Help Your People Think Clearly, Communicate Powerfully and Perform at Their Best
Gerry works with HR leaders, L&D professionals and senior leaders who want tools grounded in how our brains actually work.
Let’s TalkTRUSTED BY:
–– MEET THE SPEAKER
Gerry Murray
Host of the Leading People PodcastÂ
Most leadership experts have never stood on a stage in front of 10,000 people, wondering if they'd hold the room. Gerry has, and that experience changes how you think about performance, presence and what it really takes to bring people with you.
His ongoing research and regular conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers mean he consistently brings fresh insight to the leadership and development challenges that matter most right now.
His focus is practical. He translates what we know about how our brains actually work into tools people can use when the stakes are real.
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–– THE ROLE OF AN EXTERNAL VOICE ––
Why an external speaker?
When pressure rises, people don’t need more motivation.
They need clarity — in thinking, conversations, and decisions.
An external speaker helps teams pause, see what's really happening, and change how decisions get made.
Creates space to think more clearly
Opens up conversations that matter
Shifts how people approach decisions
People leave with something they can use
–– WE SEE THIS OFTEN ––Â
People are under pressure but nobody's naming what's really going on. Conversations stay on the surface. Decisions feel harder than they should — or produce results nobody expected.
These aren't signs of a failing organisation. They're signs that people need better tools for how they think, lead and work together.
Let's Chat–– KEYNOTE FORMATS ––
Choose the level of depth that fits your context
— Core keynote
âś“ A proven keynote built around Gerry's core themes
âś“ Clear message and structure delivered with consistency
âś“ Light adaptation to your audience or industry
âś“ Minimal preparation required
Best for: organisations that need a strong, memorable message with a fast turnaround
Preparation: a short briefing conversation
Timeline: fastest option
— Adapted keynote
âś“ Gerry's core framework, shaped around your industry, role or organisational context
âś“ Same depth of insight, with language and examples that resonate with your specific audience
âś“ Real situations your people will recognise
âś“ High relevance without a heavy build
Best for: teams that need depth and connection without a full custom process
Preparation: briefing + focused interview
Timeline: moderate preparation
— Custom keynote
âś“ A fully bespoke session built around a specific challenge or strategic moment
âś“ Content and flow developed from scratch in close collaboration
âś“ Designed for situations where a standard format simply won't do
âś“ Gerry's most immersive and high-impact format
Best for: Critical moments where the stakes are high and the message needs to land with precision
Preparation: Interviews, deeper discovery, ongoing collaboration
Timeline: Longest preparation, highest level of involvement
— Keynote PlusÂ
The full day format. A morning keynote that sets the thinking, followed by an afternoon workshop where your people put it into practice.
âś“ Insight and application in a single day
âś“ Workshop themes flow directly from the keynote
âś“ Ideal when you need both the spark and the substance
âś“ Particularly suited to away days, leadership retreats and annual conferences
Best for: organisations that want lasting behavioural change, not just a memorable morning
Preparation: briefing plus focused interview
Timeline: moderate to full preparation depending on workshop depth
— BEYOND THE KEYNOTE —
Gerry also works with organisations as:
A Facilitator — designing and hosting events, panel discussions and leadership conversations.
A Trainer — delivering workshops that extend keynote themes into practical team application.
A Coach — working with individuals and teams on leadership development, using tools including the Harrison Paradox and Leadership Impact Survey.
Interested in any of these?Â
Let's have a Conversation
— Get to Know Gerry —
Listen to the Leading People Podcast
Conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers on leadership, people and performance. Thought-provoking questions. Profound answers.
Read the Leading Edge Newsletter
Fresh thinking on leadership delivered to your inbox every two weeks. Every edition includes something to put into practice before the next one lands.
Attend the next Leading People Café
A live experience with Gerry. Small group. Real conversations. More conversation, less presentation. The antidote to death by PowerPoint.
–– IS THIS THE RIGHT MOMENT TO PAUSE AND TALK? ––
Start the conversation
Complex situations often don’t need more input — they need space to think.
A short conversation can help surface what matters most and clarify the next step.