A Message from Dr. Barbz
If you're here, chances are you recognize that familiar feeling: your inner fire flickering when that voice inside whispers "who do you think you are?" or "maybe you're asking for too much." Maybe it's the doubt that creeps in when you're on the verge of something bigger, or the way you find yourself playing small even when no one's telling you to.
I get it, because I've lived it.
The path to where I am now—PhD, executive leadership, mentoring hundreds of people whose potential was being overlooked—wasn't a straight line of confidence and clarity.
It was messy. It was years of battling my own internal voices that echoed every limitation I'd ever been told, every doubt I'd ever internalized. It was learning to recognize when I was dimming my own light before anyone else even had the chance.
But here's what changed everything: I discovered that my spark wasn't theirs to dim—and more importantly, it wasn't mine to extinguish either. That the battle for my potential was as much about the voices in my head as the ones around me. That staying small had become such a habit, I was doing it even when no one was watching.
The FIRE Theory emerged from this journey—the internal work of recognizing when we're limiting ourselves, tapping into our fullness, and blazing the unstoppable path we were always meant to walk.
The truth I've learned over 25+ years: Your spark battles both internal and external forces. When you learn to stay lit from within and step into who you truly are, you become living proof of what's possible. You blaze a path that transforms everything in its wake.
That's why your light matters.
Let's ignite the wildfire within you.
Stay Lit,
You're Meant for More Than This. You Know It. I Know It.
Let's Do Something About It.
Do you lie awake at night knowing you're capable of so much more, but somehow you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns? Playing small in relationships where you should be thriving? Staying quiet when you have brilliant ideas? Accepting less because it feels safer than risking disappointment?
Maybe others have convinced you to lower your expectations. Or maybe—and this one hurts—you've been your own worst enemy, talking yourself out of opportunities before anyone else gets the chance.
You're tired of waiting for "someday." Tired of watching others live the life you secretly want. Tired of that voice in your head that says you're not ready, not good enough, not worthy of more.
Here's What I Know About You: You have a spark inside that refuses to be extinguished, no matter how many times you've been told to be realistic, be grateful, be quiet. That spark is your potential trying to break free. It's been patient, but it's also been waiting far too long.
The Problem Isn't Your Potential. It's What's Been Done to It. For years, you've absorbed messages about what's possible for someone like you. You've internalized other people's limitations as your own truth. You've learned to dim your own light before anyone else gets the chance—because rejection hurts less when you do it to yourself first.
But every time you shrink to fit into spaces that were never meant for your full potential, a part of you dies. Every time you silence your voice to keep peace, your dreams get quieter. Every time you choose safety over growth, you move further away from who you were meant to become.
What FIRE Accelerator Actually Is
The FIRE Accelerator isn't therapy. It's not a motivational webinar that makes you feel good for an hour then leaves you exactly where you started.
It's a 3-day strategic training where you'll:
See the game being played - Discover exactly where your spark has been dimmed—by others and by yourself—and understand the systems, relationships, and dynamics working against you.
Build real capabilities - Not "believe in yourself" platitudes. Actual frameworks using Potential Engineering methodology to navigate toxic workplaces, set boundaries, handle gaslighting, and make bold moves.
Dismantle limitations - Over three 90-minute sessions, we'll tear down the walls holding you back and build unshakeable confidence in who you really are. No more apologizing for taking up space. No more hiding your light to make others comfortable.
Create your action plan - Leave with specific strategies to implement immediately—so you can stay lit despite whatever life throws at you, transforming from accepting less to demanding more.
"Your spark was never meant to be dimmed. Once you understand that—really understand it—everything changes. You stop asking for permission and start letting your inner fire detonate into the wildfire you were always meant to become."
— Dr. Barbara J. Kinney
What is FIRE Theory?
F - Fearlessly: Taking bold action despite uncertainty
I - Irrepressible: Bouncing back stronger, unstoppable resilience and momentum
R - Radiance: Maintaining your authentic spark, your unapologetic presence through any storm
E - Empowerment: Taking full control of your path, strategic thinking and systems-building
This isn't about positive thinking or generic life hacks. This is about the specific mindsets and actions that turn ordinary people into unstoppable forces.
FIRE SUCCESS STORIES
What Makes the FIRE Accelerator Different?
No BS, Just Results
I've been where you are. Teen mom to PhD. Toxic workplaces navigated. Systems designed to keep me small—dismantled. I won't give you textbook advice. I'll give you what actually works when life gets messy and your fire starts to flicker.
Live, Interactive, Transformational
This isn't a pre-recorded course you watch alone. You'll be with a cohort of people on the same journey. We'll work through exercises together in real-time. You'll have space to ask questions, get clarity, and connect with others who understand what it's like to fight for your fire.
Action-Oriented
Every day ends with clear next steps. No endless theory. No letting your spark stay dormant. You'll leave with strategies to implement immediately.
Psychology-Backed
My PhD in Psychology plus 25+ years in leadership and organizational transformation plus personal experience overcoming every limitation you can imagine = a methodology that actually works to keep you lit.
Community & Accountability
You're not doing this alone. The cohort experience creates accountability, support, and connection with people who get it. When your fire flickers (and it will), you'll have a community to remind you who you are.
Every Session Includes:
✓ Deep-Dive Training: Each FIRE element broken down with real examples and application
✓ Interactive Exercises: You'll work through frameworks in real-time, not just watch
✓ Live Q&A: Get your specific questions answered
✓ Action Planning: Leave each session with clear next steps to implement immediately
✓ Cohort Connection: Meet others on the same journey (your future accountability partners)
✓ Workbook & Resources: Downloadable materials to continue the work beyond our 3 days together
✓ 30-Day Replay Access: Can't make it live? Or want to revisit the content? You'll have access to recordings for 30 days.
Is This For You?
The FIRE Accelerator is perfect if you:
✓ Keep starting and stopping instead of following through
✓ Have difficult relationships (boss, family, friends, partner) draining your fire
✓ Know what you want but your spark keeps flickering before you get there
✓ Are tired of generic advice that doesn't address the real forces dimming your light
✓ Want a proven framework, not another pep talk
✓ Are ready to invest in yourself and stop letting your potential stay dormant
✓ Want to be part of a community that gets it
✓ Are willing to do the work to keep your fire burning
✓ Want transformation, not just information
This ISN'T for you if:
✗ You're seeking therapy for mental health issues (I'm a coach with a PhD in Psychology, not a licensed therapist)
✗ You expect your fire to ignite without you putting in any effort
✗ You're comfortable staying exactly where you are
✗ You would prefer a pep talk to feel better, rather than methods to actually transform your life
✗ You don't actually want wildfire success—you just want to complain about not having it
Ready to Accelerate Your FIRE?
Stop waiting for the "right time." Stop hoping things will change on their own.
The gap between where you are and where you want to be won't close itself. Your fire won't burn brighter just because you wish it would. But with the right framework and the right community, you can transform from flickering spark to unstoppable wildfire faster than you think.
Register for the next FIRE Accelerator and start living the life you know you're capable of.
"You can keep trying to figure this out alone, or you can work with someone who's already walked through the fire and can show you how to not just survive it, but let it transform you into something unstoppable. But here's the truth: time doesn't pause while you decide. Your life is happening right now. The question is—are you going to catch this fire or let it go out?"
- Dr. Kinney
