Thomas Murrell

Thomas A.C. Murrell MBA CSP – International Business Speaker

Thomas Murrell MBA CSP is a multi-award winning broadcaster, international business speaker, author and professional MC who has been working behind a microphone for more than 35 years.

Described by the Australian Institute of Management as "one of Australia’s leading management thinkers and practitioners" he has both credibility and visibility to ensure your next event is a great success.

He brings corporate expertise to the platform as a former Director of Australian Stock Exchange-listed energy minerals developer Walkabout Resources (ASX:WKT) and Chairman of Singapore and Malaysia-based Hong Bao Media.

Australia’s influential and widely read business magazine, Business Review Weekly describes his leadership style as "committed to using creativity as a competitive edge".

Thomas has been recognised by his peers as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest possible international qualification and accreditation for professional speakers.

His latest book, Insider Secrets of International Speaking (co-author McGraw-Hill International hardcover) is sold around the world.

His speaking topics cover authority and influence, leadership and personal brand, media disruption and fragmentation, small business growth and visibility, and presentation and speaking skills.

With a passion for developing people to their full potential, Thomas is able to combine his hands on leadership experience with expertise in persuasion, reputation management, and creating high performing businesses.

Noted for using metaphors from his experience as a National Junior Hammer Throw Champion to demonstrate his powerful “reputational capital” and “brand trajectory” models, the Vincent Fairfax Fellow is a strong example and advocate of ethical leadership.

A graduate of three Australian Universities, he gained his MBA from the University of Western Australia with Distinction.

This unique combination of leadership, management expertise, and peak performance makes Thomas one of Asia Pacific’s most sought after conference speakers on leadership, influence and business growth.

SPEECH TOPICS

Leading in Difficult Times Understand the five forces impacting on leadership effectiveness in today’s complex world. Learn the “gravity effect” of a strong leader. Be a more powerful and persuasive leader. Discover the five forms of power and how to use these to become a more effective leader for both experienced and aspiring leaders.

Creating High Performance Teams Gain insights into how to create a culture of success. Learn why some teams outperform others. Discover how to manage tension within teams. Develop new confidence in dealing with difficult and non-performing team members.

Overcoming Obstacles Learn how to deal with the pressures of change. Discover how to avoid becoming caught in the “stopper”. Understand the five forces of change.

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