OUR founder,
MARGRETE
I always had this deep knowing— that as humans, we could do better...
Be better in our relationships, in our thinking, in our choices. I saw the potential for a different way, a higher way.
For over two decades, I thrived in the demanding arena of luxury, hospitality, sales and leadership- mastering complex sales solutions, deepening client trust, and surfacing the unspoken insights others overlooked – which always led to impactful outcomes.
I was known for my ability to create and deliver a return on investment – rooted deeply on a return on experience – which transformed every interaction into something greater than expected.
Clients and colleagues alike sought me out- not because I was the loudest voice in the room, rather because I listened. Because I saw, felt and understood the unspoken. Because my success was never driven by force – it was built on trust, intuition, and consistency. I delivered results not by pushing harder, rather by listening deeper, earning respect as both a steadfast producer and a trusted advisor. My door was always open, the line was always long as colleagues from cross functional departments came seeking insight, perspective and guidance.
It was then, I realized that despite resisting formal leadership roles for years
leadership
found me anyway.
After years of witnessing leadership struggles – within my own organization and across client teams – I reached a defining moment: Was I willing to be a part of the solution, or would I walk away? The truth was, I had not experienced many role models who led with both strength and consciousness. I knew there had to be another way.
That question became my catalyst.
What I had always known- was that leadership is a privilege, not just a job. Time and time again, I watched that privilege be misunderstood, mishandled and missed all together – creating dysfunction instead of direction, pressure instead of purpose. I knew something had to change. I knew leadership could be more.
Leadership did not need more pressure, it needed support. It needed conscious awareness. It needed a guide willing to elevate the way forward.
That knowing became my mission. It became my vision. It became my purpose. Leadership doesn’t just shape businesses; it shapes people, cultures, and possibilities. And when done well, it has the power to transform everything. At its best, leadership becomes a catalyst for sociological change, influencing how we live, connect and evolve together.
so, i turned that pain into purpose.
…Insight into action. I founded UpWell Leadership to help leaders rise- not just in title, but in impact, clarity, and the ability to inspire others. Because when leadership thrives, everyone rises.
upwell leadership exists to make that transformation real.
Because leadership, when honored as the privilege it is, has the power to elevate us all.
There is no degree or credential that can rival real-world experience – and this is the unique path that led me where I stand today.
