About Gerry

Gerry Murray is a keynote speaker, leadership educator and Founder & CEO of Wide Circle. He specialises in transforming insights from neuroscience, behavioural psychology and communication science into practical tools that help people collaborate, lead and perform at their best.

Drawing on a diverse background in business, performance, music, theatre, sport, teaching, consulting and coaching, Gerry works with individuals and teams who want to excel in high-pressure, fast-changing environments. His work blends scientific rigour with real-world experience and a natural flair for communication that engages and inspires audiences.

Gerry has delivered programmes for major EU institutions and global organisations, and he hosts the acclaimed Leading People podcast.

What Clients Say

“It is rare to come across such an experienced talent like Gerry. His ability to get participants engaged and to communicate complex processes in a simple way is outstanding.”
— John Di Stefano, Founder, Entrepreneur Academy

“Gerry is the most inspiring coach, trainer, public speaker and professional communicator I have ever come across. Any organisation that needs to motivate employees or engage and entertain an audience must get in touch with him.”
— Coralia Catana, European Commission

Keynote Speaking

Gerry delivers high-impact keynotes at conferences, leadership events and organisational gatherings. His talks combine compelling storytelling, behavioural insight and practical takeaways that audiences can apply immediately.

Signature Keynotes

Collaborative Capacity

How teams build trust, navigate conflict and work brilliantly together under pressure.

People Leave Managers, Not Organisations

What the science of human behaviour teaches us about great leadership and employee motivation.

Adaptive Capacity

How leaders make smarter choices and perform at their best in times of uncertainty.

Learning to Learn

How people learn, unlearn and transfer knowledge into real-world performance.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Gerry offers a curated suite of workshops that deepen the practical application of his keynote themes. These can be delivered as stand-alone sessions or as a follow-on to a keynote.

Aligned Workshops

Under Collaborative Capacity:

Conversations that Matter
Influencing & Negotiation Skills
Conflict-to-Collaboration Lab

Under People Leave Managers, Not Organisations:

Team Leader Essentials (Core Modules)
Leadership Impact Coaching
Building Trust & Psychological Safety

Under Adaptive Capacity:

Behavioural Intelligence & Situational Awareness
Performing Under Pressure
Managing Emotions in Challenging Times

Under Learning to Learn:

Learning to Learn Deep Dive
Learning Transfer Techniques
Better Talent Development Decisions (Harrison Assessments)

How Organisations Work with Gerry

Keynote speaking (20–60 minutes)
Keynote + Workshop Packages
Leadership & Team Development Programmes