Speaking
Big Ideas. Real Stories. Lasting Impact.
Honest, energizing talks that shift how leaders and teams think about what really matters at work.
Call Theresa when you need a speaker who …
Makes sense of organizational change, uncertainty, or transition
Reframes leadership challenges with humor and heart
Offers practical, step-by-step ways to build healthy habits — starting now
Synthesizes patterns from thousands of individuals across dozens of industries
More Than Slides and Soundbites
Trusted by leaders and conferences for talks grounded in real experience — not theory alone.
Communication Protocol & Team Productivity
Navigating Change & Unwanted Disruptions
Turning Burnout Into a Business with Impact
Equally at home with executive teams, packed auditoriums, and virtual audiences, Theresa brings energy and depth wherever she speaks.
Even high-talent teams face real problems
Quiet challenges can become powerful opportunities — when they’re named and addressed.
Change is constant, but alignment isn’t. Shifting priorities can cause teams to drift.
Conversations that are avoided or softened to keep the peace hide real issues.
Busy-ness can’t solve progress that feels stalled — it’s usually a sign of fuzzy expectations.
As pressures rise, capable people start playing it safe — and curiosity and innovation fade.
“I help teams name what’s really happening, so they can stop spinning and start moving forward.”
Signature Talks + Topics
Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your goals, your audience, and the realities they’re facing.
True Confessions of a Toxic Boss
Leading a Multigenerational Workforce
Navigate the Peaks and Valleys of Change
The Excellence Exchange
What We Get Wrong About Collaboration
No Regrets: Value-Based Decision Making
Storytelling for Success
How Leaders Leave a Legacy
About Theresa
Theresa M. Ward, Founder and “Chief Momentum Officer” at Fiery Feather, thrives on curiosity, connection, and a little adventure. She’s been a Disney World cast member, Georgia Aquarium mascot, improv storyteller, and skydiving survivor, and has traveled to all 50 states. When she’s not on stage, she’s either reading as many books as possible with her senior dogs by her side or fly fishing in the North Georgia Mountains with her fiancé.
Trained in Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC), Design Thinking, Level 1 Reiki, and Yoga, Theresa is known for her dynamic experience, focused wit, and grounded presence. At every engagement, she focuses on a blend of professionals’ practical needs, the spark of imagination, and the thrill of lifelong learning.
What Leaders Say About Theresa
Inventive. Adaptable. Energetic. Visionary. Client obsessed. Effervescent. …Theresa quickly caught the vision we shared and … laid the foundation for seeing that vision come to life with incredible impact and care. I was mostly impressed with her ability to quickly understand, navigate, and jump into our company culture …
She strengthened our content … pushed us when we became complacent or narrow in focus … and ultimately delivered on what she said she could do — to grow a seed into a blooming experience.
Patrick Miles
Innovation Strategist
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
At the close of a four-day national meeting — when energy was low — Theresa Ward delivered a Strategic Communications workshop that not only held our team’s attention but deeply resonated …
Her discovery process was exceptional … crafting a curriculum that spoke directly to our challenges and aspirations.
“Best workshop I’ve attended.”
“Exactly what we needed.”
Theresa’s facilitation style is warm, engaging, and deeply respectful … Her ability to create psychological safety while pushing for growth is rare.
Erica Stelten
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Theresa was invited as a guest speaker for our Annual Team Summit and did an exceptional job! From the start, she was organized in asking relevant questions … identifying pain points within the team.
She created customized and thoughtful sessions that were equally engaging and entertaining … prepared but also able to pivot based on the room dynamic.
I highly recommend Theresa for any group sessions seeking to embrace culture and strategically improve an organization — starting with the people.
Annie Raygoza
Clear Digital
Go Beyond the Keynote
For many organizations, a keynote is only the beginning. Theresa also offers deeper, ongoing work on team effectiveness, leadership alignment, and sustained change.
Go Beyond the Keynote
For many organizations, a keynote is only the beginning. Theresa also offers deeper, ongoing work on team effectiveness, leadership alignment, and sustained change.
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