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Margie Warrell, PhD
Margie Warrell has spent over 25 years helping people find their courage to close the gap between what they know and what they do—between who they are and who they have it within them to become. A six-time bestselling author, leadership advisor, and retreat facilitator, she integrates hard-won life wisdom with research-driven insight, inviting people to examine the fears that hold them back and reconnect with the deeper truths that can move them forward.
Growing up as the eldest of seven on a dairy farm in rural Australia, Margie’s journey has taken her across continents and cultures—from war zones to boardrooms—shaping a uniquely global and deeply human perspective on courage and leadership.
Her unique contributions include:
➥ Author of six books on courage, leadership, and purposeful living—including The Courage Gap and Stop Playing Safe
➥ Former executive consultant, advising senior leader from Fortune 100 to Capitol Hill to global change agents
➥ Creator of transformative “Live Brave” retreats across four continents, blending intellect, emotion, and spiritual depth
➥ Board member of the Women’s Democracy Network, supporting exiled Afghan and Iranian women in amplifying their voices and influence
➥ Host of the Live Brave podcast and regular contributor to NBC News
➥ Guest lecturer at leading institutions including Columbia, Georgetown, USC, and SMU
With a PhD in human development and decades spent working at the intersection of insight and action, Margie bridges head and heart—blending strategic clarity with spiritual depth, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of the universal human condition.
Through her retreats, speaking, and writing, she creates transformational spaces where people can confront their fears, rescript their story and reset their vision in ways that draw on their unique talents to live a deeply authentic life.
At the heart of Margie’s work is a deep belief: our most powerful growth begins when we let go striving to prove or perfect ourselves, and instead make peace with our “unfinished self”—as the innately worthy “human becoming” we each are.