
Nathan Carter
Inspiring leaders to grow and lead together—with real-world insight, personal connection, and bold next steps. Nathan Carter, a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, and Coach, equips teams to shift from ME to WE, build trust, and rally around a shared mission—leaving audiences ENERGIZED, UNIFIED, and ready to take ACTION that lasts.
Because your audience doesn’t just need a spark—they need a strategy.
When you bring in Nathan Carter, you’re not just hiring someone to inspire the room for an hour—you’re giving your audience the tools, the mindset, and the motivation to grow. And not just grow individually, but grow together.
Nathan helps people move forward with clarity, connect with one another, and build something better—whether that’s a team, a workplace culture, a mission-driven organization, or a personal leadership journey. With every keynote, workshop, or session, Nathan brings his deep experience, practical frameworks, and signature down-to-earth delivery to create transformational leadership moments your audience won’t forget.
Tangible Results Your Audience Will Experience
Nathan speaks to real people with real challenges—not just high-performers chasing success, but teams trying to build trust, managers navigating change, and leaders looking for alignment. His sessions are engaging, empowering, and practical to the core.
When you bring Nathan to your stage, your audience will:
- Gain practical tools and language they can immediately apply to build better communication, trust, and leadership alignment
- Understand the power of collaboration—and learn how to shift from a “me” mindset to a culture of “we”
- Feel empowered to lead with clarity and confidence in any environment
- Walk away with tangible next steps, not just ideas or inspiration
- Be reminded that they’re not alone—and that leadership doesn’t have to be a solo journey
- Experience content that is both deeply personal and easily scalable for their teams, departments, or organizations
- Leave with renewed motivation, purpose, and direction
Whether it’s a conference ballroom, corporate retreat, nonprofit summit, or school auditorium, Nathan’s message lands—because it’s tailored, tested, and rooted in real life.
What Makes Nathan Different?
Nathan doesn’t just talk about leadership—he lives it. As the co-founder of Fulcra Leadership Group and the longtime Executive Director of HOPE Calloway, he’s spent over 20 years building healthy teams, empowering under-resourced leaders, and helping communities grow stronger.
He has led successful mergers, launched citywide initiatives, coached executive teams, and walked alongside front-line leaders during some of their toughest seasons. His experience spans nonprofits, education, small business, corporate training, and faith-based leadership. He’s spoken in boardrooms, chapels, community centers, and ballrooms—and his approach always comes back to this:
“Anything good I’ve ever accomplished, I’ve done it with someone else. Leadership is not about being the hero—it’s about helping others rise.”
Nathan is also:
- A Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, with Maxwell Leadership where he is a member of the Executive Program and President’s Advisory Council
- A Certified Professional Life and Leadership Coach (Professional Christian Coaching Institute)
- A Certified Behavioral Consultant in the Maxwell Method of DISC
- Host of the Live2Lead West Kentucky conference
- Author of Lead Together, a practical guide to collaborative leadership
- A passionate coach and mentor who still invests in personal growth coaching for himself
In short—Nathan has the tools, the track record, and the transformational message that connects across industries and sectors.
What to Expect When Nathan Takes the Stage
Whether you hire Nathan for a keynote, breakout session, retreat, training, or workshop, you can expect a leadership experience that feels more like a meaningful conversation than a performance.
Here’s what makes his sessions memorable and impactful:
- Relatable delivery – Nathan doesn’t preach. He connects. Audiences often say it feels like a conversation with a friend—one who speaks truth with clarity and heart.
- Strategic storytelling – Every story serves a purpose. He shares personal leadership lessons, client case studies, and real-world metaphors that bring his principles to life.
- Audience engagement – Nathan doesn’t just talk at people—he draws them in. Through thought-provoking questions, visual tools, group interaction, and reflection moments, he makes every attendee feel seen and involved.
- A balance of inspiration and practicality – You’ll feel encouraged and motivated—but also equipped and focused. Nathan makes sure no one walks away without knowing their next step.
- Adaptable formats – From one-hour keynotes to full-day workshops and executive roundtables, Nathan customizes his message and format to fit your group’s needs.
