Profiles in Leadership

Murphy Jensen is the co-founder and EVP of WEconnect Health, a Seattle based healthcare company that provides support & services through a mobile application to people suffering from substance mis-use and mental health disorders.

After years of playing professional tennis (winning the French Open Doubles) Murphy hosted TV-shows Open Access  and Murphy's Guide on the Tennis Channel. Using the game of tennis to support his favorite causes, Murphy participates in events like the Prostate Cancer Foundation Pro-Am and Chris Evert's Celebrity Classic.  Lending his infectious positive attitude and genuine love the of the game, Murphy brings fun wherever he goes.

Surviving a Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Oct 2021, Murphy was saved by an on-site AED & CPR. Murphy is a spokesman for the American Heart Association and partner in the Gootter-Jensen Foundation. The continued recovery from his cardiac event and the traumatic brain injury he suffered when he collapsed, have added a new layer to Murphy's advocacy for mental health awareness.

Murphy is known as one of the most entertaining people in tennis, reminding people that tennis is supposed to be fun.  Breaking down walls and finding a human connection is as much a part of finding success in the game of tennis as a forehand or backhand.

Ben Braxley, PT, DPT is a Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist and Senior Program Coordinator at Emory University's Center for Physical Therapy and Movement Science. With nearly two decades of clinical experience since earning his doctorate from Emory University in 2006, Dr. Braxley has emerged as a dynamic leader who bridges clinical excellence with strategic advocacy and professional governance.

Currently serving as President of APTA Georgia, Dr. Braxley has been an active member of the Georgia Physical Therapy Association since 2003, holding multiple leadership positions including Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. His extensive involvement in professional governance includes chairing APTA's Nominating Committee and serving on various committees at the chapter level for both Georgia and California and within the Academy of Leadership and Innovation and Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

What distinguishes Dr. Braxley's leadership approach is his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing healthcare advocacy. He recently participated in the AMPAC Campaign School in Washington, DC—a rigorous political education program designed by the American Medical Association—where he trained alongside physicians as one of only two non-physician health professionals in attendance. This experience has informed his work in developing political education pathways specifically tailored for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, including his efforts to establish campaign training programs within Georgia's RM Barney Poole Leadership Academy.

Dr. Braxley's diverse clinical background spans neurologic rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and specialized populations across Georgia, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Rwanda. He has translated this clinical expertise into thoughtful leadership through numerous speaking engagements at national conferences and podcasts, addressing topics ranging from professional ethics and member engagement strategies to advocacy and political participation. As a recognized expert in both clinical practice and professional affairs, Dr. Braxley brings valuable insights into the intersection of healthcare, regulatory policy, and strategic leadership development.

Named a Woman of the Year, a Top Ten Executive Coach, and a Top 500 Business Leader, DR. MICHELLEK. JOHNSTON is redefining what leadership looks like in today’s world. Her bestselling book, TheSeismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, featured by Forbes four times, spotlights real-world leaders who have embracedthis shift and are seeing stronger teams and betterresults because of it.  An award-winning leadership expert and the Clifton A. Morvant Distinguished Professor of Business at Loyola University New Orleans, Michelle teaches leadership and strategic communication witha connection-first lens. She holds a PhD in Communication from Louisiana State University and bringsdecades of insight to her coaching and keynotes.  She also hosts The Seismic Shift podcast, ranked in

the Top 10% of all podcasts globally, where she continues the conversation with executives and thought leaders committed to building cultures of connection.

Discussion on how to create an Advisory Board and why it is a great value add proposition.

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Andy Crocker is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience building high-performance teams and leading ambitious projects, including NASA’s Human Landing System. He holds degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership. His multidisciplinary educational background and diverse career shaped his unique perspective that led him to writeThe Unconditionals, in which he reveals the foundational values that help readers realize their greatest personal and professional fulfillment.

From engaging and sustaining people’s disbelief as an entertainer on cruise ships at just 14

years old to selling from the largest trade show stages with record-setting closing rates, Joel

Bauer has trained some of the world’s top income-producing speakers, presenters and

online marketers to monetize their life experience, both online and offline.

For decades, Joel’s principles have set the bar for speaking, teaching and closing at the

highest level. Using his unconventional systems and techniques, starters and pros alike are

empowered to Discover, Design and Deliver their gifts through his proven processes.

Notable graduates include Peng Joon, Myron Golden, Dan Lok, Mia Redrick, and Linda

Clemons. Tradeshow clients included 3M, Mitsubishi, Shell, Canon, IBM, and Disney. Joel

has also been featured on every major television network and most major newspapers.

Today, Joel conducts his “Mentoring4Millions” events that range from beginner courses,

open to anyone looking to increase their profits, to high-level intimate Masterminds geared

at fast tracking a student’s success.

When not presenting and coaching, Joel enjoys spending time with his wife, Cheryl, his

three adult children, Chanelle, Briana and Sterling and his grandson, Holden.

Hacia Atherton is a globally recognised and award-winning voice in workplace culture reform,

known for helping organisations turn burnout and bias into retention and results. She is the founder of

the non-profit Empowered Women in Trades, which supports women in male-dominated industries and

promotes inclusive workplaces. 

She currently serves on Victoria’s Our equal state reference group, advising the state’s gender equality strategy, and on the La Trobe Business School Advisory Board.  With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from The University of Melbourne (specialising in Positive Organisational Scholarship) and as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Hacia brings depth to leadership consulting, blending human insight with strategic execution. Through her keynote speaking and executive coaching, she equips leaders to elevate culture and psychological safety, and in turn yield tangible results. 

Author of Billion Dollar Blindspot

SimoneKnego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she co-hosts with her daughter, have inspired audiences around the world. A two-time TEDx speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, Simone is also the creator of the REAL Method—a framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence, launches in February and offers a practical guide to quiet self-doubt and lead with clarity and self-respect. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life, she brings authenticity, perspective, and heart to everything she does.

DEBRACLARYis a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with over four decades of leadership experience at some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana. Relying on her doctorate in Leadership and Organization Development and her inquisitive approach to every facet of life,Debrahas inspired hundreds of executives and teams to achieve business success guided by the principle that curiosity is not a soft skill—it’s a superpower for growth. Today, after forging a path as a leading curiosity expert,Debraadvises Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven teams on how to harness the power of curiosity to encourage transformation and foster connection. 

Whether leading billion-dollar brands, advocating for women’s leadership, delivering a viral TEDx talk, or performing a sold out one-woman off-Broadway show,Debrais guided by her mission to ask bold questions and follow wonder. Her upcoming book,The Curiosity Curve, is the culmination of years of research and real-world experiencecoaching hundreds of leaders through transformation, and empowering individuals and organizations on their unique journeys to success.

Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site’s reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts.

Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com’s user experience and brand identity. Ryan combines business acumen with creative vision, bringing a unique edge to the intersection of sports, media, and tech.