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This Moved Me3 Steps to Take Advantage of the Free StagesThree steps to fully take advantage of the free stages that are just WAITING for you! And here are some of the resources I talk about in this episode: - 1 - The Simple Story Framework: https://www.bemoved.com/ssf - 2 - The Speaking Confidently Series (to help you put the SSF to good use!): https://www.bemoved.com/confidently2022-07-0616 min
This Moved MeThe Simple Story FrameworkWhat is the Simple Story Framework? I'm explaining the components of this framework and why it works! (And grab yours at bemoved.com/ssf)2022-06-2915 min
This Moved Me#AskSally - How Do I Know When To Stop Rewriting My Talk?"Sally, I have rewritten my talk 500 times and I'm now super confused each week. What do we do when we are overwhelmed and confused and we're sort of lost in the content creation process?" I've been here a million times. I completely understand it's a very frustrating place to be in, but it is also super normal. Many of us get stuck in this spot. Listen for my advice on what to do! 2021-11-1005 min
This Moved MeHow to Find Your Moving MessageIs your message really hitting home? Maybe you're struggling with how on earth you sum up your life in one message, because that's really, really hard to do. Maybe you talk to multiple audiences and you're not quite sure what to say to who and when. This episode is a deep dive into my Moving Message exercise, which can be found in the FREE Get Started with Speaking Guidebook at www.bemoved.com/gss Let's talk about the three ways to find that moving message! 2021-09-0118 min
This Moved MeFinding Your Talk TopicAre you ready to create your moment-making signature talk? The signature talk that you can deliver again and again, in any context and set you up as an authority, a go-to help you make more money, grow your audience, all the things a signature talk can do? BUT: you're not quite sure what that single topic can be. I mean, how do you sum up your life's work in one talk? Well, I get it. It's hard. We're going to talk about it. Join us inside the free Emerging Speaker Society for deeper trainings and...2021-07-2813 min
This Moved Me287: The Million$$Mission Entrepreneur Panel100 BeMoved speakers making $10,000 or more in speaking fees. And if that sounds bonkers to you, you're going to really like this episode. I have brought together some of my all-time favorite entrepreneurial pals. Jenny Evans, Jenn Whitmer, Kevin Jennings. And Jayla Rae! The five of us talked about all the things, because we as entrepreneurs, we have got to tackle our money stuff! Also: I want to make sure you know about something really exciting happening next week a week from today, Wednesday. July it's July time-space continuum is weird. Wednesday, July 28th and Thursday, July 29th f...2021-07-2255 min
This Moved MeOur Million Dollar MissionA few months ago, my awesome strategist said to me, Sally, do you think people really know what's possible with speaking? And I was like, I hope so because that's all I talk about and blabber on all the time - and she said, no, The money. Do you think they know how much money you can make the speaking? And I was like, Oh that, um.... maybe? So - we're going to talk about it. We're going to set bigger dreams and goals around money. And together, we're going to make...2021-07-0714 min
This Moved MeSpeaking Style Confidence with LaToya BellThe moment you step out front (on stage, in Zoom, in that Facebook Live, in your workshop!), you are making an impression. And, even more importantly, our clothes affect how we feel (which affects how we speak)! So - if you want to be a more impactful speaker, you've got to be intentional about your clothes! I brought on the show with me LaToya Bell, a style confidence coach who helps entrepreneurs bring more confidence into their business by defining their style and making more aligned choices in their clothing. What should I wear when I present...2021-06-3034 min
This Moved MeHow to be Memorable on Stage, Part 5: MovementWe are on part five of the How to be Memorable on Stage series. We have talked about the before, stories, the BET (beginnings ending transitions) - and the between. Our final session today is all about how we show up in our bodies and the movement of our talk. People think this part is pretty obvious. Most people come to me and they're like, I'm not as worried about delivery. Not so fast... cause there's a lot to tackle here! Ultimately, we're trying to find that really difficult balance of being intentional...2021-06-2319 min
This Moved MeHow to be Memorable on Stage - Part 1Great delivery is one thing, but being memorable is really something else. Great delivery is about mechanics; being memorable is a finesse and a mastery that we don't talk about a lot. So today we kick off the How to be Memorable on Stage Series - Part 1! (An overview) (Psst! - Come and join us in the Emerging Speaker Society where we do trainings like this one almost every week! www.bemoved.com/ess) 2021-05-2012 min
