by Margie | Apr 7, 2015 | Live Passionately, Work Courageously
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela One of the many things I’ve learned over the years, whether from the adversities I’ve faced or the challenges I’ve...
by Margie | May 13, 2014 | Live Passionately, Work Courageously
Over the last couple days I’ve had the opportunity to speak at two leadership events. One to HR professionals, and one to health professionals. After each event I had the chance to speak with attendees who shared their challenges, aspirations and...
by Margie | Aug 18, 2013 | Lead Purposefully, Live Passionately, Speak Bravely, Work Courageously
Earlier this month I had the honor of speaking at a women’s leadership summit in Shanghai where I got to meet many women from around the globe. Smart women. Hard-working women. Women aspiring to do more, be more and lead more. Women who also sometimes doubt...
by Margie | Jun 11, 2013 | Live Passionately, Work Courageously
This morning I spoke to about 270 senior students at the high school in the town (of Bairnsdale) near where I grew up. I began by sharing with them four important lessons I’ve learnt since I was their age: # 1. Don’t believe everything you tell...
by Margie | Apr 3, 2013 | Build Resilience, Live Passionately, Speak Bravely
I often get asked what I mean when I talk about courage. While I say that courage is action in the presence of fear and self doubt, I am also aware that it is far far more than that. Courage comes in many faces and what it means to each of us to act with courage...