American Politics Unwrapped. Having served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Stephanie Murphy offers insider insights on the current state of American politics and the key issues shaping the future of our nation. In her talks, she gives audiences a comprehensive view into topics related to national security, trade and the economy, geopolitics, and the other issues keeping our nation’s leaders and legislators up at night. As Murphy leads an immersive conversation on the state of politics, she shares fascinating anecdotes that take audience members through the halls of Congress and front-and-center for important conversations that are shaping future legislative and policy decisions, while explaining how various scenarios could impact all facets of our society.

Bipartisanship in Politics: How to Build Bridges Across Political Divides. Throughout her tenure in Congress, former Florida representative Stephanie Murphy never let her own personal politics stand in the way of progress. She is a consensus builder who was often cited as one of the most effective legislators due to her willingness to partner with her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to push through important legislation in areas such as infrastructure, business, and more. In this talk, she analyzes how we arrived in this era of unprecedented political polarization, as well as the detriment it has had on the ability to spark meaningful change. She follows up this setting of the current scene in American politics by outlining the benefits of finding common ground and putting forth practical strategies for how we can all engage in civil political discourse and begin building bridges across political divides in order to get things done.

National Security in an Ever-Changing World. During Stephanie Murphy’s time in Congress, she carved out a role as a leading voice on national security. And before that, she worked as a national security specialist at the U.S. Department of Defense, where she received numerous honors and recognitions for her service. In this talk, she leads a deep dive into geopolitical tensions, cyber attacks, global instability, and the other threats to our national security, and outlines the ways in which we can fortify our defenses in order to keep the country safe. In sharing her insights, she stresses the need for prioritizing strong national defense, and speaks to the value of alliances and partnerships in promoting peace and stability.

Today’s Economic Outlook and What It Tells Us About the Future. As a U.S. Congresswoman, much of Stephanie Murphy’s focus as a legislator was on promoting economic growth. She sponsored bills in support of small business and other forward-looking economic initiatives, and is widely regarded for her ability to view market challenges and opportunities from unique perspectives. In this talk, she shares a thorough overview of the current economic outlook — applying what’s happening now to audience members’ organizations. As she speaks to the importance of remaining strong and competitive in the face of market disruption and global competition, she proposes pragmatic, new ideas for successfully driving the American economy forward.

The Global Impact of the Asia-Pacific Region. Before Stephanie Murphy was elected to Congress, she was a national security specialist with the Department of Defense, where she helped to shape U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region as it related to capacity building, disaster preparedness, special operations, and counterterrorism. She taps into her expertise of national security, foreign policy, geopolitics, and the economy to discuss the current state of U.S. relations with Asia-Pacific countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea. In this talk, Murphy explores the complexities that exist in the U.S.’s dealings in the region, breaks down the dynamics with our allies and adversaries, and discusses how developments in Asia-Pacific could impact international relations, as well as the national and global economies, and, in turn, business and society as a whole.

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