Fearless Fire:
A Signature Talk Program for
Speakers Ready to Slay the Stage
Our next 12-week cohort runs March 3 – May 12, 2025
Fearless Fire:
Do these sound familiar to the thoughts and conversations you have – either with yourself or with your closest colleagues?
- “I am a good speaker, but I know I can be GREAT.”
- “I’m ready for a bigger audience and more speaking opportunities.”
- “I’m an expert in my field, and the world needs to hear my story, my thought leadership, and my ideas.”
If any of these statements resonate with you, then you are in the right place.
A Fearless Communicator is grounded in BODY,
present of MIND, leads from the HEART,
and speaks into the SPIRIT of our shared humanity.
I came to Fearless Communicators because I knew I needed to get a talk together about a topic that is very important to me.
I wasn’t sure how I was going to pull off a 12-15 minute talk because I am much busier than usual. Enter the Fearless Communicators team! They will not let you fail. They make sure you win. This is their super-power. I tend to be very “heady” and the coaches at Fearless Communicators got me to tap into my heart and my talk came to life. I can’t say enough about the process. You will end up with so much more than a great talk!
—Ryan Smith
Founder, 5 Point App
In our Fearless Fire Program, we help good speakers prepare, premiere, and promote their signature talk, so that:
- You reach more people with your thought leadership, your stories, and your ideas.
- You share your Signature Talk with confidence every time you step on the stage.
- You make a bigger impact and inspire your audience.
It’s time to step into the spotlight–and slay the stage!
Why Your Public Speaking Matters
Become more
VISIBLE
Content created from speaking engagements can result in up to 3 times more website traffic and 2 times more social media engagement compared to other content marketing strategies.
Hubspot
Boost Your
CREDIBILITY
82% of business leaders feel they are more likely to work with someone who has a strong public presence, citing public speaking as one of the top factors contributing to perceived expertise.
forbes
Spark NEW
BUSINESS
67% of business owners credit public speaking engagements with generating newleads or partnerships. Speaking at the right events gives speakers access to new networks and potential clients, fueling business expansion.
Entertainment Magazine
We empower change-making leaders like you to become more clear,
more connected, and more courageous communicators.
On the night of our talks, I felt alive, seen, and free.
The learning journey and affirming community that the story coaches built were such a powerful experience for me. THANK YOU for the alchemy you created in the Fearless Fire program–it was magical!
—Jennifer Wynn
Founder, Jennifer Wynn Strategies
Are you a good fit for Fearless Fire?
This program is designed for speakers who have some speaking experience. If you are ready to develop your message, share your mission, powerfully present from the stage–AND–learn how to get paid to speak, then Fearless Fire was designed for you!
- Perhaps you are already facilitating panels and breakouts at companies and conferences, but you know it’s time to BREAK OUT in a bigger way.
- Or, you might be an impact-driven thought leader who needs help refining your idea and embodying your speech.
- Or, maybe you have written your first book, and are now wondering how to translate the message and share it with a live audience?
We are here to support you to position your expertise,
so you can monetize your speaking.
In our Fearless Fire Program, we help you craft a compelling 15 minute signature talk
that is ready for a BIG stage. And– you’ll have the collateral you need to start
knocking on doors and sharing your message with bigger audiences.
i said yes not knowing what i was fully getting into.
I know i’ve wanted to take a program like fearless fire to work/craft my public speaking and storytelling abilities. the fearless fire program is a great opportunity for me to embody my storytelling. it pushed me out of my comfort zone of my head, allowed me to be in humor (because I can be too serious ) and create/share a story i’ve never shared before.
—Seyi Adebanjo (They/Them)
Co-Director of the Black Trans Prayer Book Documentary
It’s time to walk through the fire to go from
“I’m a good speaker” to “I slayed that stage.” in 12 weeks.
In the fearless fire program, you’ll walk in with a kernel of an idea and you will:
Craft and deliver A BRAND NEW 15 minute Signature Talk.
