Keynote Speaker | Personal Branding Strategist | Community Builder

Michelle Poler Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Keynote Speaker | Personal Branding Strategist | Community Builder

Speaking Fee:

$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:

MIA - Miami, FL

Primary Topic Category:

Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:

Latinx / Hispanic Heritage

Michelle Poler Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Michelle Poler helps organizations turn talented people who play it safe into confident contributors who drive innovation, take ownership, and step up to lead. Through powerful storytelling, immersive experiences, and proven frameworks, she delivers keynotes that create measurable behavior change—not just temporary inspiration. Her 100 Days Without Fear project (reaching 70M people) is proof: she practiced what she teaches, transforming herself from a risk-averse art director into a global keynote speaker. Michelle is a published author and has delivered 600+ keynotes to top organizations like Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Meta.

About Michelle Poler The Courage to Become Irreplaceable™ Michelle Poler is a Venezuelan-born entrepreneur, brand and community strategist, published author, and keynote speaker. Her career skyrocketed after launching the “100 Days Without Fear” viral project, which led to the founding of the Hello Fears brand, and evolved into a global movement that inspired over 70 million individuals to choose growth over comfort in life and at work. After tapping into the full potential of her personal brand and building a robust community around it, Michelle now helps leaders, and companies become Irreplaceable™, through powerful keynotes and workshops. She realized that her leadership style makes people feel seen, heard, and valued. To further this mission, she conducted a national research study exploring how abundant leadership fosters community at work while positively impacting employee confidence, performance, and loyalty. In addition, Michelle founded Créetelo™ (Believe It), a global membership community for thousands of Hispanic founders, which hosts an annual leadership summit, CréeteloCon™. Michelle is the published author of Hello, Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant to Be, which has been translated into multiple languages and distributed across four continents, and the Audible Original: 21 Days to Believe in Yourself. She has spoken at over 600 industry-leading organizations, including The Global Leadership Summit, Google, P&G, ESPN, TEDx, Netflix, Microsoft, Meta, General Mills, YUM! Brands, and her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Forbes, CBS, FOX, CNN, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, Telemundo, Refinery29, and other relevant media outlets. Michelle holds a master’s degree in Branding from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and worked as Art Director at Y&R for brands like Hershey’s, Wendy’s, AT&T, and Revlon. When she’s not speaking or traveling, Michelle enjoys drinking matcha at home in Miami and living life to the fullest with her husband (and business partner) Adam, and their children, Noah and Arielle.

Fear Less, Do More

The Power of Choosing Growth Over Comfort This keynote is an energizing, relatable, fun, and deeply actionable experience that equips any audience to make growth-driven decisions immediately, in their work and in their lives. What if the biggest obstacle standing between your team and their full potential isn’t fear of failure? Most people simply don’t take action because staying comfortable feels safer. They second-guess bold ideas, wait for the “right moment,” and avoid taking risks. The cost? Your organization loses momentum, innovation stalls, and the people with the most potential stay stuck in their comfort zones. In this transformational keynote, Michelle takes audiences on a journey that redefines fear from obstacle to opportunity. Through her viral 100 Days Without Fear project and her humorous, refreshing, and inspiring storytelling combined with visually immersive experiences, she reveals game-changing insights that shift how people see decisions, uncertainty, and possibility. Immediate Behavior Shifts: • They make growth-driven decisions instead of defaulting to comfort- driven ones • They embrace change with confidence and thrive during uncertainty • They reframe challenges as opportunities, especially during organizational change (e.g., mergers, restructures, market shifts) • They redefine failure to push boundaries instead of avoiding risk • They say YES to opportunities they previously ignored out of fear or self-doubt • They cultivate bravery over fearlessness • They pitch the bold idea in the meeting instead of playing it safe • They leverage authenticity to overcome Imposter Syndrome • They have the difficult conversation they’ve been postponing with their manager, peer, or direct report • They mentor, build networks, and ask for what they need proactively A Great Fit For: • Organizations navigating change, uncertainty, or transformation • Sales, marketing, and innovation teams • Leadership development programs • Women’s leadership events and initiatives for underrepresented talent • Offsite events and team-building experiences • Recognition and milestone celebrations • Direct Selling Conventions • All roles: from entry-level to C-suite

