What does it look like to lead as a shepherd?

In this episode of The Multiplication Factor, Scott Brown welcomes Holly Culhane, founder of Presence Point and a passionate advocate for Shepherd Leadership. Holly shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her understanding of leadership—from executive leadership and consulting to a calling centered on helping leaders provide, protect, and be present for those entrusted to their care.

Following a season marked by disappointment, loss, and questions about leadership in the Church, Holly was drawn into a profound study of Scripture's shepherding theme. What emerged was a life-changing conviction: biblical leadership is not merely about serving others—it is about sacrificially shepherding them.

Through compelling stories from ministry, education, and global leadership development, Holly reveals how God multiplies influence through leaders who embrace the example of the Good Shepherd.

In This Episode

• How adversity became the catalyst for a deeper understanding of biblical leadership
• Why shepherding is more than service—it includes sacrifice, presence, and care
• The leadership lessons found throughout Scripture's shepherding theme
• Inspiring examples of multiplication through Shepherd Leadership around the world
• How a group of students transformed the culture of their school by choosing to "leave no one alone"
• Why listening to and obeying the Holy Spirit remains the most important measure of leadership success

"The shepherd always leaves the ninety-nine and goes after the one."

This simple truth became a powerful lesson for students, ministry leaders, and organizations seeking to create cultures marked by care, belonging, and intentional leadership.

About Holly Culhane

Holly Culhane is the founder of Presence Point and co-developer of the Shepherd Leadership movement. Through training, coaching, and leadership development resources now used across multiple countries and languages, Holly equips leaders to model the provision, protection, and presence demonstrated by the Good Shepherd.

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