DOUBLE NAUTICA
MALIBU TRIATHLON

UCLA Health Director · U.S. Navy SAR Swimmer · USAT Coach · Martial Artist

WHERE THE
CORNER OFFICE MEETS THE
FINISH LINE.

From the Corner Office to Crossing the Finish Line.
Leadership that moves.

I help executives and athletes discover their rhythm and go the distance — through Tai Chi wisdom, West Coast salsa timing, and the disciplined pacing of triathlon. From the open ocean to the corner office.

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Marlon Duarte racing on the bike, race number 3076, mountains in background

On.1

Find Your Beat

The Philosophy

CORNER OFFICE
MEETS THE
FINISH LINE

I'm Marlon Duarte — a healthcare director at UCLA Health, U.S. Navy Search & Rescue swimmer, USAT certified triathlon coach, martial artist, and bilingual leader. My work lives at the intersection of high performance, embodied wisdom, and cultural intelligence.

I've spent over 20 years studying Tai Chi and Kung Fu, competing in endurance races, and leading complex operations in healthcare — discovering that the principles are universal: patience, rhythm, and sustainable power.

Whether you're a C-suite executive chasing balance, or a professional training for their first Ironman — I integrate movement, mindset, and meaning to transform how you lead and perform.

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Tai Chi

Flowing wisdom. Balance through movement.

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Salsa

Precise timing. West Coast rhythm.

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Triathlon

Disciplined pacing. Going the distance.

Coach Marlon open water swimming with athletes at dawn

U.S. NAVY · SEARCH & RESCUE

"Come join me.
The water is fine."

Coach Marlon · Open Water · Dawn Session

Navy SAR · Open Water Mastery

TRAINED TO
SAVE LIVES
IN THE OCEAN.

NOW I TRAIN ATHLETES TO CONQUER IT.

As a U.S. Navy Search & Rescue Swimmer, Marlon was trained to enter the most dangerous open water conditions on earth — at night, in high seas, under pressure — and bring people home alive. This isn't a credential. It's a calling.

For new triathletes, the ocean swim is the discipline that stops them before they start. The dark water. The waves. The disorientation. The panic. Marlon has lived those conditions at an elite level — and he knows exactly how to rewire your relationship with open water, one breath at a time.

Most triathlon coaches teach you how to swim. Marlon teaches you how to be unafraid — the mindset, the breathing, the body awareness that transforms fear into focus. This is what sets Marl.On.1 apart.

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Can't see the bottom? Marlon trained in conditions far more disorienting — and teaches you to trust your body over your eyes.

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Panic at the start line? SAR-level breath control and mental reset protocols bring you back to calm in seconds.

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Fear of what's out there? When your coach jumped into the ocean from a helicopter for a living, perspective shifts fast.

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Swells & currents? Marlon reads open water like a map — and teaches you to work with it, not against it.

U.S. Navy Veteran SAR Swimmer Open Water Certified USMS Swim Coach Fear-to-Finish Protocol

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What I Offer

TRAIN LIKE AN
ATHLETE. LEAD
LIKE A SAGE.

From one-on-one executive coaching and organizational consulting in healthcare, to personalized triathlon training and movement-based workshops — 15+ years of operations leadership meets a lifetime of embodied practice.

Athlete Track

TRIATHLON COACHING

USAT certified coaching for professionals crossing a finish line without sacrificing career or health. Personalized plans built for busy, ambitious people — including Navy SAR open water mastery for new triathletes.

Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 & Full Ironman plans
Open water fear-to-finish swim program
USMS swim technique & SAR breath control
Cycling power & run pacing strategy

Athlete Track

MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS

Unique group experiences blending Tai Chi, salsa rhythm, and athletic performance principles. For corporate teams, healthcare organizations, and endurance communities.

Zone 1 mindfulness & SAR breath training
Salsa rhythm for team synchrony
Tai Chi for executive presence
Martial arts discipline frameworks

Executive Track

LEADERSHIP COACHING

For entry to mid-career leaders and healthcare professionals who want to lead with more balance, resilience, and sustainable high performance. Rooted in somatic intelligence and systems thinking.

1-on-1 leadership development sessions
Embodied decision-making frameworks
Cultural intelligence & bilingual leadership
Stress management through movement

Executive Track

ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING

Healthcare operations consulting leveraging 15+ years of director-level experience at UCLA Health. I help teams build cultures of rhythm, precision, and care.

