Michelle Poler

Michelle Poler is the founder of Hello Fears, a bestselling author, and a TEDx speaker whose 100 Days Without Fear project went viral and launched a global movement empowering millions to step outside their comfort zones. Her work has been featured on CBS, CNN, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, NBC, and Daily Mail.

Facing 100 Fears and Building a Movement

Poler created the 100 Days Without Fear project while earning her master’s degree in branding from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Originally from Venezuela, she had worked as an art director at Young and Rubicam for brands including Hershey’s, AT&T, and Revlon before deciding to confront her own fears publicly. The project exploded on social media, earning millions of views and inspiring people worldwide to challenge their own comfort zones. She turned that momentum into Hello Fears, a social movement and company dedicated to helping people tap into their full potential.

Crushing Comfort Zones to Unlock Potential

Poler has spoken at Google, Facebook, Netflix, Microsoft, ESPN, Toyota, and Procter and Gamble, among many others. Her book, Hello, Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant to Be, provides a practical framework for turning fear into fuel. Her keynotes combine authentic storytelling, engaging visuals, and humor to teach audiences how to challenge their comfort zones, negotiate with their needs, and unlock the growth that lives on the other side of fear.

Fear Less, Do More
A talk that will change your perception of fear and inspire you to take action.

Michelle’s humorous, refreshing 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 will 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.