John J. Murphy

Transformation Talk Radio

John J. Murphy is the founder (1988) and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in leadership development, operational excellence, high-performance teamwork, and transformational culture change. John is also an esteemed faculty member of FUEL, Inc, the fastest-growing performance learning company in the world specializing in digital micro-classes. As a business consultant, John has delivered services to some of the world’s leading organizations, including ADP, BMW, Chase, the CIA, Chemtrade, Eli Lilly, GE, GM, GSK, Hilton, Lockheed Martin, Merck, the Michigan State Senate, Perrigo, Prudential, Raytheon Spectrum Health, Target Stores, Teva, the US Navy, and John Wiley & Sons. As an educator, John has trained thousands of people from over 50 countries, including Fortune 500 executives, project leaders, military leaders, managers, and L6s black belts. He has also mentored dozens of project teams in Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Business Process Innovation and Lean Six Sigma applications. As a speaker, John has delivered keynotes and seminars throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Among those he has shared the stage with are General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, Rocky Bleier, and Anthony Robbins. As a critically acclaimed authority on peak performance, transformational leadership and healthy mind-body-spirit, John has appeared on over 500 radio and television stations and his work has been featured in over 50 newspapers nationwide. John is an award-winning author of 20 books and dozens of articles. His books include Sage Leadership, Agent of Change, Miracle Minded Manager, Zentrepreneur, Half-Full, The How of Wow, Pulling Together, Habits Die Hard, Stepping Up, Reinvent Yourself, Leading with Passion, and the 2010 Editor’s Choice (Allbooks Review) Best Inspirational Book of the year, Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace. Among those endorsing John’s books are Dr. Ken Blanchard (co-author, The One-Minute Manager), Dr. Denis Waitley (author, The Psychology of Winning), Richard DeVos (co-founder, Amway Corporation), Peter Secchia (former Ambassador to Italy), General Ed Robertson (retired communications officer, Desert Storm), Dale Dauten (syndicated columnist) and Rocky Bleier (four-time Super Bowl champion). Prior to consulting, John served as corporate director of human resources for Paulstra CRC, an international automotive division of Hutchinson SA in Paris, France. In this role, John led numerous Operational Excellence projects, resulting in multi-million-dollar improvements and significant culture change. John is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (BBA Finance) and the University of Michigan’s Human Resource Executive Program. He is also a former quarterback for Notre Dame.

  1. Aug 12

    Defining Moments: The Decisions that Shape Your Future

    Drawing from several of John’s 20 books, this episode will challenge viewers to identify “defining moments” in their lives and the impact they had on the internal story we tell ourselves. A defining moment can be positive or negative, productive or destructive. The key is in how we respond to them. Examples include losses of any kind. The loss of a loved one. A difficult divorce or break-up. An injury or illness. The loss of a job. Defining moments can also be positive. A new loving relationship. A significant promotion. A major award. A silver-lining. A blessing in disguise. The internal story we tell ourselves and the beliefs we hold in mind have a major impact on the results we get in life. A sad story delivers more grief. A victim consciousness calls for more pain and suffering. The belief in scarcity robs us of abundance. The mind of a champion brings us more victories, despite occasional setbacks. We all have defining moments in our lives – like a fork in the road. Which way do we go? Up or down? Win or lose? Accelerate or decline? In this episode of The Change Mastery Show, John will challenge you to rewrite the internal story you are telling yourself if it is holding you back in any way. He will also challenge you to create new, positive defining moments by stretching your imagination, letting go of resistance, and working through any fear holding you back. You will discover: How to identify and leverage the “defining moments” in your life. What are some of the most pivotal and memorable experiences you have had that have a lasting impact on the choices you make today? What have you learned from them? Your Internal Story: What do you believe you can and can’t do? What is preventing you from living the life of your dreams? How to turn defeat into victory: What does it mean to “Play like a Champion?”