Premiere your talk at a live taping at a NYC studio. Invite your greatest cheerleaders and fans to join you in person or virtually.
Walk away with a full-length recording and a highlights reel of your Signature Talk shot and edited by an Emmy Award winning produce.
Get publicity photos to help you market your Signature Talk.
Learn the public speaking method that has produced breakthrough results for a global community of Fearless thought leaders.
Get 2 Fearless Story Doulas and a cohort of 5 other gamer-changing thought leaders to champion you along the way.
PLUS A 6-week VISIBILITY COLLECTIVE Marketing Mastermind led by speaker marketing guru Nikki Groom to ensure you know exactly how to promote your talk.
Giving birth to my first child and laboring with my husband Ben for nearly 48 hours was one of the most connected and empowering experiences for me as a woman. Hence the word “Doula” is a deeply meaningful one.
Well, it was fitting that Eduardo, Ben and Rebecca were the story Doulas of my Fearless Fire journey. They are sharp crafters of story, masters of engaging and centering the body in public speaking, and instinctive feelers that knew exactly how I needed to be supported as I set out to speak my truth.
—Jennifer Suh Whitfield
We’ve helped over 150 speakers in our Fearless Fire Program,
and our tried-and-true 3 part methodology works.
This is a hybrid program, with some parts taking place 1:1 virtually and in a
small group + other parts taking place 1:1 in-person and small group.
Part One: Preparing Your Signature Talk (via Zoom)
We start with getting grounded in your body, mind, and heart to PREPARE your talk.
- Grounded in Body & Present of Mind: Learn Fearless Communicators’ core physical/vocal public speaking training and top mindset mastery techniques to become a powerful speaker on any stage.
- Leading from the Heart: Craft a powerful central story for your talk using frameworks used by Hollywood screenwriters. Make your story come to life using cutting edge neuroscience-based storytelling techniques.
- Story Doula Session: You and your coach map out a structure for your talk, so that you know exactly how to guide the audience through your ideas.
- Crafting Your Talk: In deep-dive 1:1 content creation sessions, you’ll craft, revise, and craft your talk again into a powerful message designed to make your ideal audience lean in.
Part Two: Premiere Your Signature Talk
You’re headed to NYC to PREMIERE your talk.
- Welcome Dinner: Meet your cohort, coaches, and other Fearless alumni to champion you on your way to your live Taping.
- Embodiment Masterclass: Learn Fearless’ top tips, drawn from our work as stage actors, to deliver your talk in front of a live AND on-camera audience like only you can deliver it.
- Dress Rehearsal: Run through your speech a number of times with your coaches and your cohort to ensure it’s resonating with your ideal audience. Ensure you know when and how to deliver key moments to the camera. Warm up as a group and get ready to SHARE YOUR TALK FEARLESSLY!
- In-Studio LIVE Taping: Debut your speech in front of an invited audience of your greatest cheerleaders. The audience will be both LIVE in NYC as well as on Zoom to better simulate hybrid real-world speaking opportunities.
Part Three: Promoting Your Signature Talk (via Zoom)
The Visibility Collective is our 6-week mastermind built by speakers, for speakers to help you PROMOTE your talk.
- Week 1: Unlock Your Speaking Potential: In this transformative first week, you’ll explore diverse speaking opportunities, gain strategies for positioning yourself and your message, and leave with the clarity and confidence to secure exciting new opportunities as a speaker.
- Week 2: Build Your Speaker Platform: This week, you’ll learn how to build a standout website and speaker assets that showcase your expertise, strengthen your reputation, and increase your chances of being booked and paid for speaking engagements.
- Week 3: Connect with Your Audience: This week, you’ll refine a powerful narrative that highlights your personal journey, aligns with your audience’s challenges, and resonates across all touch points, positioning you as a trusted and sought-after speaker.