This Moved MeCreating a Compelling Speaker Page with Kathy YoungToday on the show, we are talking with Kathy Young, a super talented copywriter with Rekindle Communications. And I wanted to bring her on the show to talk about what makes a compelling and highy-converting speaker page. What does it take? We dig into it together! You can also download a checklist of what you need on your speaker page at bemoved.com/speakerpage2021-05-1233 min
This Moved MeDan Ram on the Art of EmceeingEmcee Dan Ram has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the world, including Barack Obama. In this conversation, Sally and Dan talk about the art of the emcee (and how important it is!) — and the essential elements required to create trust, and a seamless experience for the audience.2021-04-2921 min
This Moved Me273: 5 Warning Signs You Need a New Approach to Speaking... and why a signature talk is the answerToday on the show we’re going to look at 5 signs that you’re ready for a signature talk in your business. After working with speakers for 20+ years - what I can tell you is that not EVERYONE is ready for a signature talk… but if you’re experiencing any of these 5 things, a signature talk will make a significant difference for you! If you’re listening to this and hearing all about the power of the Siganture Talk… there are only a few more days left open to the Signature Talk Studio. If you are ready to...2021-03-2314 min
This Moved MeWhat Stage of Speaker Are You?We really need to know where we are at as speakers. Because when we do, when we can identify what stage we are in, it helps us figure out how to take the next steps in getting better, getting more visible, sharing our stories, stepping into the next phase of growth and impact on behalf of our audience. And TODAY on the show we’re talking about the stages of your speaking… Important links: https://www.bemoved.com/join-movers-u https://www.bemoved.com/2021 2020-12-1422 min
This Moved MeAmanda Horvath On How to Grow With VideoToday’s show is sponsored by my NEW MEMBERSHIP experience - called Movers-U. If you want to up-level your speaking and impact - and want some support, encouragement, expert guidance and resources - Movers-U is for you. In the Movers-U Community you get monthly masterclasses, Q&A calls with me, a monthly hot-seat live coaching experience where we learn such powerful things together - along with FREE Access to some awesome mini-courses, like my new Braving Videos course (especially important in this conversation today!) - and the SASI Speaker Prep course which gives you the game-changing prep framework I us...2020-11-2446 min
This Moved MeElizabeth Shaw - One simple thing we can do to get hired to speak AGAIN Elizabeth Shaw - the Event Influencer - is an event planner who has produced hundreds of events and inspires all of us to step out front and connect with our audiences through events. We sat down a few months ago to talk about what we can do as speakers in this new virtual world to get hired by event planners -and though the whole of this awesome conversation lives inside Movers-U, I wanted to share a powerful excerpt of it with you here. In this conversation full of important AHA's, Elizabeth shares with us...2020-11-0907 min
This Moved Me3 Myths About Signature Talks that Might Be Holding You BackThere are some myths around becoming a keynote speaker with a signature talk that might be keeping you from finally taking the leap and leveraging speaking in your business. If you want to use speaking to help you grow your impact and your influence, then make sure these three things aren't holding you back from stepping out front: Helpful links: https://www.bemoved.com/wowworthymasterclass https://www.bemoved.com/join 2020-10-2610 min
This Moved MeHow Creating a Signature Talk Fits in to Your Overall BusinessIf you want to grow your impact, your audience, and your business - there's no better way than through leveraging speaking in your business, and with a signature talk. But where does it fit in? And what exactly does it do for your business? Listen in to find out! Join us in the Masterclass: https://www.bemoved.com/wowworthymasterclass Join us in the Signature Talk Studio: https://www.bemoved.com/jointhestudio 2020-10-2107 min
This Moved Me3 Beliefs You Need to Create a Signature TalkCreating a signature talk can transform your business. And writing a talk can be a challenging experience! So, if you want to learn how to use speaking in your business, you first need to embrace these three beliefs that will help you become a speaker. Join us in the 5 Behind the Scenes Secrets to a Wow-Worthy Signature Talk! Pick a date and join us: https://www.bemoved.com/wowworthymast... And - join us in the Signature Talk Studio, which re-opens on October 21st: https://www.bemoved.com/jointhestudio2020-10-1908 min
This Moved MeWhat's Keeping You From Getting Clear on Your Talk TopicLet’s say you’re a wellness coach… so you talk about wellness. Right? Well, not exactly. Finding your talk topic is one of those things that SOUNDS easy, but if you don’t have it clear enough in your head BEFORE you start writing - you can spend days - weeks - even MONTHS wandering around in the land of ... ‘what am I even doing?!”… When you know you want to create a signature talk - The next step is knowing your talk topic. Which is not as easy as...2020-10-1215 min