Irreplaceable

From One More to One of a Kind Most professionals hold back not because they lack talent, but because they don’t see their own value. They waste time comparing themselves to others and settle for being “one more” rather than aiming to become “one of a kind.” Instead of a community where people contribute with confidence, drive innovation, and create meaningful connection, you get talented professionals playing small, lacking confidence, and passing unnoticed. Leading thousands in her membership community showed Michelle a powerful truth: when people recognize their worth, they contribute proactively to collective success. Translating into renewed confidence and a leadership identity inspired to drive results. This framework gives people a permanent internal compass—they stop asking “What are others doing?” and start asking “How can I do this my own way?” Through powerful storytelling, immersive exercises, and her signature blend of vulnerability, humor, and high energy, Michelle doesn’t just teach this framework—she demonstrates it by showing up exactly as she is. Immediate Behavior Shifts: • They speak up in meetings with ideas they used to keep to themselves • They volunteer for the stretch assignment instead of waiting to be asked • They pitch the bold solution instead of playing it safe with the obvious one • They own their unique value and stop trying to be like everyone else • They take aligned risks anchored in their values, not driven by ego Long-Term Impact: • The “whitespace” opportunities finally get owners • People stay, because here they feel irreplaceable, not because they can’t get hired elsewhere • Teams shift from comparison and competition, to collaboration • High-potential talent steps into leadership presence Perfect Timing For Teams who need to find (or rediscover) their value: • Sales and marketing teams who need to differentiate themselves (and your organization) in crowded markets • High-potential leadership programs where emerging leaders need executive presence, not just technical skills • Organizations where people need to prove their worth in new ways (e.g. navigating restructures, mergers) Events where you want energy and lasting impact: • Annual kickoffs or sales meetings that need to inspire action, not just appreciation • Milestone celebrations (anniversaries, achievements, recognition events) where you want people to leave re-energized about their future here • Women’s leadership summits or initiatives focused on helping underrepresented talent own their value • Business owners conferences and forums where entrepreneurs need to differentiate themselves in crowded markets and build the visibility that drives business growth • Direct selling conventions and retreats where independent sellers need to share their business confidently, and turn authenticity into their strongest sales tool

What is Michelle Poler's speaking fee?

Michelle Poler's speaking fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee.

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Why Book Michelle Poler with Gotham Artists?

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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. – Cecelia Choi, Google ____________________________________ Michelle delivered an exceptional keynote at our women's event. The audience loved her content as much as her energy, she was a breath of fresh air. – Arielle Gross and Melissa Oppenheim, Meta ____________________________________ Michelle’s performance exceeded our expectations. The teams were inspired, and I really think it helped shift their mindsets in their personal and professional life. She’s a joy to work with! – Rachel Wahl, L’Oréal ____________________________________ With Michelle we found a refreshing personal touch. The impact was huge and everyone left with the courage to face a challenge. I personally can't wait to hear her again! – Anat Kigel-Taub, Microsoft ____________________________________ Michelle is an outstanding speaker. The audience loved her energy and authenticity. I would love to bring her to more of our events. – Paula Villasenor, P&G ____________________________________ 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, LinkedIn ____________________________________ Michelle lit up the room. “Fear Less, Do More,” was exactly what our attendees needed to feel energized. Her positive energy was contagious. She helped spark connection in the room and created an uplifting, authentic environment for everyone there. Michelle was present, kind, genuine, and an overall joy to work with. I sincerely hope to bring her back for future events. – Elizabeth Saldana, Conference Manager, Hospitality Design Magazine ____________________________________ Our team was SO PLEASED. Michelle brought an energy to the room that I have never seen before at this event in previous years. She was so authentic, so well-spoken, and SO FUNNY...she had my team cracking up! I also cannot thank her enough for connecting her keynote back to our mission and the population we serve. Michelle exceeded our expectations. – Sarah Southern, Event Manager, Heart of Florida United Way ____________________________________ Thank you all for everything! We are definitely looking forward to having Michelle back. They loved her. It was risky, but it was a really great risk to open their eyes up! Michelle was a rock star and folks are still buzzing about her. – American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers ____________________________________ I can’t say enough wonderful things about Michelle Poler’s keynote at our Emergency Nursing Annual Conference! Her energy during our 8 AM general session was palpable in the room of our 3,000 nurses. I would recommend Michelle in the future to any other healthcare associations who are looking to bring joy and excitement to their general session! – Emergency Nurses Association ____________________________________ This is the second time we have had Michelle speak at one of our events and she did not disappoint. Her high energy and enthusiasm were amazing. She is talented, funny, insightful, and extremely passionate about encouraging others to be their authentic self. – Marketing Events Manager, Financial Services Company ____________________________________ Michelle was relatable to our audience across the board, she provided easy actionable steps that attendees could implement immediately, and her energy was through the roof (even though we were virtual)! – Jennifer Smith, Director, International Interior Design Association ____________________________________ IT WAS AMAZINGGGGGGGGG!!!! The feedback we have received so far is overwhelming! Thank you!!! –SC Johnson ____________________________________ Michelle was a remarkable, inspirational speaker, and the virtual event was a huge success. We received a countless number of comments about her energy, delivery and the overall success of the keynote. Michelle and her team were very professional and awesome to work with! Hats off to all for the PHENOMENAL job! –Stacy Cohen, Director, Norton Healthcare

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Michelle Poler Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:

MIA - Miami, FL

Primary Topic Category:

Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:

Latinx / Hispanic Heritage

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