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Neuroscience & risk-taking: Four ways we're wired to play it safe
Live And Lead With Courage (You Have More Than You Think!)
Leading Women: Why women must engage in 'Courageous Conversations'
Embrace the discomfort of change. It always holds opportunity.
#TrainTheBrave: Growth & comfort don't ride the same horse
Power: How to own your innate power to affect change
Lead with a Vision: Great leaders expand what others see as possible.
Never surrender power to your circumstances. Choose powerfully.
Are you discounting the cost of inaction? Playing safe can be highly risky
Margie’s Popular Speaking Topics
REFRAME RISK, UNLOCK POTENTIAL AND EXPAND POSSIBILITIES
How exceptional leaders harness the potential in themselves and others
Empower your leaders to lead themselves and others with greater purpose, passion, courage and confidence. Drawing on the latest research in leadership and neuro-science, plus interviews with some of the world’s top change makers – past and present – Margie will get to the heart of what undermines leadership effectiveness, sharing science-based strategies to:
- Engage people around a big Why that taps ingenuity and counters anxiety and complacency
- Act decisively amid uncertainty and ambiguity Identify blind spots and foster a risk-ready mindset that is driven by purpose over pride
- Engage in the tough conversations that are too often avoided
- Create rituals that build resilience to stay ‘on purpose,’ thrive under pressure and fail forward faster
Margie can speak at your next event on any one
of these topics and much more…
HARNESS COLLECTIVE INGENUITY, CREATIVITY AND DIVERSITY
Create a culture that fuels engagement and unlocks ingenuity, creativity and courage
The greatest threat to any organization is the fear that stifles ingenuity, fuels risk aversion and drives highly capable, creative people to make short-sighted decisions. Margie will share powerful research-backed frameworks to equip leaders with strategies to build psychological safety and foster a ‘culture of courage’ that harnesses human capital and emboldens disruptive thinking to ensure organizations remain competitive in an increasingly uncertain, globalized and accelerated world.
- Counter the fear-based biases that undermine change initiatives, inhibit crucial conversations and stifle creativity, innovation and engagement
- Rethink risk to make braver decisions
- Create unconscious inclusion that harnesses the full value of diversity
- Foster the growth mind-set needed to nurture ingenuity and intrapreneurship and help people fail forward
- Build the loyal cohesion needed to challenge outdated paradigms that stifle innovation
- Communicate vision in ways that maximizes engagement
SPEAK UP IN WAYS THAT GROW YOUR INFLUENCE AND IMPACT
Build your influence and grow your relationships one brave conversation at a time
The quality of our relationships and network is determined by the quality of the conversations we have in them. You will learn skills to build trust, speak with authority and master tough conversations in ways that build collaboration, earn respect and produce stronger outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Gain the confidence to balance candor with kindness
- Text or talk: Why it’s vital we don’t hide behind technology in the digital age
- Dial up your EQ to deal with sensitive situations and disarm defensive people
- Listen for the unspoken concerns to move from conflict to collaboration
- Learn the four steps to giving critical feedback, to optimize positive outcomes
- Express anger without insult and disagree without being disagreeable
- Build accountability and manage conflicting commitments
Create momentum and initiate change in your workplace with Margie’s Courageous Conversations Masterclass. Learn more here.
UNLOCK THE FORCE OF FEMALE POTENTIAL TO CHANGE THE WORLD
For women who want to do more, be more and give more, but too often doubt they can
Despite the compelling case to have more women seated at decision-making tables, too few currently are. The reasons are many and the solutions complex, yet one thing is certain: empowering women to challenge old thinking and step into leadership roles is not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing. Margie will draw on her PhD research and personal experiences of challenging gender norms to provide strategies to:
- Plug the leaky pipeline and get more women at top tables
- Teach women to ‘power up’ their language to build respect, counter unconscious bias and build their executive presence and leadership brand
- Foster authentic leadership and bring your whole self to work
- Manage benevolent sexism and the likeability/capability ‘double bind’ bias against women
- Beat ‘imposter syndrome’ and keep ‘mothers’-guilt’ in check
- Encourage women to ‘lift as they climb’ and tap the collective power of the sisterhood
- Challenge sponsors and mentors, and get more men on board
UNLEASH YOUR PURPOSE, POWER AND POTENTIAL TO MAKE YOUR BIGGEST MARK
Finding the courage to pursue the boldest vision for your life
The biggest regret people have at the end of their lives is that they lived too safely and risked too little. In this inspiring keynote, Margie will draw on her diverse life experiences and hard won wisdom to inspire your audience to take action to live a bigger, braver and more meaningful life.
