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.

Did you know that 86% of workers and managers agree that poor communication is the main reason for problems at work?Or t...
06/19/2026

Did you know that 86% of workers and managers agree that poor communication is the main reason for problems at work?

Or that bad communication costs U.S. businesses about $1.2 trillion a year?

It may be the case that you are currently facing the same communication issue.

There are missed deadlines, teams not working together, employees who aren’t engaged…

And there are leaders who, while they may be very knowledgeable, simply don’t know how to clearly and confidently get their point across.

The difference between a good leader and a great one lies in how well they communicate, especially when things are tough.

It goes beyond knowing WHAT to say—it’s also about knowing how the brain receives, processes, and acts on messages.

Want to foster a team that performs at the highest caliber?

Visit our blog for 10 effective communication examples to up your leadership game 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/effective-communication-examples/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

06/18/2026

Perfection creates an impossible standard.

No matter how much you’ve accomplished, it always convinces you there’s more you should have done and someone else who has done it better.

That’s why, as a business professional, you need to shift your focus from perfection to progress.

Progress is where momentum lives, where confidence grows, and where you begin to recognize that success is built through consistent improvement.

Think about the goals you’re working toward right now.

Are you communicating more effectively than you were six months ago?

Are you leading in a way that commands the room and drives influence?

Are you developing new skills that help both yourself and others?

Even if you are taking small steps, they are still steps.

And the people who stay committed to getting better, regardless of what failures they may experience along the way, are the ones who truly grow.

Learn how to be brave enough to bomb in our YouTube video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS7vwgnZztc&t=1s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

No matter what industry you’re in, your ability to communicate can accelerate (or limit) your success.That’s because del...
06/17/2026

No matter what industry you’re in, your ability to communicate can accelerate (or limit) your success.

That’s because delivering speeches, giving presentations, and speaking with authority are key business skills.

Every professional has ideas worth sharing.

Every professional needs to influence decisions, build relationships, and communicate value to their audience.

And the higher you climb in your career, the more important these things become.

Public speaking isn’t reserved for keynote stages.

It happens in meetings, interviews, sales conversations, boardrooms, and any interaction in between.

Communication is the bridge between expertise and impact, so if you want to be a leader people follow, this skill is worth its weight in gold.

Find out our expert public speaking tips in our ultimate guide 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/public-speaking-tips-to-improve-your-presentation-skills-the-ultimate-guide/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

06/16/2026

Many people consume books, podcasts, videos, courses, and training programs hoping that knowledge alone will create change.

But information is only the first step.

True transformation requires action.

Every time you practice a new skill, apply a new strategy, or challenge yourself to think differently, you’re helping strengthen your brain’s neural pathways.

You’re teaching your mind that this new behavior matters and should become easier to access in the future.

You can’t build confidence by reading about confidence, nor can you become a better speaker by studying presentations alone.

Action, repetition, and consistency turn what you’ve learned into a habit.

So if you’re trying to grow professionally, don’t just ask yourself what you’re learning.

Ask yourself what you’re practicing.

See how this information can help with your next speech when you watch the full video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aky7OMBpPg&t=3s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

A question we find useful before any high-stakes communication:“Am I building understanding, or am I building commitment...
06/15/2026

A question we find useful before any high-stakes communication:

“Am I building understanding, or am I building commitment?”

They're not the same objective, and they don't require the same approach.

In fact, the organization will answer that question for you, in whether the frontline is moving toward the future or managing the present.

Most strategic communication is built to produce understanding.

The people in the room leave informed, the strategy makes sense, the logic is sound…

And then not much changes.

The organizations that execute well have leaders who understand that the communication isn't finished when the message is clear, but when the people who have to act on it are ready to.

What's the last time you designed a communication specifically for commitment rather than comprehension?

Be thinking about this as you read Moxie President Gregg Fasbinder’s latest LinkedIn article 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-strategy-sound-leaders-cant-communicate-thats-real-fasbinder-ogdxc/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BhWC%2Bln2PSBa3LTaNDszWug%3D%3D&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

06/15/2026

Your mindset can become your greatest competitive advantage.

People with a fixed mindset often believe their abilities are set in stone.

When something goes wrong, they think that’s just the way things are.

A growth mindset takes a different approach.

Even when you face setbacks, you find yourself wondering, “How can I improve next time?”

Growth-minded professionals are more likely to embrace feedback, develop new skills, and stay resilient during change.

They know that every presentation, project, and challenge is an opportunity to get better.

Because at the end of the day, success is about progress above all else.

The next time your brain starts leaning toward the negative, make it a point to switch the narrative and recognize just how far you’ve already come.

Gain our techniques for cultivating your growth mindset in this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iItNj7VDC0&t=2s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

A great presentation is about more than what you say.It’s also about what your audience sees.That’s why mastering slide ...
06/12/2026

A great presentation is about more than what you say.

It’s also about what your audience sees.

That’s why mastering slide design and visual storytelling is such an important communication skill.

Your slides should support your message, not compete with it.

Too many professionals overwhelm audiences with dense text and cluttered graphics.

But with strong visual storytelling, you guide attention, reinforce key points, make complex ideas easier to understand, and uplift what matters most.

A well-designed presentation can make you a more confident speaker.

Interested in gaining momentum with your audience?

Find out more about Moxie’s Presentation Design Training on our website 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/presentation-design-training/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

06/11/2026

The desire to avoid failure can sometimes create more limitations than failure itself.

Perfectionists are often highly sensitive to mistakes, criticism, and unexpected hurdles.

They hold themselves to incredibly high standards and want every outcome to reflect their best work.

But that pressure can become a trap.

When the fear of failure becomes too strong, people stop putting themselves out there.

They avoid opportunities, hesitating to speak up, apply, present, launch, or try something new.

And while it’s understandable that no one wants to fall short, it’s also important to realize that success rarely comes from staying on the sidelines.

You don’t build confidence by waiting until you’re certain you’ll succeed.

You build confidence by proving to yourself that you can handle uncertainty.

Discover what it takes to beat your perfectionism in this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS7vwgnZztc&t=1s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

Assertive people are confident enough to communicate their needs, ideas, and perspectives clearly.At the same time, they...
06/10/2026

Assertive people are confident enough to communicate their needs, ideas, and perspectives clearly.

At the same time, they remain open to hearing those of others.

That’s because their goal is resolution.

They don’t approach challenges with a “me versus you” mindset, but instead with a “how do we solve this together?” mindset.

Assertive communicators feel empowered to tackle problems directly instead of avoiding them.

They ask questions, explore options, seek common ground…

And they are willing to do the work required to find the best possible outcome.

They understand something important: the strongest solutions are the ones that create wins for everyone involved.

Get 7 tips to become a more assertive communicator on the Moxie blog 👇
https://www.moxieinstitute.com/assertiveness-training-7-tips-for-confident-and-assertive-communication/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

06/09/2026

If you’re preparing for a presentation, here’s something to consider:

Don’t memorize your speech, memorize your message.

When speakers try to memorize every word, they often become overly focused on getting the script right.

Their delivery becomes less conversational and more rigid.

They may even sound less confident because they’re concentrating on recall instead of connection.

But when you know your message deeply, you gain flexibility.

You can tell stories naturally, respond to the audience, and recover more quickly because you’re guided by ideas rather than exact wording.

Prepare thoroughly, practice often, and know your content.

Just give yourself permission to speak like a human being, not a teleprompter.

Check out our tips to tackle your next presentation in this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aky7OMBpPg&t=3s&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grow

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