- Week 4: Increase Your Visibility: This week, you’ll create a personalized visibility plan with sustainable marketing strategies that align with your values, strengths, and natural style to consistently amplify your expertise and impact.
- Week 5: Launch Your Talk: This week, you’ll develop a launch plan with timelines, promotional strategies, and audience engagement methods to increase bookings for your new talk and sustain momentum beyond launch day.
- Week 6: Our Completion Event with Final Panel and Integrations: Join us for a panel of industry experts and an opportunity to synthesize all the lessons you’ve learned along the way.
If you purchased all of the components of Fearless Fire on
your own, here’s what that would cost you.
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Speaker Coaching
$8,800 -
Video Production
$10,800 -
Editing
$3,000 -
Event Expenses
$2,000 -
Publicity Photos
$2,000 -
Venue Rental
$5,000 -
Marketing Mastermind
$10,000 -
TOTal $40,800
But FEARLESS FIRE saves you 63% of that investment!
only $14,997*
*Does not include travel
And YES! Cost-conscious payment plans are available.
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$14,997*
Single Payment
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Fearless is one of the best investments I’ve ever made–for myself or my business. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
I consider myself a strong public speaker, and yet I was having trouble figuring out how to create thought leadership that felt genuine and aligned. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from the program and I was nervous about getting to the nitty-gritty in only 6 full days, particularly when I was sharing that time with other strangers. But the Fearless team is masterful. The way they created space for all us of was nothing short of incredible. I adore the other women in my cohort and am so proud to get to champion them and Fearless. I learned so much about myself during this process (and gained a lot of useful skills for speaking). As it turns out, Fearless was exactly what I needed to birth the signature speech I was trying for.
Do not wait. Everyone needs this program. What you will learn about yourself, about speaking, and about holding space from others will make you a better human and professional
—Nichole Beiner Powell-Newman
CEO/Founder of Nichole Gabrielle & Co.
We don’t want your voice to go unheard.
Eight years ago, we had an idea that was cray-cray!
We looked around the current landscape and thought, where are the voices that deserve to be heard? The thought leaders who had wisdom and brilliance, but weren’t getting the spotlight?
And then we thought…what if we could take all our Fearless magic, bottle it up, and pour it into a transformative speaking experience?
We wanted something juicy. Something valuable. Something unforgettable.
So we created Fearless Fire: Public Speaking for Visionary Thought Leaders, where extraordinary thought leaders craft and deliver a 15-minute signature talk—live on a stage, with no script, no memorization, and no fancy slides.
We helped our speakers embody raw authenticity, vulnerability, and unfiltered wisdom… and they SLAYED THE STAGE.
We’ve hosted this event in NYC, San Francisco, and cities across the globe. What started as a space for women, transfeminine, and AFAB non-binary humans blossomed into a gender-expansive movement.
Over 150 participants have walked through the FEARLESS STAGE—and every time, the room is ignited with collective brilliance.
But that was just the starting point…
This new version of our program is designed to deliver all the boldness and brilliance of our secret FEARLESS sauce—but now with an extra edge: No more figuring out how to promote and share your story in isolation.
We’re now equipping you with everything you need to multiply your impact. You’ll walk away not only with a signature talk—but with the insight, know-how, and strategy to get booked, get seen, and get PAID.
It’s time to stop being “good.” You’re ready to be GREAT.
If you’ve read this far and you are nodding your head “yes”, but you still have some doubts, let’s talk about them now…
We know this program is an investment of your time, energy, and money. And, we also know that we are helping you SAVE money by including the collateral and support that so many speakers often do not have to monetize their speech, or they pay ENORMOUS amounts for when trying to “piece-meal” the aspects together.
In Fearless Fire, not only do you get a clear, compelling 15-minute signature speech and personal in-depth training and feedback on how to deliver it for impact, but you also get the collateral you need to market yourself as a speaker.
