Jim Murphy, NY Times Bestselling Author of Inner Excellence, Joins ANMP’s Donna Johnson Live Oct 28

ANMP’s Business & Industry Trends series welcomes the acclaimed performance coach and author of Inner Excellence for an exclusive conversation on mindset, leadership, and achieving extraordinary performance.

The Association of Network Marketing Professionals (ANMP) will welcome Jim Murphy, internationally recognized performance coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Excellence, as the special guest for its October edition of Business & Industry Trends with ANMP.

Hosted by Donna Johnson, Chair of ANMP’s Ethics & Standards Committee, the special presentation will air Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time in the ANMP Live Facebook community.

Network marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders are invited to join this special event by visiting ANMPLive.com.

From Professional Sports to a Global Movement in Inner Excellence

Jim Murphy has spent years studying what separates extraordinary performers from everyone else — and why some individuals thrive under immense pressure while others struggle with fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt.

A former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, Murphy went on to coach with the Texas Rangers and South Africa’s Olympic baseball team.

His subsequent work as a performance coach has included some of the world’s leading athletes across professional sports, as well as executives and business leaders seeking to elevate their performance.

Murphy’s book, Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life, became an international sensation after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was spotted reading it on the sidelines during an NFL playoff game in January 2025.

The moment made national headlines, with the Associated Press reporting that the book surged to No. 1 on Amazon’s bestseller list.

The book subsequently earned the distinction of becoming a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Murphy was recently interviewed by Oprah, the Today Show, and many others.

But Murphy’s message extends far beyond professional sports.

At the heart of his teachings is the belief that extraordinary performance begins within — through developing the heart and mind, overcoming fear, strengthening focus, and learning to pursue excellence without allowing external results to define personal worth.

Why Inner Excellence Matters to Network Marketing Professionals

For entrepreneurs and network marketing professionals, the connection between mindset and performance is particularly relevant.

Building a successful business requires the ability to navigate uncertainty, handle rejection, remain resilient through setbacks, develop confidence, and inspire others.

Those challenges are not entirely different from the psychological demands faced by elite athletes competing under pressure.

Murphy’s approach to developing inner excellence offers a perspective on achievement that reaches beyond conventional goal-setting and motivational techniques.

His work raises important questions for entrepreneurs and leaders:

• How can we develop greater confidence without becoming dependent on external validation?
• What does it take to remain focused and composed when facing rejection or disappointment?
• How can we pursue ambitious goals while maintaining fulfillment, purpose, and peace of mind?
• What separates those who consistently perform at a high level from those whose confidence fluctuates with their circumstances?

These themes make Murphy’s philosophy especially relevant to professionals committed to personal growth, leadership development, and long-term business success.

Donna Johnson Hosts This Special Edition of Business & Industry Trends with ANMP

Through her monthly Business & Industry Trends with ANMP series, Donna Johnson brings together respected leaders, experts, and thought leaders to explore subjects that matter to today’s network marketing community.

Donna Johnson, who recently celebrated 49 years in network marketing and direct selling, is one of the profession’s most experienced field leaders, entrepreneurs, and mentors.

As Chair of ANMP’s Ethics & Standards Committee, she has been an advocate for professionalism, ethical business practices, and leadership development throughout the direct selling profession.

Her commitment to strengthening the profession was also reflected in her recent article on the importance of unity, integrity, and leadership.

Her conversation with Jim Murphy will offer ANMP members and the broader network marketing community an opportunity to become better acquainted with the philosophy behind Inner Excellence and consider its potential applications to entrepreneurship, leadership, and everyday life.

These important conversations reflect ANMP’s ongoing commitment to professional education and mentorship, a mission highlighted during the ANMP 2026 International Convention in Dallas, where leaders from across the profession gathered for four days of learning, leadership development, and collaboration.

Watch Jim Murphy and Donna Johnson on ANMP Live

• Event: Business & Industry Trends with ANMP — Featuring Jim Murphy
• Host: Donna Johnson, Chair, ANMP Ethics & Standards Committee
• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
• Where: ANMP Live Facebook Community
• Join us here: www.ANMPLive.com

Network marketing and direct selling professionals are encouraged to join the ANMP Live Facebook community ahead of the presentation and invite fellow entrepreneurs, team members, and emerging leaders to watch.

To learn more about Jim Murphy and his work, visit www.InnerExcellence.com.

About the Association of Network Marketing Professionals

The Association of Network Marketing Professionals (ANMP) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the network marketing profession through education, leadership development, ethical standards, and industry collaboration.