Wisdom Parlor

What does it really take to become a trusted professional expert—and stay relevant for decades? In this episode of The Professional Experts Podcast, host Jim Cathcart sits down with John Murphy, a globally respected authority in culture change and organizational alignment, to unpack the mindset, methods, and moments that shaped his remarkable journey. From launching his consulting practice before he had it all figured out to leading rapid, measurable change inside major organizations, John shares why expertise is built through action, not perfection. You’ll discover how alignment beats authority, why simplicity outperforms complexity, and how creating real value naturally attracts the right clients—without chasing sales. This conversation is a masterclass for consultants, coaches, and leaders who want to build credibility that lasts. About the Guest: John J. Murphy is Founder and CEO of Venture Management Consultants (1988). John is the author of 20 books, including the award-winning "Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace," Editor's Choice "Best Inspirational Book of 2010" (Allbooks Review, Toronto). His latest title, "Miracle Minded Manager" is quickly gaining international attention for integrating "A Course in Miracles" into business. His books "Zentrepreneur" and "Sage Leadership" also combine timeless spiritual principles with modern-day challenges. John has trained thousands of people from over 50 countries on topics such as inspiration, leadership, high performance teamwork, personal empowerment, culture change, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. He is also a highly respected speaker and management coach, featured on over 500 radio and television shows. Website: https://www.johnjmurphy.org/ About the Host: Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE is one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world. His Top 1% TEDx video has over 2.8 million views, his 27 books are translated into multiple languages, including 3 International bestsellers. He is a Certified Virtual Presenter and past National President of the National Speakers Association. Jim’s PBS television programs, podcast appearances and radio shows have reached millions of Success Seekers and he is often retained to advise achievers and their companies. Even his colleagues, some of the top speakers in the world, have hired Jim to speak at their own events. Jim is an Executive MBA Professor at California Lutheran University School of Management and serves as their first Entrepreneur in Residence. He has been inducted into the Sales & Marketing Hall of Fame in London for his pioneering work with his concept of “Relationship Selling.” He is also in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and has received The Cavett Award and The Golden Gavel Award. Jim has written 27 books, hundreds of articles and he is always writing at least one new book. His most recent book is HI-REV for Small Business, The Faster Way to Profits . Audiences buy his books by the hundreds and he happily adds autograph sessions to his speeches. https://cathcart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathcartinstitute/ https://www.facebook.com/jim.cathcart https://www.youtube.com/user/jimcathcart Tedx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ki9-oaPwHs