Because this is a 1:1 + small group group + 1:1 hybrid program (6 speakers maximum per cohort), we’ve done all the heavy lifting, so that you actually SAVE you’ll actually save on video production, publicity photos, and studio rental.
We’ve also included the VISIBILITY COLLECTIVE, a 6 week Speaker Marketing Mastermind with Speaker Marketing guru Nikki Groom to give you tools to get PAID to speak.
Totally fine! Many speakers come to us with only the kernel of an idea, and the speech that emerges ends up somewhere completely different.
Often there’s a talk you think you’re supposed to give, and there’s THE TRUTH. Our intuitive methods and patient Story Doulas will sit with you and help you sift through your ideas, stories, and methodologies, so that the speech that emerges is the speech you feel you must share with the world.
We get it. You’re busy! That’s why we designed this program to be a time saver for busy people who are interested in deepening their speaking skills.
Note that the first few sessions are virtual skill builders. We highly recommend that you be there, but if you have an unavoidable conflict, we will create a pathway for you to make up that work.
During the third and fourth week, your sessions are scheduled by mutual availability to make it easy. We will expect you to come into those sessions prepared, so we do recommend that you reserve some time to work on your own.
The total travel commitment for this program is 3 days in NYC, and we have relationships with a local hotel that offers a preferred rate to our clients.
Your mission and message deserve to be heard.
Let’s gather to talk through Fearless Fire.
Meet Your Fearless Fire Coaches and Facilitators
Eduardo Placer (he, him, his)
Founder of fearless communicators® and Story Doula
Fearless, authentic, and unapologetically bold—that’s how I show up in the world, and that’s exactly what I help others do as the Fearless Founder of Fearless Communicators.
I specialize in empowering leaders, changemakers, and entrepreneurs who are ready to step into the spotlight, elevate their brand visibility, and conquer the fear of public speaking. Whether you’re looking to overcome stage fright or go from good to truly great, I’ll help you unleash your voice, stand in your power, and share your story with the world.
As a global facilitator, I’ve led workshops and spoken with groups at HBO, Google, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, Yale, The Juilliard School, and the Wharton School of Business.
My private clients include Presidential candidates, industry leaders, startup CEOs, UN diplomats, and social activists. Prior to launching Fearless Communicators, I spent 15 years as a professional actor, performing in over 38 plays and musicals across the U.S.
At Fearless Communicators, we reject cookie-cutter solutions. Through our Story Doula Process®, we help you develop your own dynamic communication style—grounded in BODY, present of MIND, led by HEART, and speaking into the SPIRIT of our shared humanity.
When I’m not “story doulaing” or spontaneously breaking into song and dance, I’m likely bringing diverse communities together to celebrate what’s positive and possible. Let’s make magic happen. Ready to be fearless?”
Debra Driscoll (she, her)
LEAD FEARLESS Facilitator and PROGRAM MANAGER
Debra joined the Fearless team in 2016, initially as a client in the pilot program of Fearless Force: Public Speaking for Visionary Women Leaders. She began facilitating and coaching in 2018 and in that same year traveled with Eduardo to Australia to deliver the Fearless Force program in Melbourne, Sydney and her hometown, Brisbane.
At Fearless Communicators, Debra works with Private Clients, Team Workshops and is a Lead Facilitator of our Fearless Fire Program. Since 2021 she has supported female entrepreneurs within the Tory Burch Fellowship, both within the fellowship and as a private coach. In her private 1:1 work, she supports women entrepreneurs and change makers with the development and delivery of keynotes, signature talks, capital funds pitching, and direct to client communications. The focus of her clients’ expertise has ranged from women in cybersecurity, storytelling for change, to financial empowerment for women.
Debra is the founder of Big Life Magic, the business she developed in the same year that she published her first book, A Series of Surrenders: A Memoir of Grief. She has developed the big life loss to big life magic framework that supports the transformation of grief. Additionally, her work focuses on elite energetic alignment for women, and mastery teaching in spiritual practice. Debra is the host of the You Are The Magic Podcast.
