I’m Murray Guest — but most people call me Muz.
I started Inspire My Business because I believe most people are capable of far more than they realise — they just need the right environment, the right conversations, and someone in their corner who genuinely gives a damn.
I’ve spent over two decades working in corporate, leadership and change management roles before making the leap to run my own practice. Today I work with leaders and teams across Australia — from frontline supervisors in mining and energy to senior leaders in pharma and tech — helping them discover their strengths, lead with more confidence and build cultures people actually want to be part of.
In 2012, a New York Times bestseller landed on my desk. That book — StrengthsFinder 2.0 — changed everything. It gave me a new language for what I’d always sensed about people: that focusing on what’s right with someone, rather than what’s wrong, unlocks something extraordinary. That insight is woven into everything I do.
I’m a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, an accredited Team Management Profile (TMP) facilitator, and a passionate advocate for strengths-based leadership and safety culture. My Top 5 CliftonStrengths are Relator, Futuristic, Individualization, Communication and Responsibility — and if you’ve spent any time with me, you’ll probably see all five in action.
When I’m not facilitating a program or coaching a leader, you’ll find me in Newcastle, NSW — most likely mountain biking or having a coffee. ☺
Qualifications & Education
2020
LEGO Serious Play Certification (Pivotal Play)
2015
CliftonStrengths Certified Coach (Gallup)
Team Performance Profile (TMS)
Strategic Team Development Profile (TMS)
Linking Skills Profile (TMS)
Productivity Ninja Certified
2014
Speakers Fast-Trak (Carren Smith)
2011
Six Sigma Green Belt (Rio Tinto)
Diploma of Management (Vocational Institute of Australia)
2010
Cert IV – Front Line Management (Vocational Institute of Australia)
Cert IV – Training and Assessment (Vocational Institute of Australia)
2007
Team Management Profile – TMP (TMS)
Books & Publications
Book
Turning Talents into Strengths: Stories of Coaching Transformation
I’m so excited to be a co-author of the best selling book, Turning Talents into Strengths: Stories of coaching transformation, where I share my journey to becoming a Gallup certified strengths coach and the impact I’ve seen in people’s lives.
Podcast
Inspired Energy Podcast
Inspired conversations with Strengths-based coach Murray Guest. Exploring strengths and living an inspired life through conversations that matter.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of NSW, and their continued connection to land, water and culture.
We are based on Awabakal country and feel privileged to be on this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.