MAURICE F. MARTIN | KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS
Help your leaders grow healthier under pressure.
Through his signature keynote, Leading Well Under Pressure, and customized workshops, Maurice helps leaders recognize how pressure affects their decisions, relationships, and well-being. His HEAL framework gives them practical ways to pause before reacting, examine what they’re carrying, and choose a healthier next step.
SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Maurice’s speaking work includes Nashville International Airport, Verizon Innovative Learning, and Active Release Techniques.
“Maurice’s presentation was excellent. The feedback from the team has been extremely positive, and it’s clear his visit made a meaningful impact.”
Kristin Huston
VP, Information Technology + Process
Active Release Techniques®“…a keynote that not only resonated with our audience but also served as a perfect complement to the broader spectrum of topics covered during the event.”
Sara Bordelon
Project Director
Verizon Innovative Learning SchoolsTHE SPEAKER REEL
Watch Maurice in Action.
THE SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
LEADING WELL UNDER PRESSURE.
Pressure can show up in a sharper tone, a conversation put off, or another day with no room to recover. Leading Well Under Pressure helps participants recognize these patterns, understand what needs attention, and take a healthier next step.
Hold the Mirror
Recognize the reactions and habits that show up when pressure rises.
Examine Your Cup
Look at your workload, boundaries, and support to understand where your capacity is being stretched.
Align & Act
Choose a next step that reflects your values and priorities.
Lead Well
Bring clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more intentional support to the people you lead.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE
A keynote to connect.
A workshop to practice.Who it is for
Leaders, HR and learning teams, association members, and educators navigating burnout, change, difficult decisions, and responsibility for others.
Keynote options: 45 or 60 minutes, tailored to your event.
Put healthier leadership into practice.
Recognizing what needs to change is a start. Your leaders also need practical ways to move forward.
Maurice’s interactive workshops help participants apply the HEAL framework to real leadership challenges—from difficult conversations and unclear expectations to competing demands.
Through guided reflection and practice, leaders learn to look beyond the immediate problem, understand how their leadership is being received, and choose what to ask, say, or do differently.
Participants build a focused action plan:
- A behavior to practice
- A way to track progress
- A time to review what’s working
Workshop scope and timing are tailored to your audience and goals.
WHAT THE ROOM EXPERIENCES
REAL ENERGY.
REAL CONNECTION.
Maurice is a two-time Amazon bestselling author with a background in professional music, counseling, and coaching. He brings that experience to stories and questions that help people take an honest look at how they are living and leading.
THE DIFFERENCE
WHAT YOU DON'T MANAGE, YOU SPREAD.
The work begins with the leader—and reaches everyone they influence.
ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Find the right message for your audience.
Finding Harmony
Drawing on his music career and the work of rebuilding his life, Maurice explores how to pursue meaningful success while caring for the person behind the ambition.
Especially relevant for: musicians, music educators, and creative professionals.
Show Them Who You Are
Help participants ground their identity beyond titles and achievement, reconnect with what they stand for, and lead with greater confidence when pressure rises.
Adaptable for: student leadership, faculty and staff development, and Black History Month programs.
Looking for more than a keynote? Explore Maurice's corporate leadership development workshops, executive retreats, and ongoing coaching experiences.
MORE SPEAKING FOOTAGE
IN THE ROOM. IN THE MOMENT.
A second look at Maurice's speaking style and audience connection.
What do you want your people to take back to work?
Tell Maurice who will be in the room, what they’re facing, and what you want them to take away. He’ll help you choose and tailor a keynote or workshop to fit your event.