Debra splits her time between the city and the sea. Her home base is on the island of Tobago where she lives with her husband and their growing flock of sheep.
Emily Shain (she, her)
Fearless Facilitator
Emily joined the Fearless team in 2018, where she brings warmth, keen listening and a collaborative spirit to all her coaching. She has been honored to support thought leaders, executives and entrepreneurs across all of Fearless’ programs and 1:1 coaching.
Recently her clients have included female entrepreneurs within the Tory Burch Fellowship, Washington Area Community Investment Fund, the East Bay Women’s Conference, as well as seven First Ladies of African Nations during the Global First Lady Academy.
In 1:1 work, she has supported individuals in the real estate, non-profit and financial sectors, amongst others. Past keynotes include thought leadership centered on workplace culture, Latinx historic conservation, and female empowerment.
Emily has taught Public Speaking and Acting at Adelphi University, University of California San Diego, New Mexico State University Las Cruces and New York University. She has a special interest in Voice and Speech techniques and delivery, and has supported many non-native English speakers to speak clearly and confidently. As an actor, she has been on stages across the US as well as on the small screen.
Emily was born on the summer solstice and has a one-eyed cat named Earl.
BFA – University of Minnesota/ Guthrie Theater Actors Training Program
MFA – University of California San D
Nikki Groom (she, her)
CEO & Founder of Raised Voices
Nikki is the CEO & Founder of Raised Voices, a personal brand strategy firm positioning top speakers for maximum impact, so they can lead and shape the
Future. Through a powerful positioning process, she shines a light on the signature idea speakers can call their own, puts words to their expertise, and develops a digital website strategy that makes them impossible to ignore. She has helped countless individuals find their voices and use them to inspire change. She is driven by her belief that, in these uncertain times, it’s your voice that we need—and your message that has the power to make a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fearless Fire
Yas! Fill out the application here.
First, fill out the application. We have a limited number of spots in each cohort, and we will give priority to early applicants for future programs.
This program is designed for speakers who have some speaking experience and do not fear public speaking. If you are ready to develop your message, share your mission, powerfully present from the stage–AND–learn how to get paid to speak, then Fearless Fire was designed for you!
You are responsible for bringing in a chunk of your 1:1 speech for each session. Your facilitators and story doulas will be sure you know exactly what your assignment is after each meeting, so you can be prepared for the next session.
We’ve designed this program so you can still work your normal working hours in your career/business, so don’t worry! This program is designed to work with your existing schedule.
Travel, including accommodations, is not covered in this program, however, we do have relationships with area hotels and often we are able to secure a discounted rate on your behalf.
No, that is the role of a speaker agency/booking agent. However, we are going to help you get all the collateral and marketing tools, so you can reach out to pitch yourself. This is also the collateral a speaking agent/booking agency would need from you as well.
Your 15 minute speech is a great jumping off point for a Ted Talk, or a short keynote. And the best news? You’ll know how to shorten and expand the speech you develop in this program, making it applicable for a variety of purposes.
Registration Deposit: A minimum deposit of $997 is required to register for this program.
Payment Plan Due Dates: The payment plan for this program has been outlined above. Client agrees and understands that Fearless must receive the program fee in full before the final edited video product is delivered.
Due to the high-demand of our programming, we do not offer a refund once a deposit is made for this program. However, if you can not participate in the program once you have made the deposit (or paid in full), we will be happy to transfer your registration to another Fearless Fire cohort in the future.
A $97 fee will apply and be charged to the credit card on file. Our team will approve transfers upon your payment of the full program fee.
If the price of the Fearless Fire program increases before the new start date, you will also be responsible for paying the updated rate, as will be reflected in a new program fee provided by Fearless.
We’d love to answer your questions. Please email your question to contact@fearlesscommunicators.com and we will be happy to answer it via email.