by Margie | Dec 18, 2017 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
This time of year comes with a lot of expectations, social pressures and family traditions – some of which can suck the joy from the festive season and leave us feeling stressed out, burnt out and anything but Merry come December 25th. When you feel the pressure...
by Margie | Dec 1, 2016 | Latest Thoughts, Speak Bravely
Nearly every person I’ve spoken to over the last week or so has mentioned to me how much they have on this merry month of December. Holiday parties. School concerts. Travel planning. Teacher gifts. Card writing. Present shopping. Christmas decorating. Gift...
by Margie | May 11, 2016 | Brave Interviews, Women Rising, Work Courageously
During my recent trip to Washington D.C. I sat down with Kathy Calvin, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation whose job it is to steward over $1 billion dollars entrusted to the UNF. Kathy and I discussed an issue we are both passionate about –...
by Margie | Oct 1, 2015 | Build Resilience, Live Passionately
I’ve clocked up a lot of air miles over the last six months and stayed in more hotel rooms than I care to count. I didn’t plan it that way but I’ve had some amazing opportunities (like the chance to spend a week with Richard Branson) that I just couldn’t turn down. A...
by Margie | Jun 15, 2014 | Work Courageously
“I don’t like what I do,” Jake shared with me. “The problem is, I get paid fairly well, have good job security and can’t see any way out. So I turn up, do my job and get out of here as soon as I can. It’s not ideal but at...