Margie Warrell

Dr. Margie Warrell is a globally renowned expert on courageous leadership, trusted by top organizations -- from NASA, Google, and Deloitte to Johnson & Johnson, Mars, and Morgan Stanley -- to embolden leaders, foster bold cultures, and drive innovation. With a career spanning speaking engagements in over 25 countries, Warrell has delivered keynotes on some of the world’s biggest stages, equipping leaders with the mindset and strategies to navigate uncertainty, take smarter risks, and lead with greater impact. From advising Congressional Chiefs on Capitol Hill to mentoring leaders in emerging democracies, she brings a global lens and research-backed strategies that bridge head and heart to closing the gap between potential and action.

Her latest book, "The Courage Gap," unpacks the hidden fears that hold people back—offering practical tools to bridge the “know/do” gap and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and conviction. A former Senior Partner at Korn Ferry’s advising Fortune 100 executives, Warrell has worked alongside diverse business icons like Sir Richard Branson, Bill Marriott, Tony Robbins, Steve Forbes, and global heads of state to advance leadership in an increasingly complex world.

A regular contributor to Forbes, with expertise featured by CNN, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and "Today," Warrell serves on boards advancing female leadership and education, including the Women’s Democracy Network and the Forbes School of Business & Technology.

Beyond the stage, Warrell lives her message of courage -- whether crossing the Sahara desert, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro with her husband and four children or, most recently, running her first marathon.