Perspectives S37/Ep7 How Maggie Michaels DeCan was Humbled on Purpose

Maggie Michaels DeCan is a former corporate executive who has penned a compelling and inspiring story about finding purpose. Her story and insights are most valuable as many reflect on their own goals and direction in 2025. Maggie bravely transitioned from high-profile corporate roles to dedicate her life to working for an educational nonprofit. In her newly published book, “Humbled on Purpose,” Maggie describes her humorous leap from a C-suite position at a major holiday brand to leading the Children’s Development Academy. What's particularly impactful about Maggie's story is that it emerges from the depths of childhood trauma – including a difficult relationship with a functioning alcoholic father and the loss of her mother to postpartum depression when she was just ten months old. These experiences shaped her unique leadership style, “scar-based leadership,” which emphasizes the importance of embracing failures and vulnerabilities to build authenticity and trust in both personal and professional relationships. Today, Maggie is an executive coach, speaker, consultant, and author, leveraging her extensive experience across the faith-based, nonprofit, and corporate sectors.