In today’s volatile and fast-changing world, the greatest risk facing organizations is not external disruption—it’s fear that undermines decisions, narrows thinking, and stifles effective action. This keynote addresses this hidden barrier to growth, creativity, collaboration and strong decision making, challenging audiences to reset their relationship with fear, reframe risk through the larger lens. Combining cutting-edge research and global insights with compelling stories that connect head and heart, Margie moves beyond platitudes about the what and why of courage, delivering a practical roadmap to operationalize the how of courage – closing the gap between the potential we hold and the actions we take, transforming fear into a catalyst for bolder thinking, braver action and stronger outcomes. Read More >

Key Learnings Include:

• Cultivate Courage: Harness the two key levers for cultivating courage – a learnable skill – regulating fear and emboldening ourselves to move forward anyway.
• Rethink Risk: Discern smart from reckless risk-taking amid complexity and uncertainty and identify longer term vulnerabilities created by ‘courage gaps’.
• Fail Right: Leverage a play-to-win mindset to embrace intelligent failure, accelerate learning, and harness the value in setbacks.
• Lead With Courage: Anchor in “Self-Certainty” to reset discomfort and transform fear as a catalyst for growth.
• Unleash Collective Courage: Build a culture that supports ‘loyal dissent’ and galvanizes common purpose around a bold vision for the future.

This keynote resonates with diverse audiences as Margie customizes stories and examples that resonate and inspire. It’s especially impactful for leaders aiming to cultivate a “courage mindset” within their organizations.

Additional Interactive Element:

To deepen engagement and actionable outcomes, Margie can incorporate her Courage Gap Quiz to gather real-time data on participants’ courage gaps. This interactive element provides valuable insights into collective opportunities that enhance impact. Read Less ^

No one is immune to fear. Yet in-the-midst of uncertain times, only those who have learned to rise above it and lead with courage can unlock the potential in themselves and others and seize the opportunity adversity always holds. Read More >

• Engage teams around a big ‘Why’ that fosters shared purpose, unlocks ingenuity, and dismantles change resistance.
• Identify blind spots and reframe risk to make better decisions.
• Harness ‘emotional contagion’ to build psychological safety, nurture diversity & expand collective change-agility.
• Create resilience rituals that expand bandwidth and behavioral agility to thrive under pressure. Read Less ^

Everyone experiences self-doubt yet successful people have mastered their inner dialogue, and don’t let their doubts call the shots. Drawing on the research from her best-selling book, You’ve Got This! Read More >

The Life-Changing Power of Trusting Yourself Margie will give you proven strategies to:

• Defy the doubts that are holding your potential and future hostage.
• Build self-confidence in the aftermath of setbacks, enabling you to 'fail forward’ and succeed faster.
• Beat imposter syndrome and quiet your inner critic.
• Play from your strengths.
• Harness the power of language to harness fear, reframe stress and thrive under pressure.
• Apply the psychology of confidence and ‘train the brave’ on a whole new level. Read Less ^

Harnessing the human capital in your organization has never been more critical. Yet, its greatest threat is the fear that stifles ingenuity and drives capable, creative people to play it safe and make short-sighted decisions. Embedding the value of courage in your organization’s culture leads to competitive edge, greater agility, and stronger outcomes. Read More >

Drawing on the latest research and fresh insights, Margie will equip your leaders with practical strategies to:

• Nurture psychological safety to unleash disruptive thinking & fail forward, faster.
• Create unconscious inclusion that harnesses the full value of diversity.
• Foster ‘loyal dissent’ to upgrade outdated paradigms that stifle innovation.
• Activate the ‘rally effect’ toward a shared mission critical.
• Unlearn to relearn, embracing a ‘risk ready’ mindset.
• Counter the unconscious forces that sabotage change and undermine crucial conversations and quality decision-making. Read Less ^

Despite the compelling case for seating more women at decision-making tables, too few are. Empowering women to embrace their feminine strengths and own their power as change-agents is a vital lever for gender equity. Read More >

Drawing on her PhD research into the interplay of gender, power and leadership coupled with decades of emboldening women globally, Margie will share her personal stories as a ball-dropping working mother of four while sharing practical strategies to:

• Conquer the imposter syndrome and close the confidence gap.
• Find your authentic voice to speak with authority & impact.
• Counter ‘think male, think manager’ bias & ‘backlash effect.’
• Get the right career champions in your corner.
• Lower the ‘perfection’ high bar & get off your own back.
• Expand your capacity to thrive under pressure.
• Lift as you climb, amplifying the voice of other women. Read Less ^