Leader and the 38th most influential person in the world in AI.
"Just wanted to say thank you for the talk on Monday. It has certainly got us thinking about the unconscious bias that might exist in the work we do. We spend a lot of time trying to avoid personal bias, that's important for great design but I've never really considered there might be a gender, race, social bias lurking within the design patterns we choose. It's helpful to be reminded of where our blind spots might be. Thanks again.
-- Elliot Engers - Co-Founder and CEO of Infinity Health
"Ingrid is fire!! Innovative, Engaging, Raw.”
— Lanre Atijosan - The Beauty Bank
“Great opening presentation by Ingrid Marsh. Thought provoking indeed!”
— FALAK S SALEEM
“Great energy, great speaker, great inspiration with some wonderful tips too.”
— Sara Stafford-Williams
“I echo the too! Great event last night. Loved the vibe and the positive energy in the room.”
— Parwinder Da le
“Wonderful event! Love what you are doing and stand for. ”
— Natasha Hayles
“If I wore a wig, could I come to your courses too?” — Michael G —
Booking Enquiries
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IngridMarsh@btinternet.com
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