- Content that sticks – Whether he’s teaching how to “Lead Together,” guiding a strategic planning workshop, or helping teams “Deliver the WOW,” the ideas are simple, sticky, and designed for long-term application.
Every session is built around the idea that growth isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. And Nathan will guide your people one step further on that path.
A Note to Event Planners
Planning an event is hard work. You’re juggling logistics, expectations, and the pressure to deliver something that matters.
When you hire Nathan Carter, you’re not just hiring someone to fill a time slot—you’re choosing a speaker who cares as much about your success as his own. Here’s what you’ll get when you work with Nathan:
- Prompt communication, reliability, and flexibility throughout the planning process
- Professionalism and humility behind the scenes (no ego, no drama)
- A speaker who stays after the session, connects with attendees, and adds value wherever he can
- A partner who will customize his content to your goals, your audience, and your unique challenges
- Someone your audience will thank you for booking
Your audience will feel seen. Your team will feel supported. And your investment will feel like it mattered—because it did.
Hire Nathan If You’re Looking For:
- A keynote speaker who can rally your team around a shared mission
- A workshop facilitator who can unlock honest conversations and practical breakthroughs
- A leadership trainer who equips with tools—not just ideas
- A relatable voice that bridges the gap between heart and strategy
- A partner who will reinforce your organizational goals—not compete with them
- A speaker who doesn’t just inspire a room, but helps grow a movement
You want your audience to feel energized, equipped, and ready to take action. You want the speaker they’ll still be quoting weeks later. And you want someone who’s as committed to your people’s growth as you are.
That’s why you hire Nathan Carter.
He’ll meet your audience right where they are—and help them take the next right step forward.
Because your audience doesn’t just need a spark—they need a strategy.
When you bring in Nathan Carter, you’re not just hiring someone to inspire the room for an hour—you’re giving your audience the tools, the mindset, and the motivation to grow. And not just grow individually, but grow together.
Nathan helps people move forward with clarity, connect with one another, and build something better—whether that’s a team, a workplace culture, a mission-driven organization, or a personal leadership journey. With every keynote, workshop, or session, Nathan brings his deep experience, practical frameworks, and signature down-to-earth delivery to create transformational leadership moments your audience won’t forget.
Tangible Results Your Audience Will Experience
Nathan speaks to real people with real challenges—not just high-performers chasing success, but teams trying to build trust, managers navigating change, and leaders looking for alignment. His sessions are engaging, empowering, and practical to the core.
When you bring Nathan to your stage, your audience will:
- Gain practical tools and language they can immediately apply to build better communication, trust, and leadership alignment
- Understand the power of collaboration—and learn how to shift from a “me” mindset to a culture of “we”
- Feel empowered to lead with clarity and confidence in any environment
- Walk away with tangible next steps, not just ideas or inspiration
- Be reminded that they’re not alone—and that leadership doesn’t have to be a solo journey
- Experience content that is both deeply personal and easily scalable for their teams, departments, or organizations
- Leave with renewed motivation, purpose, and direction
Whether it’s a conference ballroom, corporate retreat, nonprofit summit, or school auditorium, Nathan’s message lands—because it’s tailored, tested, and rooted in real life.
What Makes Nathan Different?
Nathan doesn’t just talk about leadership—he lives it. As the co-founder of Fulcra Leadership Group and the longtime Executive Director of HOPE Calloway, he’s spent over 20 years building healthy teams, empowering under-resourced leaders, and helping communities grow stronger.
He has led successful mergers, launched citywide initiatives, coached executive teams, and walked alongside front-line leaders during some of their toughest seasons. His experience spans nonprofits, education, small business, corporate training, and faith-based leadership. He’s spoken in boardrooms, chapels, community centers, and ballrooms—and his approach always comes back to this:
“Anything good I’ve ever accomplished, I’ve done it with someone else. Leadership is not about being the hero—it’s about helping others rise.”
