You Don’t Have to Stay Numb—Rob Murray on Bold, Heart-Centered Leadership
Update: 2025-04-21
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In this episode of Project Red, we sit down with leadership coach, speaker, and catalyst for change—Rob Murray, co-founder and CEO of Transformed Leader. Rob brings the kind of wisdom that doesn’t just inspire—it moves you. If you’ve ever felt stuck at the base of your next climb, unsure whether you have the energy or clarity to keep going, this conversation might be the push you’ve been waiting for.
With a background that spans business, ministry, and social justice, Rob shares the defining moments that led him to launch a leadership movement centered on transformation from the inside out. Through honest stories and practical insights, he sheds light on the emotional, spiritual, and strategic challenges leaders face—and how to navigate them with courage and grace.
Here’s what we’re getting into:
🔥 What led Rob to walk away from comfort and launch Transformed Leader
🔥 The toll leadership can take—and how to lead from a place of wholeness
🔥 Why emotional intelligence is a game-changer for mission-driven work
🔥 How to discern your next step when the way forward isn’t clear
🔥 What “Ascent” really looks like—and how to stay faithful in the climb
🔥 Practices that help leaders stay grounded when everything feels uphill
This episode explores what it means to show up—fully, faithfully, and with your whole heart. Rob's perspective is a timely reminder that transformation isn't just about reaching the top; it's about how you climb.
If you’re longing to lead from a deeper place and sustain the work you’ve been called to—this episode is for you.
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Follow Rob Murray
Podcast: https://drrobmurray.com/podcast/
Instagram: @robmurraysa
Email: rob@transformedleader.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobmurray/
Website: https://drrobmurray.com
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 "Transformed Leader: Organizational Transformation"
03:40 Balancing Culture and Business Needs
08:22 "Embracing Human-Centric Leadership"
13:05 Understanding Leadership Miscommunication
13:40 Journey to Genuine Connection
17:26 Faith and Self-Belief Empowerment
20:50 Cultivating Internal Culture Transformations
25:07 Vision Gap as a Motivator
27:57 Embracing Personal Fitness Challenges
31:59 "Climbing Mountains for Connection"
33:39 Hands and Feet's Purposeful Mission
38:15 Creating Accessible Pathways to Work
41:31 "Staying Focused on the Journey"
44:03 Haiti Family Support Initiative
With a background that spans business, ministry, and social justice, Rob shares the defining moments that led him to launch a leadership movement centered on transformation from the inside out. Through honest stories and practical insights, he sheds light on the emotional, spiritual, and strategic challenges leaders face—and how to navigate them with courage and grace.
Here’s what we’re getting into:
🔥 What led Rob to walk away from comfort and launch Transformed Leader
🔥 The toll leadership can take—and how to lead from a place of wholeness
🔥 Why emotional intelligence is a game-changer for mission-driven work
🔥 How to discern your next step when the way forward isn’t clear
🔥 What “Ascent” really looks like—and how to stay faithful in the climb
🔥 Practices that help leaders stay grounded when everything feels uphill
This episode explores what it means to show up—fully, faithfully, and with your whole heart. Rob's perspective is a timely reminder that transformation isn't just about reaching the top; it's about how you climb.
If you’re longing to lead from a deeper place and sustain the work you’ve been called to—this episode is for you.
—
Follow Rob Murray
Podcast: https://drrobmurray.com/podcast/
Instagram: @robmurraysa
Email: rob@transformedleader.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobmurray/
Website: https://drrobmurray.com
—
📱 Follow our new Instagram! - @projectred_podcast
📩 Connect with Hands & Feet Project - connect@handsandfeetproject.org
👕 Shop Hands & Feet Project Merch - https://www.haitimade.com/
Subscribe to the Hands & Feet Project YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWqBnwTB2gW_Wx7uXcIa8SLAP75libMr
Want to financially support Hands & Feet Project through family sponsorship? https://handsandfeetproject.org/sponsor-a-family/
Visit Our Website: https://handsandfeetproject.org
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 "Transformed Leader: Organizational Transformation"
03:40 Balancing Culture and Business Needs
08:22 "Embracing Human-Centric Leadership"
13:05 Understanding Leadership Miscommunication
13:40 Journey to Genuine Connection
17:26 Faith and Self-Belief Empowerment
20:50 Cultivating Internal Culture Transformations
25:07 Vision Gap as a Motivator
27:57 Embracing Personal Fitness Challenges
31:59 "Climbing Mountains for Connection"
33:39 Hands and Feet's Purposeful Mission
38:15 Creating Accessible Pathways to Work
41:31 "Staying Focused on the Journey"
44:03 Haiti Family Support Initiative
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