About The Thirlby Company 

At The Thirlby Company, we help people build the kind of confidence that drives clarity, impact, and fulfillment — whether you’re leading a team, navigating a career transition, or simply seeking more joy in your everyday life.

Confident leadership isn’t optional — it’s foundational. It’s the root of healthy teams and thriving individuals. Without it, performance suffers, burnout rises, and great people hold back or walk away.

Here’s what we believe:
Confidence is not a personality trait — it’s a practiced skill.
You don’t learn it in school. The world often rewards the loudest voice in the room and calls it confidence. But real confidence looks different. It’s about curiosity. Self-awareness. Boundaries. Self-trust.

That’s the kind of confidence we help people build — with practical tools, honest reflection, and intentional practice.

How we work:

  • Learning – Interactive workshops, trainings, and retreats that equip leaders and teams with skills to work better together.

  • Speaking – Keynotes and Spark Sessions that shift mindsets and spark new possibilities.

  • Coaching – 1:1 coaching to help individuals build confidence, navigate transitions, and lead with authenticity.

Whether you’re here for personal growth or organizational change, our goal is the same: to build confidence at the core — because that’s what leads to happier lives, stronger teams, and more fulfilling careers.

The Thirlby Company was founded by Margie (Thirlby) DuBois — a certified coach, facilitator, and former nonprofit leader. With 12 years of executive leadership experience, Margie brings real-world insight and radical empathy to every room she’s in.

Her work combines evidence-based practice with human-centered design — always tailored, always relational, and always real.

If you’re ready to show up more confidently in your life and leadership, you’re in the right place.

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Meet the Team

  • Margie (Thirlby) DuBois

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Margie launched the Thirlby Company in April of 2020, after leading organizations for 12 years. Margie is a relentless relationship builder, empath, goofball, and mom. Scroll down to learn more about Margie or follow her work on LinkedIn.

  • Lindee Lane

    SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

    At The Thirlby Co, Lindee supports business operations, special client projects, and virtual training and facilitation. Learn more about Lindee here.

  • Shomari Jones

    BELONGING & TRAINING

    At The Thirlby Co., Shomari’s work focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as employee training. Learn more about Shomari here.

  • Jesse Gershuny

    INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

    As an instructional designer and seasoned educator, Jesse supports The Thirlby Co. with our training suite to create behavior-driven learning experiences for teams and senior leaders. Learn more about Jesse here.

  • Jill Englund

    COACHING

    Jill is a go-to certified life coach at The Thirlby Co. She supports her clients in building authenticity and unwavering confidence, and helps them live life on their own terms. Jill is a childhood cancer survivor and amputee. Learn more about her here.

  • Sam

    VP OF SALES

    At The Thirlby Co., Sam focuses on new client acquisition. He’s energetic, demanding, and never takes no for an answer (for better or for worse). Sam has not yet created a LinkedIn profile.

About Our Founder & CEO, Margie DuBois

Prior to launching The Thirlby Company, Margie (she/her) served as a nonprofit executive for 12 years, including local and national leadership roles with Rebuilding Together and Reading Partners. Having worked with numerous corporations and community organizations throughout her career, Margie is able to leverage a broad set of skills, experiences, and connections in her work.

In Denver, Margie is a graduate of Leadership Denver, a volunteer with Salute Colorado, and a former state board member of the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Board.

Outside of work, Margie is an avid reader, hiking enthusiast, and sports junkie. She loves laughing and spending quality time with her friends, husband, and son.

Margie graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with an English Major and Media Studies Concentration, and received her Nonprofit Management Certification from the University of Washington (Seattle). Margie is a certified professional coach, trained by iPEC.

Margie’s Core Values: Joy, Community, Connection, Kindness, Laughter
Margie’s Top Strengths: Positivity, Woo, Developer, Empathy, Activator

Margie's Professional Bio

Margie DuBois featured on the Gridiron & Growth Podcast

Watch Margie DuBois for her guest interview on the Gridiron and Growth Podcast with Super Bowl champions Ryan Harris and Bennie Fowler III, as they chat about confidence, the Zone of Genius, and Margie’s journey to launching The Thirlby Company LLC.

Client Testimonials

  • “Consulting with Margie has been the best investment our organization has undertaken since I joined the board of the Flathead Lakers three years ago. With intelligence, experience, and humor, Margie is helping everyone at the Lakers, staff and board members alike, grow in our time of change.”

    Nanette Nelson, Flathead Lakers

  • “Working with Margie was absolutely one of the most transformative experiences of my life. She was able to help me unlock so much in me that was waiting to burst out. Margie had the knowledge, keen listening ear, and perfect assertiveness to help me figure out how to unlock what was inside of me and today I am a changed person."

    Eric, Nonprofit Executive

  • “Margie was a superb organizer and leader of our board retreat. Throughout the day, Margie kept us on task, created an atmosphere of conviviality, and pushed us to really share. Our team walked away inspired, understanding of our talents and roles, and energized to help move our organization forward.”

    Chris Frampton, East West Partners

  • "My journey with Margie opened my eyes and allowed me the safe space to transform my life to be more dialed into who I am, love that person, and unleash my potential. Her ability to listen without judgment & being my cheerleader allowed me to dig in and unpack the baggage to work through it and free myself."

    Mary, Digital Marketing Leader

  • “Margie helped our team create new organizational norms and values to align us more with our mission and the communities we serve. Margie elevated the entire experience and always made me feel respected as a young professional, and ensured everyone's voice was heard. Margie has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and a remarkable ability to drive positive change within an organization. She always leads with love, honesty, and integrity."

    Emiliano Rosas, CA State Senate

  • "I was highly impressed by the level of intentionality, professionalism, and care that Margie engaged with from start to finish. Everything from onboarding, to execution, to feedback was top-notch. Margie is an infectious communicator, and the content she shared landed incredibly well with our team."

    Darius Wise, Red Rocks Credit Union

  • “PRO Youth and Families has been working with Margie for over two years, doing leadership coaching, retreat facilitation, and training for our team. As a CEO, I have been able to get the support I needed to grow in my role, and love having an industry expert in my corner. My employees trust Margie and know she’s always looking out for them, with the organization at the forefront of our work together."

    Staci Anderson, PRO Youth & Families

  • "One of my favorite things about Margie is her ability to make everyone feel seen, heard, and appreciated when she works with you. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to nurture an inclusive team or to foster team cohesion and positive work culture in their organization."

    Josiah Kitonga, CA State PTA