Healthcare language & hospitality services
Operational efficiency & team alignment
Cultural Humility & bilingual workforce strategy
Workshop facilitation & keynote speaking

The Concept

ON THE 1

"DANCING ON THE FIRST BEAT. TRAINING IN ZONE 1. FINDING YOUR CENTER BEFORE YOU MOVE."

In salsa, "On the 1" means stepping precisely on the first beat — commanding the dance floor with intention, not reaction. In endurance training, Zone 1 is where sustainable power is built: below threshold, in full control, going the distance.

In the ocean, a SAR swimmer knows: panic costs lives. Calm saves them. The same discipline that kept Marlon composed at sea keeps his athletes composed at the start line of a triathlon swim.

This is the philosophy at the heart of everything. Precision. Patience. Presence. Whether you're leading from the corner office, crossing a finish line, or entering dark water — success starts with finding your beat, your center, your 1.

Find Your Rhythm →

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Marlon Duarte cycling on Pacific Coast Highway, Marl.On.1 jersey, Malibu CA

On The Road

PCH.
MILE
BY MILE.

“Relentless forward motion.
That’s the only direction.”

Pacific Coast Highway. Race number 24. Marl.On.1 on the jersey. This is what it looks like when the corner office meets the open road — grit, rhythm, and the kind of focus that only comes from training your mind as hard as your body.

PCHPacific Coast Hwy

#24Race Number

LALos Angeles, CA

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Two Kinds of Winning

THE PODIUM
MOMENT

Every champion knows there are two places where the work pays off — the stage where you speak, and the finish line where you cross. Marlon has stood on both. And he'll help you get there too.

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The Leadership Podium

WHERE LEADERS SPEAK

The boardroom stage. The keynote. The moment a room goes quiet because what you're saying matters. Executive presence isn't given — it's built, one deliberate rep at a time.

Keynote speaking & executive facilitation
Bilingual leadership presence (EN/ES)
Healthcare operations & culture change
UCLA Health · 15+ years director-level

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The Athlete Podium

WHERE ATHLETES FINISH

The finish chute. The medal. The moment your body crosses a line your mind told you was impossible. Every finish line is a podium — and every podium starts in the water.

Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 & Ironman finishes
Open water fear-to-finish transformation
Navy SAR mental toughness protocols
USAT & USMS certified coaching

One Coach · Both Podiums

Whether your podium has a microphone or a medal, the preparation is the same. Find your 1.

Claim Your Podium →

The Journey

MOVEMENT
IN EVERY
FORM

From the corner office to the open water. From the dance floor to the finish line. This is what it looks like to live at the intersection of leadership and endurance.

Marlon Duarte crossing the Malibu Triathlon swim finish in Marl.On.1 jersey

Nautica Malibu Triathlon · Swim Finish

Coach Marlon leading ocean swim group at the beach, pointing toward the water

Open Water Coaching · Zuma Beach

Marlon leading sunrise Tai Chi with healthcare providers on rooftop helipad

Sunrise Tai Chi · Healthcare Team · Rooftop

Marlon coaching group ocean swim session at Zuma Beach, Malibu

Group Ocean Swim · Zuma Beach, Malibu

Coach Marlon selfie with triathlon training group ride at Malibu beach parking lot

Group Ride · Triathlon Training · Malibu

Voices

WHAT THEY SAY

Marlon's Tai Chi sessions during lunch break leave me so energized — I take that energy and channel it towards writing progress notes. I feel so much more productive after doing Tai Chi with Marlon.

Dr. Sylvia G.

Clinical Psychologist

I was terrified of the open water ocean swim. Knowing that Marlon was a Search & Rescue Swimmer in the Navy made me feel safe with him coaching me. Coach Marlon helped me overcome my fear of swimming in the ocean. Going through his training program, I was able to complete my first triathlon and look forward to doing many more!

Kimberly L.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · First Triathlon Finisher

The "On the 1" concept changed how I think about pacing — in my workouts and in my leadership. Marlon is part coach, part philosopher, and completely one of a kind.

Sofia V.

Director of Finance · Olympic Tri Finisher

Let's Connect

READY TO FIND
YOUR RHYTHM?

Whether you're an executive looking to lead with more balance, or a professional ready to conquer the open water and cross a finish line — let's build something together.

I work with a small number of clients at a time to ensure deep, personalized attention. Reach out and let's see if we're a fit.

Los Angeles, California

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TRAINED TOSAVE LIVESIN THE OCEAN.

TRAIN LIKE ANATHLETE. LEADLIKE A SAGE.