Margie is globally recognized for coaching senior leaders through transformative growth agendas, transitions, and organizational change. She brings deep expertise in executive development, CEO succession, and high-performance leadership to help top leaders build resilient, high-impact organizations. By identifying the unseen barriers that stifle innovation, undermine strategic execution, and erode trust, she equips CEOs with the mindset and strategies to drive exceptional performance.

Previously a Senior Partner in Korn Ferry’s Board & CEO Succession Practice, Margie has advised Fortune 500 executives, policymakers, and emerging global leaders. Her work spans executive onboarding, C-suite coaching, and cultivating courageous cultures that amplify engagement, accelerate growth, and deliver bottom-line impact.

A native Australian with experience across five continents, Margie has worked with leading organizations, including NASA, Dell, Morgan Stanley, Novartis, Google, and Johnson & Johnson. She has also coached U.S. Congressional Chiefs and McCain Global Fellows, helping them navigate complexity, inspire action, and lead with unwavering conviction.

Renowned for her ability to cut through noise and challenge conventional thinking, Margie specializes in helping CEOs strengthen decision-making, foster high-accountability cultures, and engage their organizations in bold, future-focused leadership. She has worked alongside Richard Branson, Bill Marriott, and Ken Blanchard, bringing psychological and behavioral insights that transform leadership impact at every level.

A bestselling author of five books, including The Courage Gap, her thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, CNN, and Bloomberg. Her Live Brave podcast and speaking engagements empower executives to close the gap between potential and performance.

Outside of work, Margie is energized from time outdoors and adventure travel. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with her four teenage children was testament to the truth that the best views follow the hardest climbs.