Nathan is also:
- A Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, with Maxwell Leadership where he is a member of the Executive Program and President’s Advisory Council
- A Certified Professional Life and Leadership Coach (Professional Christian Coaching Institute)
- A Certified Behavioral Consultant in the Maxwell Method of DISC
- Host of the Live2Lead West Kentucky conference
- Author of Lead Together, a practical guide to collaborative leadership
- A passionate coach and mentor who still invests in personal growth coaching for himself
In short—Nathan has the tools, the track record, and the transformational message that connects across industries and sectors.
What to Expect When Nathan Takes the Stage
Whether you hire Nathan for a keynote, breakout session, retreat, training, or workshop, you can expect a leadership experience that feels more like a meaningful conversation than a performance.
Here’s what makes his sessions memorable and impactful:
- Relatable delivery – Nathan doesn’t preach. He connects. Audiences often say it feels like a conversation with a friend—one who speaks truth with clarity and heart.
- Strategic storytelling – Every story serves a purpose. He shares personal leadership lessons, client case studies, and real-world metaphors that bring his principles to life.
- Audience engagement – Nathan doesn’t just talk at people—he draws them in. Through thought-provoking questions, visual tools, group interaction, and reflection moments, he makes every attendee feel seen and involved.
- A balance of inspiration and practicality – You’ll feel encouraged and motivated—but also equipped and focused. Nathan makes sure no one walks away without knowing their next step.
- Adaptable formats – From one-hour keynotes to full-day workshops and executive roundtables, Nathan customizes his message and format to fit your group’s needs.
- Content that sticks – Whether he’s teaching how to “Lead Together,” guiding a strategic planning workshop, or helping teams “Deliver the WOW,” the ideas are simple, sticky, and designed for long-term application.
Every session is built around the idea that growth isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. And Nathan will guide your people one step further on that path.
A Note to Event Planners
Planning an event is hard work. You’re juggling logistics, expectations, and the pressure to deliver something that matters.
When you hire Nathan Carter, you’re not just hiring someone to fill a time slot—you’re choosing a speaker who cares as much about your success as his own. Here’s what you’ll get when you work with Nathan:
- Prompt communication, reliability, and flexibility throughout the planning process
- Professionalism and humility behind the scenes (no ego, no drama)
- A speaker who stays after the session, connects with attendees, and adds value wherever he can
- A partner who will customize his content to your goals, your audience, and your unique challenges
- Someone your audience will thank you for booking
Your audience will feel seen. Your team will feel supported. And your investment will feel like it mattered—because it did.
Hire Nathan If You’re Looking For:
- A keynote speaker who can rally your team around a shared mission
- A workshop facilitator who can unlock honest conversations and practical breakthroughs
- A leadership trainer who equips with tools—not just ideas
- A relatable voice that bridges the gap between heart and strategy
- A partner who will reinforce your organizational goals—not compete with them
- A speaker who doesn’t just inspire a room, but helps grow a movement
You want your audience to feel energized, equipped, and ready to take action. You want the speaker they’ll still be quoting weeks later. And you want someone who’s as committed to your people’s growth as you are.
That’s why you hire Nathan Carter.
He’ll meet your audience right where they are—and help them take the next right step forward.
Cultivating Culture – Defining Values, Building Trust, and Creating Alignment
Description:
Every team has a culture—great ones are built on purpose. This hands-on workshop helps leaders and teams define their core values and intentionally shape a culture where people thrive. Using interactive tools like the Maxwell Leadership Values Cards, participants will walk away with clarity, shared language, and a roadmap to strengthen alignment and trust across their organization.
Format:
90-Minute Workshop |...
Maxwell Leadership Game Experience
Description:
Looking for a fresh, interactive way to engage your team or conference audience? The Maxwell Leadership Game combines powerful leadership insights with game-based facilitation to spark meaningful conversations, strengthen collaboration, and uncover hidden dynamics. Whether delivered in a workshop or as part of a larger event, this experience leaves participants energized, connected, and equipped to grow together.
Lead Together – Building Collaborative Leaders for Lasting Community Impact
Description:
What if the greatest impact your leadership could have wasn’t through what you do—but through what you empower others to do together?
Based on Nathan Carter’s book Lead Together, this experience equips leaders to shift from “me” to “we,” building trust, alignment, and lasting community impact through collaborative leadership.
