Having the Courage to Fight for What’s Right with Ian Murray

About this episode

Ian Murray shares his journey of clearing his name after being wrongfully accused and the courage it took to fight back against a false media campaign.

How do you find the courage to clear your name after being falsely accused and your name being spread through the mud in the media? In this episode, our amazing guest shares his journey. Ian Murray’s name has been cleared legally with proving no wrongdoing after his attorney reached a settlement with the Jacksonville (Florida) Sheriff's Office. He was wrongfully arrested and his name was smeared with a false media campaign. He was serving in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves alongside being a Corrections officer with the sheriff’s office. We invite you to connect with him at https://ianmurray.net/ ____________ Do you ever think you’re not quite good enough to do something new? Or do you worry that taking a calculated risk might make you look inadequate? As a CFLC, Shā Sparks is a fearless communicator who helps leaders break through self-doubt, fear, and that negative inner voice and turns it into unstoppable confidence and purpose. She transforms fear into Fearless action that sparks leaders to lead with Intention, Resilience, and Empowerment. As the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Fire International, she hosts multiple podcasts like her signature podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Shá Sparks

Guest: Ian Murray

Topics covered

• courage
• self-doubt
• media
• wrongful accusation
• leadership
• confidence

Keywords

• courage
• wrongful arrest
• self-doubt
• leadership
• confidence
• media
• fearless living

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Sparks of Fire International, FIRESTARTERS Book Project

Books & works: How to Get Your Voice Back

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