Joseph 

KING

Barkley

President of MPI, Executive Coach

Joseph King Barkley is a Los Angeles–based leader, coach, and former television and film songwriter who has been married to his wife, Katie, for over 20 years. Together, they consider their greatest and most meaningful work to be raising their two daughters, Tessa and Marlow.

 

Before dedicating himself to leadership and coaching, Joseph built a successful career as an independent musician, performing more than 250 shows a year and writing songs featured on hit television series such as Grey’s Anatomy, 20/20, General Hospital, and One Life to Live. His creative and entrepreneurial spirit later led him to grow multiple nonprofits — scaling one organization from 200 to 1,000 members and from $20,000 to $1.3 million annually in just two years, and another from 9 to over 1,000 members, generating $1.1 million in annual donations within five years.

 

Today, Joseph brings that same vision and drive to his coaching practice, where he helps accomplished individuals and teams clarify purpose, navigate transitions, and lead with courage and authenticity. A seasoned motivational speaker, he has addressed audiences as large as 22,000 people, grown a YouTube following of 18,000 weekly viewers, and authored three books alongside more than 100 published songs.

 

His expertise spans motivational speaking, vision casting, leadership development, strategic planning, cultural design, entrepreneurship, and organizational growth—making him a trusted guide for leaders ready to expand their impact and discover what they are truly capable of.

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coaching Expertise

• Executive Team Alignment

• Vision Casting & Execution

• Leadership Development

•  Transformation Management

 

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client testimonials
Rodrigo Alcaine CEO, Eastridge Workforce Solutions

Working with Kristin and her team is fundamentally changing the way we lead, think, and perform. They have Alcaineus realize that the "intuitive fences" we had placed around ourselves, limits we didn’t even know existed, can be expanded far beyond what we thought possible. If you're looking for a true catalyst to unlock new levels of performance and potential, Kristin and the Novus Global team are the ones you want by your side.

Christie Cloud Business Development Manager, ESPN Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney Company

Working with Kristin has been a transformative experience. I was surprised to learn how much a person's confidence, or lack thereof, is influenced by our recurring self-thoughts. The mind can be sneaky with negative self-talk, making limiting beliefs seem like mere observations. Kristin opened my eyes to this phenomenon and equipped me with tools to upend these ingrained thought processes.

Roman Oben Sports Business & Athletics Executive | Board Member | Community Servant | NFL VP of Football Development

Through our coaching, Kristin challenged me to think bigger, identify blind spots, and approach opportunities with clarity and intentionality. Her unique ability to balance encouragement with accountability pushed me further than I thought possible. The results have been tangible, both personally and professionally. Kristin also facilitated a workshop for members of my staff, and the impact went beyond individual growth - it shifted how our team works together.