Ric Marks | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Current position (3)

Founder

Ultimate Marks

Founder

Strategic Stack

Owner & Operator

Ric's Property and Lawn Care

Degrees (4)

Diploma in Information Technology

Blended Learning International

2011

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Canberra Institute of Technology

2004 to 2008

ITIL v4 Certified

AXELOS

2023 to 2024

Dare to Lead Trained

Lead with Courage

2024

Bio

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Professional & Direct

I’m Ric Marks — leadership coach and founder of Ultimate Marks. With 20+ years across trades, tech, and teams, I help business owners lead with clarity and build systems that serve life, not the other way around. I speak on partnered leadership, rebuilding after failure, and legacy-driven business.

Why I Speak

I know what it’s like to lose everything — and rebuild with purpose. I’m Ric Marks, a leadership coach who speaks from experience: from bankruptcy to business, from burnout to fatherhood. I help people lead with courage, clarity, and compassion through life’s hardest seasons.

Legacy Leadership

I'm Ric Marks — father of five, leadership coach, and the voice behind Legacy Over Hype. I help men lead lives their children would be proud of — grounded in presence, not performance. My talks explore how fatherhood refines leadership and how legacy is built one decision at a time.

Fatherhood & Leadership

I’m a father, coach, and man of faith — passionate about helping men lead with humility, strength, and purpose. After falling hard and learning to rebuild with God at the centre, I now help others live intentionally, love boldly, and leave a lasting legacy. My talks weave personal testimony with practical leadership, rooted in grace and conviction.

Meet Ric

I’m Ric Marks, founder of Strategic Stack — helping small businesses design smarter tech strategies that scale. With a background in electrical trades and government IT leadership, I’ve spent two decades bridging the gap between humans and systems. I speak on practical digital architecture, workflow clarity, and how to build tech that actually serves your people and growth goals.

Presentations

Presentations (7)

Legacy Over Hype: Fatherhood With Purpose

This talk challenges men to redefine success through presence, not performance. Drawing from personal experience as a father of five and leadership coach, Ric explores what it means to build a legacy worth leaving — at home and in the world. Ideal for men’s events, parenting groups, or leadership retreats.

Partnered Leadership: How Real Influence Starts at Home

True leadership isn’t about being in charge — it’s about being in partnership. In this session, Ric introduces his Partnered Leadership framework, showing how fathers, founders, and everyday leaders can lead with clarity, compassion, and conviction by starting where it matters most.

Rebuilding From Rock Bottom: Leadership Lessons After Losing It All

After facing bankruptcy and rebuilding his life and businesses, Ric shares the hard-won truths about resilience, responsibility, and leadership under pressure. This talk is raw, real, and practical — perfect for audiences navigating setbacks or seeking a fresh foundation for their next chapter.

Lead What You Live: The Hidden Power of Integrity in Modern Leadership

We’ve had enough hype and hustle. This keynote challenges leaders to align who they are with how they lead. Ric walks through key shifts to build trust, model integrity, and create real influence in your team, your business, and your family.

The Strategic Stack: Simplifying Tech for Small Business Growth

Tech shouldn’t feel overwhelming. In this session, Ric equips business owners with a clear framework for choosing and using digital tools that actually support their business goals. Learn how to create a tech stack that fits your team, your budget, and your long-term strategy.

Clarity Over Complexity: Time, Tools, and Systems That Work

Many leaders are drowning in tools and starving for clarity. This workshop breaks down how to simplify your workflow, align your calendar with your values, and build a system that serves both your business and your life.

The Classy King: Raising the Standard for Modern Masculinity

What does it mean to be a man of honour today? This keynote explores how men can lead with strength and humility, break generational cycles, and embody character that inspires the next generation. For men’s groups, fatherhood summits, or leadership forums seeking deeper substance.