Marcus Barnes is a seasoned writer with over 20 years of experience across a multitude of disciplines within print and online journalism. Marcus has been published in Cambridge University Press, Forbes, Thames & Hudson, The Guardian, The Independent, TimeOut, and many more.
Outside of his professional work, Marcus has studied and experienced numerous healing modalities as part of a lifelong commitment to self-development. He now combines his knowledge of wellbeing with his professional experience to coach and mentor people, utilising the power of writing to aid them in their personal growth.
Marcus’ ultimate aim is that everyone he works with never has to return to him and that they go back to their daily lives equipped with a set of tools that will help them navigate all the ups and downs life throws at them.
Many people have difficulty with writing, often putting it on a pedestal and thinking they're not good at it. Writing is scientifically proven to support and improve our mental health. No matter whether you have a strong grasp of grammar or not, simply expressing yourself through writing has a multitude of benefits.
As a seasoned writer, Marcus Barnes’ aim is to walk you through a number of simple, yet powerful, exercises to help you learn to tap into your emotions and channel them into the written word. Your team will come away from this talk with a newfound confidence with writing, and an ability to express themselves freely through it - an essential tool that can be used anytime, anywhere.
