The Moxie Institute

The Moxie Institute Fia Fasbinder, CEO & Speaker: Empowering leaders, teams, & professionals to build unshakable courage & confidence.

Through neuroscience & the performing arts, Moxie Institute offers transformative professional development & corporate training. A WORLD LEADER IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE TRAINING

Moxie Institute has decades of experience designing and delivering customized training to global organizations and driven professionals in all areas of business communication, presentation skills, leadershi

p, media, and speaker coaching. We integrate the latest research in neuroscience, adult learning theory, and the performing arts to ensure our clients master new skills and habits that continue to improve throughout their career and life. Every Moxie Master Trainer has over 10 years of experience and follows our industry-leading Moxie Method to ensure the highest quality of learning that is engaging, empowering, and guaranteed to make an impact. By addressing the unique challenges of each professional and organization, we craft training solutions that foster innovation, adaptability, and resilience. Our programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern business, equipping leaders and teams with tools to communicate with clarity, purpose, and empathy. Participants leave empowered to navigate complex situations, inspire action, and cultivate collaboration across diverse environments. Moxie Institute’s commitment to excellence has earned us the trust of renowned Fortune 500s, thought leaders, and driven professionals all over the world.

Hardly anyone remembers your slide deck.They remember how you made them feel.When you tell a story, your audience’s brai...
10/08/2025

Hardly anyone remembers your slide deck.

They remember how you made them feel.

When you tell a story, your audience’s brain releases oxytocin, the neurochemical that builds empathy and trust.

This is why storytelling is a superpower for speakers.

Oxytocin creates a shared emotional experience that facts alone can’t replicate.

Without it, your speech lacks depth, your message feels transactional, and your leadership impact… forgettable.

But when you bring emotion into your words, you spark engagement that lingers long after your presentation ends.

Your content moves from the head to the heart, and that’s where decisions are made.

If you want to influence, persuade, and inspire, tap this link for the full breakdown on how to tell effective stories 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/how-to-tell-stories/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

10/07/2025

Fear loves control.

It wants to dictate what you do, how you speak, and how small you play.

And when you don’t catch it early, it becomes the narrator of your story, telling you all the ways things could go wrong.

Here’s what most people miss: fear isn’t an enemy, it’s a messenger.

But to hear what it’s really saying, you need to pause the noise.

Naming your fear turns chaos into clarity.

It lets your brain switch from emotional reactivity to logical response so that you can regain choice.

Next time you feel nerves setting in, imagine them physically leaving your body—shrinking, softening, dissolving.

Follow it with a conscious, positive thought: “I can handle this.”

Every time you interrupt fear’s pattern, you train your mind to work for you, not against you.

Hear more about using fear as fuel when you watch the rest of this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y2UF5G0BZ4&t=34s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

Leaders often assume that knowledge and charisma alone carry a presentation.But research in the Journal of Applied Psych...
10/06/2025

Leaders often assume that knowledge and charisma alone carry a presentation.

But research in the Journal of Applied Psychology reveals a fascinating truth: the size of your audience completely changes how people engage with the material.

In small groups, individuals feel more responsible to contribute because there’s a lack of anonymity.

In large ones, that accountability fades—unless the environment channels the energy effectively.

That means your approach to engagement must evolve with the room.

Miss that calibration, and your impact disappears fast.

Master it, and you can lead any room, from one-on-ones to global stages.

It’s not about changing who you are as a speaker, but about changing how you show up for your audience.

To get the strategies you need to succeed in front of groups of any size, read our recent blog 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/how-to-engage-audience-any-size/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

10/05/2025

Discomfort has a bad reputation.

Most people see it as a warning sign to slow down, stop, or retreat.

But avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck right where you are.

Every time you freeze or flee rather than fight, you train yourself to choose safety over growth.

And the more you do it, the harder it becomes to break through.

Think about it: how many opportunities have you already missed because you couldn’t bring yourself to run toward the challenges?

People who become comfortable with the nerves, the uncertainty, and the awkwardness know that’s exactly where transformation happens.

If you want greatness, you can’t skip the growing pains.

So, why are you still viewing discomfort as the enemy?

Watch the rest of this video to find out how to face challenges like a champion 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O-asPaxKPM&t=625s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

People judge your leadership potential within seconds, before you even open your mouth.And if your non-verbal communicat...
10/03/2025

People judge your leadership potential within seconds, before you even open your mouth.

And if your non-verbal communication says “uncertain, uncomfortable, and unconvincing,” that impression sticks.

That’s why your delivery needs to match your ideas.

Here are the five essentials to lock in, to become a better communicator:

🎤 Eye Contact: builds an instant connection

🎤 Posture & Presence: shows you belong in the room

🎤 Purposeful Gestures: movement that emphasizes, not distracts

🎤 Facial Expression Control: align your face with your message

🎤 Vocal Tone & Pace: your secret weapon for sounding authoritative

When these things are in sync, you won’t just present… you’ll command the room.

Check out our recent blog for a full breakdown of these non-verbal communication skills to help you succeed in any setting 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/how-to-improve-non-verbal-communication-skills/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

10/02/2025

No quote or mantra is going to completely erase the nagging belief that you’re not enough.

Affirmations can be like putting a fresh coat of paint over a cracked wall.

It looks fine for a while, but the foundation is still weak.

And that weak foundation shows up everywhere, in how you downplay your achievements, shrink in meetings, and defer to others even when you’re the most qualified voice in the room.

Without real inner work, those cracks only widen.