  2. Jun 10

    When it’s Time to Say Goodbye

    How do you feel when you have to say goodbye to someone or something you love? Maybe it’s a loved one moving on. A child leaving home for college. A parent passing on. An unexpected divorce. The loss of a beloved pet. An injury or illness. A job loss, or the end of a career. Are you more likely to feel grief or gratitude? Sorrow or celebration? Anxiety or appreciation? Fear or opportunity? More importantly, how well do you process these feelings, especially if they are troubling? Do some of these feelings linger for long periods of time? Perhaps forever?  In this episode of The Change Mastery Show, John J. Murphy will challenge you to be mindful of your feelings about loss and recognize that whatever you are feeling, you are asking for more. Extended grief will bring you more to grieve. Gratitude for the experiences you have had will draw in more experiences that bring you joy. Fear will attract more fear, while positivity will free you from the weight of suffering you bear. This is universal law. Certainly, it can hurt to say goodbye. This is a human phenomenon. It can also reveal a deep sense of self-regard and egotism. When a loved one dies, do you think they want you to hurt? Or are you hurting because you have attached your feelings to something you cannot control? Does your loved one hurt? Or have they moved on to a realm of pure joy? These are thoughts that are worth contemplating. John has certainly done so, and he will share how shifting his mindset from suffering to salvation has made a world of difference with the many losses he has experienced – personally and professionally. The same opportunity is available to you.  You will discover: How to process loss and grief in a positive way. What does it mean to let it in the front door and out the back door without “inviting it for tea?” How to understand human feelings as frequencies of energy that can shift when you take ownership and change the “channel.” What does a shift in mindset look like in terms of application and experience? How to turn loss into opportunity with a shift in mindset. How do look at any situation as a “blessing in disguise.” What does it mean to be grateful for your problems?

About

John J. Murphy is the founder (1988) and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in leadership development, operational excellence, high-performance teamwork, and transformational culture change. John is also an esteemed faculty member of FUEL, Inc, the fastest-growing performance learning company in the world specializing in digital micro-classes. As a business consultant, John has delivered services to some of the world’s leading organizations, including ADP, BMW, Chase, the CIA, Chemtrade, Eli Lilly, GE, GM, GSK, Hilton, Lockheed Martin, Merck, the Michigan State Senate, Perrigo, Prudential, Raytheon Spectrum Health, Target Stores, Teva, the US Navy, and John Wiley & Sons. As an educator, John has trained thousands of people from over 50 countries, including Fortune 500 executives, project leaders, military leaders, managers, and L6s black belts. He has also mentored dozens of project teams in Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Business Process Innovation and Lean Six Sigma applications. As a speaker, John has delivered keynotes and seminars throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Among those he has shared the stage with are General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, Rocky Bleier, and Anthony Robbins. As a critically acclaimed authority on peak performance, transformational leadership and healthy mind-body-spirit, John has appeared on over 500 radio and television stations and his work has been featured in over 50 newspapers nationwide. John is an award-winning author of 20 books and dozens of articles. His books include Sage Leadership, Agent of Change, Miracle Minded Manager, Zentrepreneur, Half-Full, The How of Wow, Pulling Together, Habits Die Hard, Stepping Up, Reinvent Yourself, Leading with Passion, and the 2010 Editor’s Choice (Allbooks Review) Best Inspirational Book of the year, Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace. Among those endorsing John’s books are Dr. Ken Blanchard (co-author, The One-Minute Manager), Dr. Denis Waitley (author, The Psychology of Winning), Richard DeVos (co-founder, Amway Corporation), Peter Secchia (former Ambassador to Italy), General Ed Robertson (retired communications officer, Desert Storm), Dale Dauten (syndicated columnist) and Rocky Bleier (four-time Super Bowl champion). Prior to consulting, John served as corporate director of human resources for Paulstra CRC, an international automotive division of Hutchinson SA in Paris, France. In this role, John led numerous Operational Excellence projects, resulting in multi-million-dollar improvements and significant culture change. John is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (BBA Finance) and the University of Michigan’s Human Resource Executive Program. He is also a former quarterback for Notre Dame.