Fearless Fire:
Spark a Signature Talk in less than a week.
Our next cohort runs March 16 – april 13, 2026
(*Yes, we know that’s a little more than 6 days. We’ll explain below.)
Fearless Fire:
in Fearless Fire, 6 visionary leaders craft, rehearse, and debut brand new signature talks.
You’ll move from idea to impact in less than a week. Why? So you don’t have time to overplan or overthink. So you’ll learn to trust your gut and trust your message.
By the time you leave the program, you’ll have a fully realized talk, professional video footage, and the confidence you need to command any stage.
Who’s this for?
If you’ve heard yourself saying…
“I’m an expert in my field. The world needs to hear my story and my ideas.”
“I’m a good speaker—but I know I can be GREAT.”
“I’m ready for a bigger audience and more speaking opportunities.”
You’re 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
What Is Fearless Fire?
Fearless Fire is a high-touch, six-day public-speaking immersion for thought leaders who are ready to craft, embody, and debut a world-class signature talk.
This isn’t a 6 month course. It’s a tight container designed to spark your brilliance fast. You’ll clarify your message, learn to command the stage, and leave with the confidence, footage, and collateral to take your speaking career to the next level.
In Fearless Fire, you Spark, Speak, and Stand Out with a brand new talk.
In the fearless fire program, you’ll walk in with a kernel of an idea and you'll walk away with:
A professionally developed, coached, and filmed Signature Talk
High-quality photos and video footage for your speaker portfolio
A deepened sense of embodied confidence and presence
A personal strategy session with a panel of experts in the business of public speaking to game-plan your next move as a public speaker
A powerful network of fellow speakers and Fearless alumni
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 new leads or partnerships. Speaking at the right events gives speakers access to new networks and potential clients, fueling business expansion.
Entertainment Magazine
When you master the art of your message, every stage becomes a launchpad for your brand, your mission, and your impact.
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 for speakers who already have some experience—but want to play bigger.
You might be:
- Facilitating panels and breakouts but ready to break out on a bigger stage
- An impact-driven thought leader refining your idea and embodying your message
- An author translating your book’s vision into a talk that moves audiences
You don’t need to fear public speaking—you need a system, a structure, and a stage.
Fearless Fire is that stage.
fearless fire timeline
Monday, March 16 — Welcome: Thought Leadership Call
Virtual
5:30 – 7:30 PM ET
Determine the unique angle of your talk using Fearless’ five-step method to clarify your point of view.
Saturday & Sunday, March 21–22 — Weekend Masterclass
In Person, NYC Area
10 AM – 6 PM ET
Dive into Body, Voice, Mindset, Improvisation, Story Craft and Structure. Explore neuroscience-based storytelling techniques and map your talk with one of Fearless’ seven Story Maps during your Story Doula Session.
Monday, March 23 — Integration Day
Work independently to refine your story arc, structure, and delivery.
Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25 — Content Coaching
1:1
Thursday, March 26 — Embodiment Day
In person NYC area
9 AM – 6 PM ET
Stage your talk for both live audiences and multi-camera setups using our Presensation® method—engage your whole body and voice to command the room.
Friday, March 27 — Dress Rehearsal + In-Studio Live Taping
NYC
Each speaker gets 30 minutes on stage for final run-through and live taping in front of an invited audience of Fearless alumni and supporters. You’ll walk away with professional-quality video of your Signature Talk.
Monday, April 13 — Closing + Next Steps Call
Virtual
5:30 – 7:30 PM ET
Meet experts in speaker marketing, thought leadership, and personal branding. Get feedback on how to book, promote, and scale your talk into paid opportunities.
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
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 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.
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 -
Publicity Photos
$2,000 -
Venue Rental
$5,000 -
Event Expenses
$2,000 -
TOTal $30,800
Your Investment
only $12,997*
*Does not include travel
And YES! Cost-conscious payment plans are available.
Payment Plan
$12,997*
Single Payment
$12,000*
Save $997
*Includes all facilitation, coaching, studio taping, and professional production.
Travel and accommodations not included.
Secure your spot with a minimum deposit of $997.
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.
What Might It Cost You If Your thought leadership sits on a shelf?
Eight years ago, we asked: Where are the voices that deserve to be heard?
We saw brilliant leaders playing small—so we created Fearless Fire, a program to unleash their power. Since then, over 150 speakers have taken our stage in NYC, San Francisco, and beyond.
They’ve shared raw authenticity, vulnerability, and brilliance—and they’ve transformed their visibility, their impact, and their careers.
Now, this new evolution of Fearless Fire delivers that same alchemy in a focused, high-impact format.
No more long waits. No more over-planning.
Just six days of fire that will ignite your message—and your momentum.
You’re not just preparing to give a talk.
You’re preparing to Spark. Speak. Stand Out.
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.
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.
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?”
Emily Shain (she, her)
facilitation manager
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 Diego
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.