- Power and presence: Align your language, focus and physiology to bring your best self to your biggest challenges
- Three questions to discover your Why and live with a clear sense of purpose
- Rethink risk and exit the safe lane: Learn to get comfortable being uncomfortable
- Upgrade your mental maps: The assumptions that got you here won’t get you there
- Failing forward: Bounce back from setbacks with a wiser mind and stronger spirit
- Forget perfect: Give yourself permission to start now, wherever you are
EMBOLDENING NEXT GEN LEADERS TO STEP UP
Giving our kids the courage to thrive in the big game of life
We’re hardwired to protect our kids, yet in our overly-cautious world we do our kids a disservice when we deprive them of opportunities to learn how to navigate risk, handle failure and adapt to change. Equip the next generation of leaders with the mind-set needed to adapt to the world we cannot yet see and become purpose-driven global citizens who can find opportunity amid uncertainty and adversity. Drawing on her professional experience and personal journey as a mother of four, Margie will discuss:
- Why we should lead the way in resisting peer pressure from family, friends and educators to over-protect, over-parent and over-preen our kids
- How to identify when we are burdening kids with our own fears, insecurities and unmet ambitions
- Why a little ‘conscientious neglect’ generally does far more good than harm
- Helping our kids discern smart risks from stupid ones
- Avoiding unconscious bias in how we raise our daughters and sons, to shift the norms that work against gender equality
Why Book Margie For Your Next Event?
As an internationally recognized expert in human behavior with a background in Fortune 500 business, psychology, and coaching, Margie draws on the latest findings in neuroscience, positive psychology and performance science blended with her own hard-won wisdom to provide practical advice and proven strategies that create stronger results and braver people.
Margie’s ability to get to the heart of what holds people back combined with her engaging style has made her an in demand speaker around the world. Organizations that have benefited from her customized courage-building programs include NASA, Oracle, British Telecom, The Body Shop, Accenture, Wells Fargo, Mars, American Airlines to name a few.
At the heart of Margie’s work is helping people and organizations overcome the number one barrier to growth – the fear that hinders crucial conversations, stifles innovation, undermines collaboration and breeds a deficit of trust. Her extensive experience as a keynote speaker and facilitating group workshop programs enables her to craft highly engaging programs that equip people with the hard skills and confidence…
What Margie’s Speaking Clients Are Saying
“Margie’s opening keynote at our annual conference was nothing short of spectacular! She has my highest recommendation for any event – in fact, her message is one that everyone should hear in their lifetime!”
Mike Morini
CEO, WorkForce Software
“Margie’s speech on leading with courage at our Senior Leadership Forum was very inspirational and greatly appreciated by all who left with practical ways to lead through change.”
Renata Gusmon
Talent Development Director, United Health Group
“One word: Amazing. Not only was Margie's message tailored perfectly for our audience but her 1 on 1 interactions with attendees made the experience that much more personable. The feedback we received was phenomenal.”
Victoria Lambert
Talent Management, AT&T
“Margie facilitated an outstanding program with my Asia Pacific leadership team. She connected immediately and had everyone fully engaged and participating. Even the skeptics in my team were very impressed with her approach and style and we all left inspired to execute action plans to improve their leadership effectiveness. I recommend Margie to any company seeking to up the ante on their leadership capability.”
Wendy Stops
Global Managing Director, Technology, Accenture
“I first engaged Margie as a keynote speaker for an Asia Pacific women's leadership event in China. From the moment we met, I was a huge fan - her ideas, perspective and ability to deliver thought-provoking and empowering sessions for leaders of all levels from diverse backgrounds is impressive. I've since engaged Margie for many leadership events, always with incredible feedback.”
