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Muriel speaks about breaking through what holds leaders back— so they can lead with greater impact and ease.
Leaders don’t need more theories—they need clarity, honesty, and a way forward in the moments that matter most. Muriel brings all three. Drawing on decades as an executive coach and C-suite advisor, she brings a direct, insightful lens to the issues leaders wrestle with behind closed doors: setbacks, difficult dynamics, unclear communication, and the relentless pressure to perform at the highest levels.
Whether delivering a keynote, fireside chat, or workshop, Muriel blends strategic insight with unfiltered real-world candor—giving audiences practical and transformational ways to handle day-to-day challenges, navigate complexity, communicate with impact, and make leadership feel less overwhelming and far more purposeful. From unpacking limiting beliefs and elevating communication to coaching participants live, guiding professionals in shaping their careers, and inspiring leaders to raise their level of consciousness, Muriel delivers perspectives that are actionable, honest, and deeply human.
Muriel has spoken at some of the world’s leading organizations, including Harvard Business School, Google, Meta, Marriott, NBCUniversal, the Brookings Institution, the World Bank, the National Institutes of Health, and Georgetown University.
Contact us if you'd like to schedule a talk or discuss a customized presentation. You can also view a list of Muriel’s upcoming and past speaking engagements.
Popular Speaking Topics by Muriel
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Based on Muriel’s best-selling book, Leadership Unblocked, this session reveals the hidden beliefs and internal patterns that limit leaders’ effectiveness. Muriel helps audiences identify and dismantle these blockers—shifting mindset, expanding capacity, and unblocking a more intentional approach to leading in complexity.
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Drawing from her bestselling book Own the Room, Muriel shows leaders how to communicate with presence, authenticity, and influence. Participants learn to uncover their signature voice, elevate how they show up, and communicate in ways that resonate across levels and contexts.
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Inspired by her award-winning HBR podcast Coaching Real Leaders, this highly interactive session brings real-time coaching into the room. Participants surface real challenges, and Muriel works with them on the spot—offering frameworks, insights, and actionable pathways forward.
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Most leaders think they’re coaching—but they’re really not. Drawing on decades of coaching senior executives, Muriel cuts through the noise and teaches leaders the real coaching skills that change how people think and perform: sharper listening, intentional questions, and feedback that actually shifts behavior. Participants learn how to use everyday conversations to build trust, unlock insight, and reduce the friction and rework that drain teams. It’s a practical, candid playbook for leading with more impact—and far less effort.
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High achievers often succeed by performing—proving, perfecting, and pushing through pressure—until those same habits start to cloud their judgment and drain their energy. In this candid keynote address, Muriel inspires leaders to step out of performance mode and reconnect with the clarity, presence, and steadiness that real leadership requires. Drawing on themes from her decades of coaching, she shows leaders how to quiet the noise, release outdated expectations, and lead from a more grounded center. The result is leadership that feels clearer, more intentional, and far less exhausting—because it’s aligned with who they truly are.
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Muriel distills lessons from two decades of coaching high-performing executives to reveal what truly differentiates those who rise. Through real stories and practical tools, she helps leaders navigate complexity, make intentional career choices, and accelerate professional growth.
Keynotes, workshops, and fireside chat formats available.
