Margaux Jordan.
In the age of increasingly fast-moving business transactions, virtual work environments, and the rise of AI, it is easy to get caught up in the pursuit of results. Leaders need to pause and set the pace to reconnect with the people they lead if they want to thrive. Margaux Jordan helps organizations strengthen their teams at every level by building cultures rooted in integrity, trust, and genuine connection, starting from the top down. Drawing from over 20 years of executive leadership and nonprofit experience, she equips audiences with practical strategies to navigate challenges, foster relationships, and elevate performance through everyday decisions. Through compelling storytelling and real-world insights, Margaux shows how influence grounded in honour inspires people to give their best and creates collaboration and connection that endures.
About Margaux.
Margaux Jordan is a keynote speaker who helps organizations strengthen trust and improve performance by building cultures grounded in integrity and genuine connection. Drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership experience, she equips leaders and teams with practical strategies to navigate complex challenges and make principled decisions in demanding environments.
Throughout her career, she has built high-impact partnerships that have yielded millions of dollars in fundraising. To do this, she leveraged her unique leadership philosophy, which centers on a simple idea: when people—not transactions—become the focus of how work gets done, organizations grow stronger. Today, she helps leaders create workplaces where people feel respected and connected to the organization's mission - because when trust becomes the foundation of a culture, friction decreases, and commitment deepens.
While her professional accomplishments are significant, Margaux considers her most meaningful role to be that of a daughter, wife, and steward of the relationships entrusted to her. This deeply human perspective shapes every message she delivers. She reminds audiences that leadership is not defined only by results, but by the way we show up for others—and that the character behind our decisions ultimately shapes the strength and sustainability of the organizations we lead.
Margaux's Talks.
Discover how Margaux can bring value to your company.
Do Good, Do Well.
For leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations that want to grow through trust, connection, and values-driven leadership.
In a world that often prioritizes performance over people, the strongest results are often built through relationships. In this keynote, Margaux Jordan shares how authenticity, honour, and genuine connection create the foundation for lasting trust, deeper loyalty, and meaningful growth. Drawing from her leadership and fundraising success, she shows audiences how leading with humanity can strengthen culture, elevate relationships, and drive results that last.
Audiences will leave with practical tools and leadership insights to:
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lead with authenticity in ways that build trust and credibility
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create stronger, more loyal relationships across teams and clients
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align values and performance for more sustainable long-term success
People Over Pitch.
Turning Authentic Relationships Into Revenue
For sales teams, business development professionals, and leaders who want to strengthen results through trust-based relationship building.
In a world full of scripts, strategies, and sales pressure, the most effective professionals know that people buy from people they trust. In this keynote, Margaux Jordan reveals how leading with authenticity and genuine connection creates stronger client relationships and more sustainable business growth.
Participants will gain practical strategies to:
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build trust quickly and naturally
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deepen client relationships without sounding scripted
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increase referrals, loyalty, and long-term business through authentic connection
Behind Locked Doors: Leadership Truths from Working in a Federal Prison.
What High-Stakes Environments Reveal About Trust, Influence, and Human Behaviour
Ideal for leaders and teams operating in high-pressure environments where trust, influence, and human behaviour directly impact performance.
In high-stakes environments, leadership is tested in its rawest and most revealing form, where authority alone is not enough and influence must be earned. Working inside a federal prison, Margaux Jordan discovered that trust and human connection operate by a different set of rules, ones that expose what truly drives behaviour and performance.
Drawing from her experience as a college program director within a federal prison, Margaux shares powerful, real-world stories that reveal how leaders can move beyond positional authority to build genuine trust, navigate resistance, and influence outcomes under pressure. This keynote challenges conventional leadership thinking and equips audiences with practical insights to lead more effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.
What Audiences Will Take Away
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Lead with influence, not just authority. Learn how to build trust and earn respect in environments where positional power alone is not enough
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Turn resistance into engagement – Gain practical strategies to connect with skeptical or disengaged individuals and create meaningful buy-in
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Shape perception to drive performance. Understand how perception impacts behaviour and how intentional leadership can shift it to strengthen culture and results
So thankful to hear Margaux speak recently to Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs, sharing her inspiring stories and challenging us to focus on developing genuine and authentic relationships. She challenged us to honour and accommodate them, helping them to feel seen and valued, which actually helps your business grow and flourish, elevating your business and your brand.
Robin Craven
Professional Speaker and Entrepreneur
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714-769-5373