“Margie’s opening keynote was nothing
short of spectacular! Her message is one
that everyone should hear in their lifetime.”
– Mike Morini, CEO, WorkForce Software
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Get Ready to Ignite Bold Action
Get Ready to Ignite Bold Action
Hi there!
If you’re looking for someone to engage and empower your audience to think, feel and act with more courage —you’re in the right place.
While fear is part of human nature, we each have the ability to rise above it. My work helps people reframe risk, reframe discomfort as growth, and lead more boldly —because that’s what drives real change.
I’d love to embolden your audience to take braver action—long after the applause ends.

Popular Keynotes
Lead Bravely
CLOSE THE COURAGE GAP TO AMPLIFY IMPACT – FROM THE INSIDE OUT
No organization can out perform its leaders. So if you want to embolden your leaders to act with more courage, less hesitation, and cultivate cultures that ignite bolder thinking, accelerated innovation and unleash potential at scale – this keynote will move the needle!

The standing ovation she received reflected how much the audience loved Margie. I strongly recommend Margie for any event that ties into meaningful advancement.
– Rich Wilson, President and CEO, Paul Davis
Take the Chance
HOW TO TAKE THE CHANCES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Most people know what to do, but don’t do what they know. Want your audience to walk away ready to defy their doubt and take bolder action toward a bolder vision for the future – their own and your organizations? This keynote will not disappoint.

After delivering the closing keynote to our top 1,000 sales leaders, I can tell you that if you’re looking for someone to inspire your people to take action, Margie is the speaker for you! She is also a joy to work with!
– Jason Green, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, National Instruments
Brave the Awkward
THE HEART OF HUMAN CONNECTION IN AN OVERWIRED WORLD
In a world of digital distance, curated communication, and polite avoidance, this keynote empowers people to brave the awkward conversations that build trust, make candor safer, and strengthen belonging—fueling human-centered cultures where authenticity drives connection, agility, and competitive edge.

Margie’s authentic style and memorable story-telling captivated and inspired our 400 sales leaders. I highly recommend Margie for any organization wanting to empower their teams to take bold risks and play to win.
– Jessica Qaasim, Head of Industry, Google Marketing Platform
Dare to Grow
HOW TO GROW THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH
Resilience isn’t built by avoiding hardship—it’s forged through it. If you want your audience to stay grounded under pressure and turn their toughest challenges into catalysts for their greatest growth, this keynote will equip them to build their capacity to thrive, no matter what.

Margie’s collaborative approach, professionalism and energy, on stage and off, combined with her fresh concepts and calm authority have created those ‘ah-ha!’ moments that make better leaders of us all.
– Alison Sibree, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Oracle
Brave Women Rising
HOW TO START BEFORE YOU FEEL READY AND MAKE A BET…ON YOURSELF
Want to empower women to back themselves more and doubt themselves less?This keynote challenges the fears, habits and headwinds that hold women back— emboldening them to make a bet on themselves before they feel 100% ready.
Margie doesn’t just speak — she sparks change!
Margie’s authentic style and memorable story-telling captivated and inspired our 400 sales leaders. I highly recommend Margie for any organization wanting to empower their teams to take bold risks and play to win.

Jessica Qaasim, Head of Industry, Google Marketing Platform
Margie’s ability to deliver thought-provoking and empowering program for leaders of all levels is impressive. I've now engaged Margie for many leadership events, always with incredible feedback.

Edweena Stratton, VP Employee Success, Salesforce
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, VP of Sales, Oracle
After delivering the closing keynote to our top 1,000 sales leaders, I can tell you that if you’re looking for someone to inspire your people to take action, Margie is the speaker for you! She is also a joy to work with!

Jason Green, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, National Instruments
Margie delivered an incredibly powerful opening keynote on Brave Leadership. Fantastic energy and insights plus her content was right on point!!

Elizabeth Lie, Managing Director, Aventedge
Margie’s ability to weave anecdotes to refocus, prioritize and build resilience was extremely well received. Her energy and candour was uplifting and making her an excellent choice for any event requiring a motivating, insightful and credible speaker.

Karrine Brannigan, Senior Vice President Marketing, Dell
Attendees at our annual conference loved Margie so much they gave her a standing ovation. She was absolutely excellent.

Lisa Nguyen, Operations Director, American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Margie’s message to ‘lead with courage’ to bi-partisan Chiefs on Capitol Hill can change the world. Yet, it’s how she delivers it that sets her apart. If she can command the attention of this group, she can bring any audience to their feet!
Larry Burton, Congressional Chief of Staff
Margie was extremely entertaining, inspirational and right in point for our company event. The feedback was universally positive.

Tim Orpin, Vice President, Illumina
Margie’s keynote to our Top 100 leaders on creating a culture of courage was dynamic and action focused. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive as we all go forward a little bolder and braver than before!

Rachael Powell, Chief Customer Experience Officer, XERO
One word: Phenomenal. Not only was Margie's message tailored perfectly for our audience but her one on one interactions with attendees made the experience even more outstanding.

Victoria Lambert, Talent Management, AT&T
Margie’s a dynamo! Her powerful delivery and fresh insights were both inspiring and actionable!

Luca Savi, CEO, ITT
If you want to embolden your teams and leaders, Margie is the perfect adrenaline-like shot of inspiration you need.

Sarah McKensey, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Johnson & Johnson
Team Offsites, Workshops & Retreats
Margie brings deep experience in working across multiple formats and with all sizes groups, including facilitating team off-sites, ELT/board retreats, workshops, moderating panels and ‘fire-side’ chats with CEO’s and celebrities.

Margie brought an impressive depth of knowledge to her workshop on Courageous Conversations at NASA headquarters. The feedback was outstanding.

Kim Haney, Director, Career Management, NASA
Margie’s workshop changed my life and that of my colleagues. I’m quite confident you’ll walk away from her session agreeing that they were some of the best hours you have spent on yourself in a long, long time. A worthwhile investment for all leaders, both emerging and established.

Elizabeth Faber, Chief Purpose Officer, Deloitte
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 do a ‘fireside chat’ with our Chairman Mr Bill Marriott. On every occasion she has been wonderfully well received.

Keri Day, Chief Audit Officer, Marriott
Margie led us through a 2-day workshop that was absolutely beyond any expectations. 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, Oracle Finance
The feedback from our full day program with Margie was overwhelmingly positive. I’ve no hesitation recommending Margie as a terrific investment in team and personal development.

Leonie Valentine, Managing Director, Sales & Operations, Google
Margie was an absolutely instrumental part of enlarging the context for our new team. Her facilitation of our leadership gathering inspired us to reach for significant business opportunities, strengthen our collaboration, and embrace the mindset needed to achieve amazing success!

Liz Carnabudi, Vice President, BD Medical Technology
