Mike Murphy brings more than three decades of experience as a commercial leader and trusted advisor in the leadership development industry.
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He has worked extensively with Fortune 500, middle-market and start-up companies seeking to develop their leaders and teams to achieve new levels of growth, business and cultural transformation.
As GDS’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mike is responsible for leading the company through its next phase of growth which includes building opportunities for learning and collaboration with clients and peers, and the recent launch of the GDS Thought Leadership Series.
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Education
B.A.. | Bucknell University
Institute for Professional Excellence In Coaching (IPEC)
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Key Professional Experience
President/Owner, Leadership Advantage
Global Account Leader, Development Dimensions International
Senior VP, Client Growth, Lodestone People Consulting
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Certifications
Professional Coaching Certificate, IPEC
Certified Facilitator, Targeted Selection, DDI
Certified Facilitator, Interaction Management, DDI
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Author
Six Questions to Assess Your Team’s Vision: McGraw Hill team and Organizational Development Sourcebook
Why Fight Change When You Can Make It Work for You: NJ Business newspaper
Speeches
Leadership, change, transformation at NY/NJ area conferences including SHRM, Press Association, Hospital Association, The Association for Mental Health Agencies,