Programs
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Some of the cool places Michelle has been invited to speak
TOPIC 1: courage
"Fear Less, Do More"
A talk that will change your perception of fear and inspire you to take action
Michelle’s humorous and inspiring speaking style has been captivating audiences across the globe. With authentic storytelling, engaging visuals and her 100 Days Without Fear experience, Michelle will show you how to challenge your comfort zone to tap into your full potential.
In this fun and energizing session, you’ll learn about:
Dealing with the unknown / embracing change
Seeking GROWTH over SAFETY
Leading with accountability
Daring to fail
The difference between FEARLESS leaders and BRAVE leaders
Highlighting our authenticity
The REAL enemy of success (not failure)
The difference between universal, cultural and personal fears
How to trigger our Behavioral Activation System
Redefining fear, from obstacle to opportunity
Michelle uncovered that our needs not only motivate us, but they also limit us. By learning how to prioritize and negotiate with our needs, we open a world of opportunities.
topic 2: confidence
“Irreplaceable”
Learn How To Go From Being ONE MORE to Becoming ONE OF A KIND
As a branding expert, entrepreneur, and leader of a community of hundreds of thousands of people on social media, Michelle has been able to leverage her authentic story and experience to become a renowned author, an international keynote speaker and a digital educator with over 6,000 students across the globe.
IRREPLACEABLE is a journey through one’s individuality and the power of owning who we already are. It’s a call to contrast instead of compare. An invitation to show up and bring out what we’ve got.
Key Benefits for team members:
Showing up at work with authentic, unique, bold ideas and perspectives
Breaking the loop of comparison to become one of a kind
Overcoming perfectionism to unleash creativity and innovation
Crushing the imposter syndrome and trusting your worth
Leading with purpose and confidence
Promoting and pitching ideas with enthusiasm instead of fear or doubt
Developing trustworthiness anchored on your values
Key Benefits for the organization:
Individuals who can understand their own worth and embrace their authentic selves, will tap into their confidence to add exponential value to any team, spark innovative ideas, collaborate instead of compete, encourage creativity and help your organization stand out from the competition.
A great fit for:
Sales and marketing
Direct Selling
Associations
Diversity and Inclusion
Team Building
Like everything Michelle does, this isn’t another speaking session, it's an audiovisual EXPERIENCE that will make the audience laugh, reflect, learn, feel empowered, dance (obviously ☺) and take immediate action towards becoming irreplaceable.
PS: If requested, Michelle can turn this Keynote into a 60-90 minute workshop that includes a special workbook for the audience to complete during the session.
Customized Talks for:
Virtual Events
Women Organizations
Direct Selling
Diversity & Inclusion
Associations
Sales Meetings
Leadership Conferences
College and Universities
Michelle customizes every presentation taking into account the audience and the client's objectives.
About
About
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The enemy of success is not failure, it's comfort.
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about
Born and raised in Caracas-Venezuela, Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist.
She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement that has reached over 70 million people worldwide and has empowered thousands to step outside of the comfort zone and tap into their full potential. She has been invited to speak at places such as TEDx, Google, Yum Brands, Facebook, Wells Fargo, ESPN, Netflix, P&G, Microsoft, Toyota, and many more.
Michelle is the Author of “Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant To Be” and is also the creator of the project 100 Days Without Fear. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Forbes, CBS, CNN, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Fox News, Telemundo, Glamour, Elle, The Rachael Ray Show, Refinery29, and Daily Mail among many others.
Early on in her career she worked as an Art Director at Young & Rubicam for brands such as Hershey’s, Wendy’s, AT&T and Revlon. Michelle is currently living in Miami, FL, and holds a Masters in Branding from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Michelle has been featured in these publications, click here to read the articles
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Event planners love us because of how easy it is to work with us, I mean, I have the most incredible team representing me, and as a speaker I tend to be very accommodating because I really love what I do, and each client is a new opportunity to impact hundreds, or thousands, of new souls.
But, the audience… every audience we touch with our message goes CRAZY when they see me speak, and this SURVEY we recently received (march 2022) from a 2,000 people event at one of the biggest insurance companies of the US, can reassure you that!
If you want to read from happy clients, here’s a list:
"Michelle's talk was tremendously inspiring and insightfully put together. She was beyond well prepared and poured her heart into her message; everything you would ever want from a presenter. I honestly can't say enough good things about working with her as a TEDxHouston speaker. She's a talented designer and brave woman." – Kara Gray, Speaker Curator
“THANK YOU!!! You were an absolute joy to have at our event (GTO Symposium 2019) and we are so grateful for your time and energy. The team is all buzzing about your talk and we’ve heard from SO many people that you were the highlight of their day. Thank you for being so incredible to work with.” – Jackie Waldorph, Sr. Director Employee Experience, LinkedIn
ANN ARBOR, MI
"Our event was a huge success because of Michelle's talk. Her session scored a 4.9 (out of 5) and was raved about in feedback! She inspired and motivated all who had the privilege to hear you speak!" – Michelle Read and Michelle Polleta, Women@ Google
mountain view, ca
"I loved how she was able to take her personal journey and apply it to the business world. Michelle's storytelling is refreshing and genuine and left a lasting impression.Plus, she offered such a unique perspective on fear and we absolutely loved her entrance in the room!" – Cecelia Choi, Channel Marketing & Programs
NEW YORK, NY
"Michelle made her story of conquering fears relevant to our daily lives; the audience left feeling empowered to face their own fears. Her talent shines! Her energy and enthusiasm are undeniable, and her visual designs were absolutely flawless. We look forward to having Michelle join us at many more events.” – Sofia Altuna, Agency Partner
NEW YORK, NY
"Michelle delivered an exceptional keynote on her relationship with fear, growth, and ultimately herself at our women's event. She is a true inspiration of seizing the day to live a full and compelling life that you can be proud of. The audience loved her content as much as her energy, she was a breath of fresh air. A remarkable speaker" – Arielle Gross and Melissa Oppenheim, Women@FBNY
PORTLAND, OR
"As an organizer, I greatly appreciated her attention to detail in taking the time to understand the audience well in advance. I watched her talk from backstage and was impressed with both the authenticity as well as the energy she brought to the whole theater, our whole community loved her. If you get the chance to welcome her to your stage, don't hesitate!" – Chris Guillebeau, WDS Founder
Microsoft
Israel
"I have been in contact with many speakers throughout the years but with Michelle we found a refreshing personal touch. The session was simply amazing. Around 150 tech female attendees listened, learned, laughed and danced! The impact was huge and everyone left with the courage to face a challenge in their lives. We even received applications of women interested in working at Microsoft who pointed out they gathered the courage to do so after hearing Michelle. I personally can’t wait to hear her again!" – Anat Kigel-Taub, Channel Lead for Events at Microsoft
San Diego, CA
“The only complaint that we’ve received is that we had a limit on the number of attendees and so not everyone could attend! There are a lot of people now asking themselves “What is the BEST that could happen?” Thank you for inspiring bravery and teaching us about our fears!” – Amélie Glon Werner, Business Management, Microsoft
P&G
PANAMA
"Michelle is an outstanding speaker. I'm extremely grateful we decided to bring her to our annual event. The audience loved her energy and authenticity. Her session scored a 4.8 (out of 5)! They could easily relate to her message in many levels and implement her advice and tools into their day to day. I would love to bring her to more of our events." – Paula Villasenor, Communications Manager