A leader who helps people find the courage to start and become
As Quoted In
You Don’t Have to be Ready to Lead:
How courage, not perfection, drives change
Today’s leaders are being asked to navigate constant change, uncertainty, and pressure, often without clear guidance or the luxury of feeling fully prepared. Many are waiting for certainty that never arrives.
Camille Mackler has spent her career leading in moments where there was no playbook. From responding to major national crises to building coalitions under intense pressure, she has learned firsthand that readiness rarely comes before action. Courage does.
In her keynote, Camille reframes leadership as a practice grounded in judgment, values, and the willingness to act before conditions feel perfect. She normalizes uncertainty, challenges the myth of readiness, and translates courage into practical leadership behaviors audiences can apply immediately.
This talk is ideal for leaders at all stages, from students to executives, who are navigating uncertainty and learning to lead without a roadmap.
After hearing Camille speak, audiences will:
Recognize that they do not need to feel fully ready before stepping into leadership
Learn how to trust their judgment and act with intention amid uncertainty
Develop greater confidence in navigating change and making values-driven decisions
Approach complex problems with creativity rather than paralysis
Leave more willing to take meaningful action on the challenges they care about most
“Camille shared insights into the logic of doing the right thing in tough situations and marshaling one’s skills and values for the greater good. For Camille, all persons can participate. These lessons translate far beyond migration politics and the law and are central to participatory action.”
“Camille brings rare clarity to complex national security and immigration issues. She combines deep policy expertise with lived experience, and consistently leaves audiences better equipped to think and act with nuance”
