Keynote · Workshop · Retreat
What if leadership
wasn't about projecting perfection?
Nathan Murfield delivers keynotes and talks that challenge traditional leadership models — and invite audiences to lead from their whole selves.
Blending science, story, and humor, Nathan makes leadership both deeply human and immediately actionable — drawing on two decades of experience leading multinational teams and the research that became Leading Wholly.
Nathan Murfield, PhD
Ph.D. · University of Minnesota
Harvard Business School
20+ Years Global Leadership
Author, Leading Wholly
Speaking Fee
Available upon inquiry
Four Talks.
Each customized to your audience, industry, and goals.
Framework Talk
Leading Wholly: the six aspects of whole-person leadership.
A powerful introduction to the Leading Wholly framework — integrating diversity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, lifelong learning, empowerment, and authenticity. Audiences walk away with practical tools for bringing all six aspects to life in their own leadership.
Keynote
Why authenticity beats authority.
Most leaders try to earn respect through confidence and control. Nathan shows why trust is built not through flawless leadership but through honest, human leadership — and how authenticity consistently outperforms authority.
Personal Story
From breakdown to breakthrough.
Nathan's personal story of burnout and recovery — and what it taught him about sustainable leadership. This talk resonates deeply with leaders under pressure, reminding them that vulnerability and self-awareness are the foundations of resilience.
Keynote
How vulnerability builds stronger teams.
The surprising power of imperfection and empathy in driving team trust, creativity, and performance. Leaders learn how to create cultures of safety and connection — without sacrificing accountability or results.
More Than Inspiration.
Content that stays with people long after the applause.
Practical Tools
Immediately applicable frameworks for leading more authentically and resiliently — tools people use the same week.
Fresh Perspective
Content that connects across industries, roles, and leadership levels — no matter where people are in their journey.
Research-Backed Insight
Science delivered through story and humor — accessible without losing rigor. Ideas that hold up under scrutiny.
Permission to Lead Wholly
A genuine shift in how leaders see themselves — and the people they lead. The kind of reframe that lasts.
Available In-Person
and Virtually.
Across a full range of engagement types.
and Virtually.
Keynotes
Leadership Conferences & Retreats
Panel Discussions & Fireside Chats
Corporate Events & Off-Sites
Academic & Research Events
A Keynote Opens the Door.
For lasting behavior change, Nathan extends the work beyond the stage.
Training & Workshops
Embed the framework in your leadership culture.
Half-day to multi-week programs that go beyond inspiration — building the habits, language, and systems that make Leading Wholly real for your organization. Available as standalone workshops or paired with a keynote.
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1:1 Executive Coaching
Continue the work at the individual level.
Participants who want to go deeper after a talk can book 1:1 coaching directly through Trafora. Structured 3- and 6-month engagements for leaders ready to align who they are with how they lead — not just in theory, but in practice.
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Book Nathan to Speak
Ready to bring Leading Wholly
to your organization or event?
Let's design an experience that resonates long after the applause. Speaking fees are available upon inquiry and vary by engagement type, travel, and organization. Reach out and we'll design something together.