Bring Leading Wholly to your organization or event

What if leadership wasn’t about projecting perfection—but about leading with wholeness?

Nathan Murfield, Ph.D., 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.

Signature Keynotes & Talks

1. 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.

2. Leading Wholly: The Six Aspects of Whole-Person Leadership

A powerful introduction to the Leading Wholly framework, which integrates diversity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, curiosity, empowerment, and authenticity.
Audiences walk away with practical tools for bringing all six aspects to life in their own leadership.

3. From Breakdown to Breakthrough

Nathan’s personal story of burnout and recovery—and what it taught him about sustainable leadership. This talk resonates with leaders under pressure, reminding them that vulnerability and self-awareness are the foundations of resilience.

4. 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.

What Audiences Gain

• Practical tools for becoming more authentic, resilient leaders

• Research-backed insights delivered through story and humor

• A fresh perspective that connects across industries and leadership levels

• Permission to lead with their whole selves—and invite others to do the same

Speaking Formats

• Keynotes (in-person or virtual)

• Leadership conferences & retreats

• Corporate events & offsites

• Panel discussions & fireside chats

Each engagement is customized to your audience, industry, and goals.

About Nathan Murfield, Ph.D.

Nathan is a research scientist turned global executive and author of Leading Wholly: How Real Leaders Bring Their Whole Selves to Work (coming July 2026).
He’s led multinational engineering and service teams, combining technical rigor with deep curiosity about what makes leaders worth following.
Through his speaking, training, and writing, Nathan helps everyday leaders move beyond performance into presence.