So, stop skipping the hard part.

Worthiness is built internally through reflection, boundaries, and self-honesty.

Rather than just saying “I am enough,” do the work of challenging your inner critic so that you reinforce your value.

For some of our top tips on conquering doubt, tap this link 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV9CHdDXSWI&t=402s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

The first 60 seconds of your speech can either launch you forward or bury you.Studies published in Psychological Science...
10/01/2025

The first 60 seconds of your speech can either launch you forward or bury you.

Studies published in Psychological Science show that audiences make snap judgments in those opening moments, and those impressions don’t just vanish.

They harden into confirmation biases, coloring everything else you say.

So, if your first minute comes off shaky, distracted, or unprepared, your audience will keep looking for “proof” that you’re not credible.

That means you’re now climbing an uphill battle, trying to win back trust you could’ve owned from the start.

But when you use that opening to show confidence, clarity, and presence?

The bias works in your favor.

Every story, every statistic, every point you make feels stronger because your audience has already decided you’re worth listening to.

To get all the insights you need to crush your speech opener, check out our recent blog 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/how-to-open-a-speech-60-seconds/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

09/30/2025

Stress doesn’t just feel bad—it hijacks your biology.

The second your breath goes shallow, your body goes into survival mode.

Stress hormones spike, your heart pounds, and your brain loses access to clear, rational thinking.

Translation: nerves run the show.

Luckily, even after your biology has flipped the switch, you can flip it back.

Diaphragmatic breathing (the low, slow kind that fills your belly) triggers your parasympathetic nervous system.

That’s the system that steadies your voice, slows your heart, and clears your thinking.

You don’t need a completely stress-free life, because trust me, it doesn’t exist.

You just need 60 seconds of intentional breathing.

Take control of your breath so you can take control of everything else with the help of this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MISlR9XpCaE&t=29s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

Poor communication holds brilliant leaders back.It’s not just about your expertise—it’s about how well you deliver it.If...
09/29/2025

Poor communication holds brilliant leaders back.

It’s not just about your expertise—it’s about how well you deliver it.

If your story is unclear, your audience loses direction.

If your presence is shaky, opportunities slip away.

If your interview falls flat, the right talent goes elsewhere.

The good news is that communication isn’t a natural gift, but a skill that you can develop with the right tools.

When you have an expert coach in your corner, you learn what it takes to tell your story in a way that inspires, present with authority, and ask questions that bring out the best in your team.

And from there, people believe in YOU.

So, what’s stopping you from joining a workshop that’ll help bring out your true talent?

Sign up for any of our sessions today for an experience you won’t forget 👇
https://moxieu.moxieinstitute.com/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grows

09/28/2025

Fear and excitement share the same physiological markers—racing heart, rapid breathing, sweaty palms.

The only real difference?

How your brain interprets them.

Treating this feeling as fear triggers hesitation, self-doubt, and avoidance, killing your confidence before you even start.

This is where emotional framing comes in.

It’s the practice of labeling those physiological markers intentionally.

For example, instead of telling yourself, “I’m terrified,” try saying, “I’m excited and ready.”

By consciously shifting your interpretation of your body’s reactions, you retrain your brain to recognize that adrenaline is a tool rather than a threat.

So, next time nerves hit, don’t fight them.

Through reframing, you’ll gain courage without needing to change a single external circumstance.

Push yourself outside of your comfort zone with more of our mindset-driven tips from this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgVvuW8b2og&t=14s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

Retention rates jump significantly when we’re faced with a story rather than just plain data.Even so, there are presente...
09/26/2025

Retention rates jump significantly when we’re faced with a story rather than just plain data.

Even so, there are presenters who continue to overload slides with stats, thinking it proves their authority in a subject.

But what impact does that really make, other than your audience forgetting 95% of what was said?

“Expert insights” suddenly vanish into thin air.

That’s why you need to weave stories into your presentations, no matter who is on the opposite side of the stage or table.

A compelling story has three elements:

✍️ Relatable characters or situations

✍️ Point of conflict

✍️ Resolution and takeaway

When you check off these boxes, you create a memorable lesson that deepends understanding and builds connection.

Your audience is sure to remember why your message matters.

Tap here for our Business Storytelling Ultimate Guide to dig deeper into bringing meaningful presentations to life 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/business-storytelling-ultimate-guide/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

09/25/2025

High-stakes moments can make even the most seasoned pros sweat.

That’s why most people treat stress like a villain to avoid.

But it’s important to understand that avoidance doesn’t make pressure disappear—it just makes your reactions weaker when it counts.

The solution is to treat stress like a training tool, repeatedly exposing yourself to situations that are outside of your comfort zone.

Some ways that you might start building your resilience in the professional world include:

✅ Agreeing to present updates in team meetings

✅ Volunteering for projects with tight but achievable deadlines

✅ Taking a public speaking class or workshop

The more you practice putting yourself out there, the less pressure dominates you.

Your focus sharpens, your confidence grows, and your ability to perform despite nerves skyrockets.

Check out five steps to help you stop playing it small when you visit our YouTube channel 👇
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CsLNs0RHVqE&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

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At Moxie, we teach leaders the art and science of authentic performance.

Our expert coaches and trainers empower executives, global organizations, thought leaders, and TED speakers to command the stage, crush their keynotes, and bring stories to life. Our team excels at driving speaker transformation from TED stages to the C-suites of Fortune 500 firms.

Our background is diverse. So is our approach.


  • Our acting experience made us experts in stage presence