Marita Decker is the CEO and founder of FutureCourse, an organization dedicated to developing emerging leaders, particularly women and underrepresented minorities facing barriers to advancement. The company addresses what industry research calls the broken rung — the critical early-career transition point at which women are promoted at significantly lower rates than their male counterparts.
Through programs like PowerUP Coaching, which applies exercise science principles to professional development, Decker helps professionals build confidence and work through career obstacles. Her philosophy emphasizes personal connection and empathy, treating career development as a science-based practice similar to athletic training, with a focus on the mindsets and behaviors that support leadership effectiveness and long-term career sustainability.
