About Muriel Jones Banks
           • Keynote Speaker • Mental Wellness
• Leadership Development • Community Impact

Muriel Jones Banks is an influential speaker, consultant, and former executive director with a long-standing commitment to advancing mental health acceptance, strengthening families and communities most impacted by systemic gaps, racial and education justice. 

Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating an interactive workshop, or leading a training session, she tailors each experience to reflect the unique goals and values of her audience. Her message is clear: Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the choice to lead in the face of it.I am

Whether speaking on national stages, partnering with leaders across the country, or advising organizations on strategy and development, she focuses on trust, authenticity, and elevating professional and lived experience.

Today, through Courage To Be LLC, she support leaders, organizations, and communities through influential keynotes, strategic consulting, and mission-focused collaboration.
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Signature Keynotes & Workshops:

• ​"The Courage To Connect Framework" - How Authentic Leadership Transforms Everything

• "This is A Woman's World" - "Claiming Leadership Through Courage, Compassion, and Clarity

• "Who Is in Control?" – Finding Strength in Uncertain Times

• "Courageously Confident" – Stepping Into Your Power

• "Same Book ... Different Chapter" – Navigating Change with Resilience

• "Covering Your A’s" – Acceptance, Advocacy, Action

• "Passion to Purpose" – Transforming Your Story into Impact

• "Protecting Your Passion" – Staying Grounded While Advocating for Change

• "Playing Nice in the Sandbox" – Essential Skills for Communicating with Challenging People

• "Permission Not Needed" - Breaking Barriers, Shattering Doubt, and Doing It Anyway

• "Customized Corporate Sessions" 

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