by Margie | Jul 29, 2015 | Lead Purposefully, Speak Bravely, Work Courageously
Sir Richard Branson is a man I’ve admired as long as I remember. His books – jammed with stories of his entrepreneurial exploits and intrepid adventures on earth, sky and space – sit atop my bookshelves, their pages underlined with insights on taking risks, managing...
by Margie | Jun 15, 2015 | Lead Purposefully, Live Passionately, Work Courageously
• Stay or go? • Expand or consolidate? • Rent or buy? • Have a baby or get more sleep? • Wait or act? • Say nothing or speak up? • Android or iPhone? It’s long been said that any decision is better than no decision at all. But decisiveness, like so many admired...
by Margie | Jun 10, 2015 | Live Passionately, Work Courageously
You and I have been born into a time where we have more opportunity and choice than ever before in history. But with the benefits of abundant choice comes with the responsibility to make wise choices – ones that enable us to live deeper and richer lives, not just more...
by Margie | May 27, 2015 | Lead Purposefully, Speak Bravely
A woman recently came up to me after a talk to tell me how miserable she is in her job. “But it’s been impossible for me to get a new job,” she said “There’s just nothing out there. Absolutely nothing.” While I had no way to...
by Margie | May 19, 2015 | Build Resilience, Live Passionately, Speak Bravely
Change is never easy, even change for the better. It’s why so many people choose to stay in jobs they loathe, in relationships that chip away at their self-confidence or sticking to habits that rob years from their life, rather than embrace the uneasiness, uncertainty...
by Margie | May 13, 2015 | Brave Interviews, Build Resilience
After a whirlwind book/speaking tour of the USA, it’s great to be home in Australia and over my jet-lag (sort of). As busy as my trip was, it was incredibly rewarding speak at the United Nations Foundation and at several other events including my first ever trip to...
by Margie | May 9, 2015 | Brave Parenting, Live Passionately
It’s Mothers Day this weekend and hopefully my four children have remembered (with a little reminder from their dad) to at least get me a card. But as I reflect on this day dedicated to celebrating motherhood, I can’t help but think of the less important lessons I’ve...
by Margie | May 7, 2015 | Build Resilience, Lead Purposefully, Live Passionately, Speak Bravely, Work Courageously
I’ve made it a focus of my life to teach others how to be braver. Courage and bravery aren’t fixed qualities about yourself that can’t be changed. Much like building muscle, you can learn to have more courage and build your “bravery muscles.” Just imagine in your own...
by Margie | May 5, 2015 | Brave Interviews, Live Passionately, Speak Bravely
Walk with people who make you think bigger, feel bigger and act bigger. Yesterday I had the privilege of dining with movie director Oliver Stone at a Game Changers Symposium in Melbourne. If you’re under the age of 30, like my kids, his name may not ring a bell....
by Margie | Apr 30, 2015 | Live Passionately
Twenty five years ago this week I embarked on a year long trip around the world with little more than my backpack, some travelers checks and a sense of adventure. First stop USA, then Europe and, then on through India and South East Asia. I recall a tumult of intense...
