LEADERSHIP Team

Fia Fasbinder is not just a speaker; she’s a force of nature, a beacon of inspiration, and a catalyst for transformation. Her mission is clear: to help audiences break through barriers to success, cultivate unwavering confidence and reach their full potential.

As the Founder and CEO of the esteemed Moxie Institute, Fia has dedicated over 25 years to pioneering her vision, spreading her transformative message of empowerment and impacting the lives of nearly one million audience members. Under her leadership, Moxie Institute has soared to global acclaim, becoming a multi-million-dollar powerhouse with a team of over 50 coaches and trainers.

Fia’s one-of-a-kind keynotes fuse cutting-edge neuroscience, transformative performance psychology, and the captivating stagecraft of Broadway to not only inspire audiences but equip them with actionable strategies to break through barriers and achieve unprecedented success. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience coaching some of the world’s most successful professionals in every industry, her keynotes unlock the secrets to what sets top performers apart and what we can all learn from them. Having delivered hundreds of speaking engagements, she captivates audiences worldwide with her infectious energy, wisdom and authenticity.

Her industry leading methodology has become the gold standard, sought after by TED speakers, Olympic athletes, rocket scientists, movie moguls, NASCAR drivers and luminaries in every industry. Companies like Nike, Netflix, Coca Cola, Google, Microsoft, MGM Studios and NASA have entrusted Fia to unleash the potential of their teams and leaders, catalyzing seismic shifts in their performance and mindset.

But Fia’s impact extends far beyond the corporate realm; she’s a guiding light of hope for individuals seeking to conquer their fears and step into their power. Whether she’s speaking at Fortune 500 board rooms, world-renowned universities, or associations and conferences, Fia’s message resonates deeply, sparking inspiration in all who hear her.

A true pioneer in her field, Fia has authored multiple industry-leading books on public speaking and presentation skills and has developed over 25 world-renowned workshops and courses.

Fia’s journey to success wasn’t paved with ease; it was forged through grit, perseverance, and a refusal to succumb to adversity. She knows firsthand the struggles of facing rejection, navigating business challenges, and overcoming odds that seemed insurmountable. Yet, through it all, she held steadfast to her belief in herself and her mission.

Fia’s foundation is rooted in the performing arts. She is a distinguished alumna of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned her BFA in Theatre, and the University of California, San Diego, where she obtained her MFA in Education. Before founding Moxie Institute, Fia’s diverse career path included time as a New York-based theater actor, a teaching artist for major regional theaters such as the La Jolla Playhouse and the Old Globe Theatre, and a professor at the University of California, San Diego.

In a world hungering for courage and confidence, Fia Fasbinder is the guiding light we need. With her at your event, you’re not just booking a speaker; you’re inviting a transformative experience that will empower, inspire and ignite the flames of possibility in every attendee.