The Future of Leadership Is Human
Unlock trust, agility, and innovation through coaching that puts people at the center of performance.
Leadership today isn’t about command and control teams, it’s about connection, courage, and care.
For more than 30 years, Marty Murphy has helped leaders and organizations across industries navigate change, elevate emotional intelligence, and lead with authenticity.
As an executive coach and human-centered leadership advocate, Marty partners with leaders in multiple industries to unlock their distinct strengths and build cultures where people and performance thrive together. His coaching illuminates blind spots, strengthens relationships, and ignites a ripple effect that transforms not only teams — but entire organizations.
What Clients Are Saying
“Marty doesn’t just coach — he transforms how you see yourself as a leader.”
Senior Executive, Healthcare Industry
His approach helped me recognize the blind spots holding me back and gave me tools to lead with greater empathy and confidence. My team noticed the shift almost immediately.
“Every conversation with Marty creates clarity.”
VP, Technology Firm
He helped me connect strategy with purpose — and people with possibility. Our leadership team is more aligned, and the results speak for themselves.
“Human-centered leadership isn’t a buzzword with Marty — it’s a lived experience.”
Director, Financial Services
.png)
"People aren't checkboxes on a form. They're stories, relationships, and possibilities waiting to be seen."
A Journey of Leadership and Service
Before becoming a coach, Marty held senior and executive leadership roles in marketing, sales, and operations at a Fortune 250 financial services company. He later led a division of a boutique executive search firm, partnering with Fortune 500 clients to identify and develop top leadership talent.
In 2010, Marty co-founded Exceleration Partners, where he continues to work with leaders across sectors to facilitate leadership programs and challenge organizations to put people—not process—at the center of transformation. He helps leaders communicate with intention and authenticity so they can move work forward with greater alignment, impact, and momentum.
​
What Clients Value
Clients value Marty’s sharp insight, his willingness to challenge, and his knack for surfacing blind spots others miss. Blending real-world executive experience with practical tools, he’s someone clients trust to see what’s getting in the way. His work creates a ripple effect across teams—grounded, strategic, and deeply human—helping leaders move beyond expertise into real influence and impact.
​
Thought Leadership
“Thought leadership is the courage to see differently and the clarity to help others see it too.”
For Marty, thought leadership means elevating human-centered leadership — guiding leaders to leverage their uniqueness, cultivate empathy, and build environments where people and performance thrive together. He helps leaders move beyond managing teams to inspiring movements within their organizations.
Ready to explore what human-centered leadership can unlock for you, your team and your organization?
Services
For more than 30 years, I've partnered with executives and organizations building human-centered leadership that drives real results. My approach is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: when leaders embrace their humanity, they unlock the kind of trust, agility, and innovation that transforms organizations.
Whether you're navigating complexity, building high-performing teams, or expanding your leadership capacity, I provide the insights and strategies you need to step beyond expertise and into influence.
Human-Centered Leadership Development
Putting people at the center of business transformation
Leadership is no longer about command and control — it's about connection. I help leaders develop the mindset, skills, and behaviors needed to create environments where people thrive. This work focuses on leveraging your unique strengths, cultivating empathy, and building authentic relationships that drive performance.
What this looks like:
-
Building resilience and emotional agility
-
Developing strategic frameworks for decision-making in uncertainty
-
Leading organizational change initiatives
-
Managing stakeholder expectations during transitions
-
Creating clarity and direction when the path forward is unclear
Ideal for: Leaders facing organizational change, market disruption, or significant business challenges.
​
Emotional & Conversational Intelligence
Building deeper connections and effective communication
The ability to understand and manage emotions — both your own and others' — is fundamental to effective leadership. I help leaders develop emotional intelligence and conversational intelligence skills that enable them to build stronger relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and create environments where honest dialogue thrives.
What this looks like:
-
Developing self-awareness and emotional regulation
-
Mastering difficult conversations and conflict resolution
-
Building trust through authentic communication
-
Reading and responding to team dynamics
-
Creating space for diverse perspectives and voices
Ideal for: Leaders who want to strengthen their interpersonal effectiveness and create more collaborative team environments.
Building High-Performing Teams
Creating environments where collaboration thrives
High-performing teams don't happen by accident — they're built through intentional leadership. I work with leaders and teams to create the conditions for exceptional performance: clear purpose, psychological safety, effective communication, and mutual accountability.
What this looks like:
-
Assessing and improving team dynamics
-
Establishing clear roles, goals, and accountability
-
Building trust and psychological safety
-
Developing collaborative problem-solving capabilities
-
Creating team agreements and operating norms
-
Facilitating team alignment sessions
Ideal for: Leaders building new teams, transforming underperforming teams, or taking teams to the next level of performance.
Expanding Leadership Mindset & Agility
Developing adaptability in rapidly changing contexts
The most effective leaders are those who can adapt their approach to different situations, people, and challenges. I help leaders expand their leadership repertoire, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop the mental agility needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.
What this looks like:
-
Identifying and disrupting limiting patterns and beliefs
-
Developing cognitive flexibility and perspective-taking
-
Expanding your leadership style and approach
-
Building comfort with ambiguity and paradox
-
Cultivating a growth mindset
-
Strengthening strategic and systems thinking
Ideal for: Leaders seeking to expand their capacity, break through plateaus, or prepare for larger leadership roles.
.png)
I bring more than 30 years of experience as both a corporate executive and an executive coach. Before founding Exceleration Partners in 2010, I held senior leadership roles in marketing, sales, and operations at a Fortune 250 financial services company, and later led a division of a boutique executive search firm.
This combination of real-world leadership experience and deep coaching expertise allows me to understand the challenges you face from the inside out.
Clients value:
-
Sharp insights that help through complexity and reveal core issues
-
The ability to unlock blind spots that have been limiting leadership effectiveness
-
The ripple effect that creates positive change across entire teams
Credentials & Certifications
-
Certified Professional Coach (CMC)
-
Conversational Intelligence Practitioner
-
Certified Master Trainer & Facilitator with DDI
-
B.S. in Marketing, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Assessment Certifications:
-
Insights Discovery
-
DiSC
-
Hogan Assessment Systems
-
GENOS® Emotional Intelligence
-
MRG LEA 360
-
Leadership Agility
Ready to Get Started?
The first step in any coaching relationship is a conversation. Let's discuss your leadership goals, challenges, and how my approach might support your development.