Format:
Keynote | Half-Day Workshop | Full Retreat | Two-Day...
Deliver the WOW – Creating Remarkable Moments in Everyday Service
Description:
In today’s fast-paced world, good service blends in—WOW service stands out. This high-impact session helps teams discover how to go beyond the expected and create meaningful moments that customers remember and feel. Designed to help any team member elevate the customer experience, this workshop will inspire ownership, intentionality, and action.
Format:
Keynote | Team Workshop | Half-Day...
Leverage Your Momentum – Focus Forward, Prioritize What Matters, and Finish Strong
Description:
Momentum is powerful—but only when it’s directed with purpose. This engaging, hands-on session helps leaders and teams reflect, refocus, and build intentional action plans for what’s next. Using Fulcra Leadership’s proprietary Momentum Matrix™, participants will evaluate their current priorities and learn how to shift from scattered effort to high-impact execution.
Format:
Team Workshop |...
Growth on Purpose – Unlocking Potential Through the Power of Intentional Growth
Description:
Growth doesn’t happen by accident. This inspiring and practical session equips leaders to embrace a growth mindset and take responsibility for their own development. Based on John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth—with special emphasis on The Law of Intentionality—this message helps people move from passive potential to purposeful progress.
Format:
Keynote | Leadership Workshop |...
Leading with Values – Building a Culture of Integrity, Purpose, and Alignment
Description:
Great leadership starts with clear values. This interactive session guides teams and leaders through the process of identifying their core values and learning how to lead from them. Using tools like the Maxwell Leadership Values Cards, this workshop invites open conversation, sharpens alignment, and empowers participants to make decisions rooted in purpose.
Format:
Workshop | Leadership Retreat...
Rapid Growth Strategic Planning – Align, Prioritize, and Build a Plan That Moves You Forward
Description:
Too many strategic plans get stuck in a binder. This fast-paced, action-oriented experience helps teams align around what matters most—and create a plan that actually drives results. Fulcra’s Rapid Growth Strategic Planning process simplifies complex decisions, clarifies your top priorities, and gives your team the confidence and accountability to move forward.
Format:
Full-Day or Half-Day Strategy Workshop |...
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Iwis Daido
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B.W., Human Resource Generalist, Iwis Daido
Like a board game but for leadership training. Something easy to encourage your team to learn from and participate in. Definitely worth a try!
Serenity Recovery
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H.C., Executive Director, Serenity Recovery
Verificado @serenityrecoverywky.orgWell thought out and presented with FANTASTIC PASSION!
Made to Stay
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S.W., Executive Director, Made to Stay
Verificado @madetostay.orgVery encouraging, and inspiring. A great overview of exactly what I needed to hear, especially with the future of Made to Stay.
Calloway County Schools
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M.H., Family Resource Center Coordinator, Calloway County Schools
Verificado @calloway.kyschools.usThought provoking ideas on growth for community change.
Neartown Recovery
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J.R., Executive Director, Neartown Recovery
Verificado @neartownmurray.orgCollaboration is where it’s at! Nathan’s presentation was the best one of the day. What a great communicator!
Murray Head Start
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J.W., ERSEA Coordinator, Murray Head Start
Very actionable steps, realistic and put in good perspective!! Great take aways and good notes to keep. Good to learn about Growth mindset
Data Records Management Services
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R.S., National Account Manager, Data Records Management Services
Verificado @drmsusa.comClever using a “game” to get to know your coworkers better!
Stables Realty Group
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S.H., Realtor, Stables Realty Group
The leadership game was really engaging and helped us get to know each other on a deeper level and also provided us the opportunity to learn from each other, which is very valuable as we have amazing leaders in the room we are in. Nathan had a good control of the room at the same time he was very calm and made us feel very comfortable.
The Murray Bank
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T.G., Asst Retail Manager, The Murray Bank
This session was fun, engaging, and made me think about both my personal and professional life. I have great take-aways and am excited to share and encourage.
IWIS-DAIDO
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C.K., Production Manager, IWIS-DAIDO
Did a great job and would really recommend Nathan to anyone looking for leadership skills