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KEYNOTE SPEAKER | 3X BEST-SELLING AUTHOR | LEADERSHIP, CULTURE & Impact

HOW YOU SHOW UP CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Big laughs. Powerful stories. Moments that stick. Thomas C. Murray delivers high-energy keynote and interactive workshop experiences that challenge audiences to think differently, lead intentionally, and make a greater impact at work, at home, and in the lives of those around them.

  • 700+

    Keynotes & Events

  • 50

    States Spoken In

  • Top 100

    Influencers in Education

  • 20+

    Years in Leadership

Whether you’re planning a national conference, leadership retreat, professional learning day, or corporate event, Tom brings the energy, authenticity, and practical insights that help audiences connect, reflect, and take action.

MORE THAN A MESSAGE. AN EXPERIENCE THAT STICKS.

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Keynotes

High-energy keynotes that blend humor, powerful storytelling, and practical insights to inspire audiences, challenge assumptions, and spark meaningful change.
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Workshops

Interactive workshops that challenge leaders and teams to think differently, strengthen relationships, and turn powerful ideas into everyday action.
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Book Studies & Resources

Free resources, discussion guides, and practical tools to spark meaningful conversations, deepen understanding, and bring Tom’s books to life.
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See for yourself.

What happens when humor, heart, and honest reflection come together on stage? Audiences laugh, connect, and leave with something to reflect upon long after the event ends. Press play and get a glimpse of what Tom brings to the room.

Latest book · August 2026

The most important person you’ll ever lead is the one in the mirror.

Most books try to motivate you. How You Show Up asks you to meet yourself honestly. There’s often a gap between who we intend to be and who others actually experience. Closing that gap can transform our relationships, strengthen our leadership, and deepen our impact on the people around us.

Change the belief. Change the behavior. Change the outcome.

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