Summary: Margo Boster is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), author, and accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience spanning government, private sector, and entrepreneurial leadership. With a unique background that includes service as a senior federal leader, Margo has a firsthand understanding of the high-stakes environments leaders face in government and corporate arenas. She is the author of Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership, which introduces a transformative approach to leadership, integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, and resilience practices.

Margo’s expertise lies in guiding leaders to harness mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical presence, especially in demanding roles. She is a trusted coach to senior executives, including U.S. military generals and federal government leaders, helping them elevate their leadership through mindful, practical strategies. As an ICF Mentor Coach and faculty member at Flatter Leadership Academy and Georgetown University’s Coaching Program, Margo is deeply committed to shaping the next generation of mindful leaders. Through her work, she empowers individuals to achieve sustainable success that aligns with their values and well-being.

Question 1) Why would a prospective client want you to be their keynote speaker or to support their speaking event? What are some compelling aspects of your background/career/experience that we should know about? 

As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), published author, and executive with over 25 years of experience, I bring a deep and diverse expertise in leadership that bridges both the private sector and government service. My book, Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership, captures the essence of my philosophy: blending neuroscience, body awareness, and mindful practices to elevate leadership in high-stakes environments.

I have the unique advantage of a career that spans the private sector, military, and federal government contexts, understanding the rigorous demands placed on leaders in these sectors. I served as a career civil servant for 15 years, culminating as the FDA’s Executive Director of the Bioinformatics Board. In that role, I led a large-scale transformation to unify IT decision-making across disparate entities—a challenge that required both technical expertise and strategic vision.

Question 2) What are your primary topics/areas of expertise? Some examples may include: Conflict resolution, International Relations, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Cybersecurity, as well as specific countries or geographical regions.

• Mindful Leadership for High-Stakes Environments: Teaching leaders how to leverage mindfulness, resilience, and mental agility in demanding settings.
• Mindfully Successful: Integrating Brain, Body, and Breath: Guiding leaders to harness cognitive, physical, and mindful practices to enhance decision-making and adaptability.
• Executive Resilience and Stress Management: Tailored for leaders who face high-pressure situations, focusing on sustainable energy and emotional resilience.
• Transformative Leadership: Lessons learned from complex federal restructurings and how to navigate change in large organizations.

Question 3) What are the 2 – 4 positions you have held in your career that you would like prospective clients to know about? Please provide a brief description of each.

• Executive Coach to Top Leaders: Currently, I coach CEOs, U.S. military generals, and senior federal executives, helping them achieve peak potential through a blend of neuroscience, psychology, and mindful practices. As an ICF Mentor Coach and faculty at Flatter Leadership Academy and Georgetown University’s Coaching Program, I can share these principles with a broader coaching community.

• Founder and Entrepreneur: I founded two successful companies; the first was an IT and change management consulting company, and the second is focused on executive and leadership development and strategic consulting. This entrepreneurial experience has grounded me in practical, results-oriented strategies that speak to leaders navigating the complexities of organizational transformation.

• Federal Executive Director: In my final role in federal service after a fifteen-year career, I served as Executive Director of the FDA’s Bioinformatics Board, leading a transformative restructuring that centralized IT investment decision-making. This experience is foundational to my understanding of federal government dynamics and the pressures leaders face in regulatory and mission-critical environments.

Question 4) Have you supported any speaking events recently? If so, what were the events and who were the clients?

I have been a featured speaker for over 15 years at key industry conferences and organizations, including:

• The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• The Association for Talent Development (ATD)
• Executive Women in Government
• The Women’s Center Leadership Conference.

My recent engagements include the Georgetown Institute of Transformational Leadership Conference and the Arizona Technology Council’s CEO Retreat.

Question 5) Do you have any articles or publications? Have you been featured in any? If so, what were they?

• Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership – available January 2025, providing leaders with actionable strategies to lead mindfully in high-pressure roles. Additional publications are forthcoming.

Question 6) Do you have any Client testimonials?

Some testimonials are available on my website at https://margoboster.com/coaching/