Edweena Stratton
VP Employee Success, Salesforce.com
“Margie’s keynote on creating a culture of courage was dynamic, passionate and thought provoking. The feedback from our top 100 leaders was overwhelmingly positive. We will all go forward a little bolder and braver than before!”
Rachael Powell
Chief People Officer, XERO
“Margie is a true expert in her field who immediately captivates an audience. I have engaged her several times for large keynotes, workshops and, most recently, to interview our Chairman Mr Bill Marriott. On every occasion she has been wonderfully well received.”
Keri Day
Chief Audit Officer, Marriott International
“Margie is a truly sensational speaker. She had our audience hanging off her every word - her thought provoking, engaging and professional presentation style along with her unique ability to be down to earth was truely refreshing and motivating. I would recommend Margie as a keynote speaker anytime.”
Michelle Morcombe
National Learning Support Manager, Optus
“Margie was a huge hit! She kept everyone engaged - not easy with a room of tired and distracted physicians - receiving the highest possible rating from 94% of participants. From a meeting planners perspective, she is a joy to work with. Her input made our conference even better from the outset.”
Kathleen Bozis
Medical Society of Virginia
“Margie sets herself apart with a powerful and inspiring message. She helped me craft my own vision for leading a more forward leading workplace. We welcome her back anytime.”
Kathy Calvin
President & CEO, United Nations Foundation
“Margie led us through an absolutely beyond any expectations two-day workshop. My team members (from 8 countries!) were all thrilled by what we achieved. I have no words to thank her enough. Just amazing!”
Sandra Guazzotti
Vice President, Oracle Financing
“Engaging, inspiring, and a delight to work with, Margie’s call to courageous action was a perfect fit for our employees. A true gem!”
Alissa Janey
Best Buy
“Margie’s interactive style and sharp humour paired with her powerful insights helped our national conference attendees see the world through a whole new lens. We received nothing but outstanding feedback. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Leslie G. Sarasin
CEO, Food Marketing Institute
“Our best speaker ever!”
Ross Stange
Sage Micropay
“Margie left the leaders are our national conference re-energized, refocused and emboldened to build a bigger and better business.”
Georgia Bartholomew
Body Shop
“Margie’s content was great and her delivery was absolutely awesome. I’ve never had so much positive feedback from an audience - not one negative comment, not one. Everyone just raved about it and believe me, this was a tough crowd.”
Robert Gosling
Managing Director, Oracle New Zealand
“Margie’s ability to engage, educate and embolden people is inspirational. Her nuggets of wisdom are both profound and practical for anyone wanting to be a more confident communicator and enjoy greater success in their workplace and b”
Professor Rebecca Heino
Columbia University
“Margie is a dynamic keynote speaker! Her message really hit home, and set an excellent foundation for the rest of our leadership campaign. We were engaged by her dynamic delivery, entertained by her personal stories, and inspired by her ability to tie it all back to our core personal and organizational values.”
Donna Vitalie
AOL
“Dear Margie, Thank you for your recent Courageous Conversations program here at NASA headquarters. You brought both an impressive depth of knowledge and genuine passion to support our staff. Once again, the feedback we received from those who participated in your program was outstanding.”
Kim Haney
NASA, Director, Career Management
“It was a pleasure meeting Margie. She was extremely entertaining, inspirational and right in point for our company event. The feedback was universally positive. We appreciated her time talking to us and for engaging with our team. I hope we can do it again in the not too distant future.”
Tim Orpin,
illumina, Vice President, Asia Pacific
“As keynote speaker at a recent Deakin University alumni event, Margie's presentation was engaging, heartfelt and thought-provoking. Having spent many years in events management I have rarely seen such an engaged and delighted audience on the night. Margie is a wonderfully inspiring and energetic presenter and I recommend her very highly. Her latest book Brave is also a great read!”
Associate Director, Alumni Relations
University of Tasmania
“Attendees at our annual conference loved Margie so much they gave her a standing ovation. She was absolutely excellent.”
Lisa Nguyen
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