This Moved Me5 Big AnnouncementsWe've got some exciting things to share with you today! #1) We're now over on YouTube. That's right - this beloved podcast now might sound a little different while we bring you the audio feed of our new video show. I love showing up in your ears, and will continue to do so. But follow us over on YouTube to see my face while I share speaking tips, insights, interviews and inspiration. Search for BeMoved by Sally Z on YouTube #2) We're opening up a new FREE Facebook Group, with the focus of offering you quick and actionable tips on how to M...2020-09-1612 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - Rob Bell on Embracing PurposeI got to sit in Rob Bell’s audience for an entire day. It was a day full of connection, insights, mastery… and this weird kind of “magic” that sometimes happens when a speaker is gelling with their audience. So, when it came time for the Q&A, I raised my hand and asked, “Rob, I’’m a speaker coach and I’d love to talk about what’s REALLY going on in here. This thing happening between you and the audience right now… ?“ With a twinkle in his eye (the one he has most of the time!), he said. “Awwww yesssssss….” I knew he...2020-08-0344 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - Jason Jaggard on Embracing Creative LeadershipSitting in Jason Jaggard's audience or workshops are consistently mind-blowing experiences. I’ve watched Jason live out what he pushes us all to do: to become and do more than we think we can. To live a bigger dream, and to not settle for the easy or mundane… And this creative leadership is so essential for us. To get beyond our own perceived limits and do something that matters. Embracing our own potential as creative leaders is all a part of the journey to become a better speaker.2020-07-3149 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - Ann Imig on Embracing StoryA few years ago at our neighborhood picnic, I was talking with a neighbor who was new to me, and she said, “You have GOT to audition for this Listen To Your Mother show!”… It sounded fun so I checked it out - and eventually was both in the show - and got to interview the founder of the whole concept: Ann Imig. Ann is a writer and speaker and has empowered people - women in particular - to share their stories. So together, Ann and I took a deep dive into how and why stories are one of the most e...2020-07-2840 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - Brad Montague on Embracing JoyI’ve admired Brad for years! In his work as the creator of Kid President (yes, THAT kid President!) - he has been a source of joy, inspiration and radical kindness for MILLIONS. When I got to meet Brad in person a few years back, he was as delightful as ever. Like - the most humble, gracious, hilarious and earnest person I’ve ever met. And then he got on stage: he broke all the rules that didn’t work for him, and just so joyfully shared out of love. And that JOY is what I wanted to talk about...2020-07-2447 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - Vikas Narula on Embracing ConnectionVikas Narula is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer - and passionate advocate for purpose-driven entrepreneurship and connectivity. Through his work with his tech company Key Hubs, he’s learned some powerful lessons about how we cultivate and share influence and connection with our audiences - and he shares them with us here. (Spoiler alert: it’s all about genuine care for your audience, being grounded in our authentic voice, and loving ourselves first.) Take a listen!2020-07-2245 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series: Jeff Goins - Embracing ProcessOn our journey to become better speakers, we take on all the big ideas: authenticity, connection, risk, etc. etc. etc.... but we can't forget about something that is admittedly less sexy but oh so important. And that is PROCESS. One of the reasons I wanted to highlight this episode is that Jeff Goins - writer, speaker, entrepreneur - is one of the most thoughtful and effortlessly inspirational people I’ve ever talked to. He is reflective, deep, open, curious - and advocates for us owning our ability to be artists of our own making. He's all about the big ide...2020-07-2039 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series: Jenny Evans: Embracing RISKJenny Evans is - I’m just gonna say - a total bad ass boss babe! We’ve known each other a few years, and she embraces RISK in the best of ways. As a resilience coach and fitness expert, she is LIVING IT. I still remember a moment from our conversation when she talked about wanting to use a trapeze in her talk. A trapeze! How awesome is that?! I love it when people break the rules that don’t work for them, and that’s exactly what Jenny does. She inspires me with her bold - and still grounded...2020-07-1744 min
This Moved MeThe Journey - Angela Lussier - Embracing AuthenticityAngela Lussier - the founder of the Speaker Sisterhood - is passionate about empowering women to use their voice and step out front with confidence. Several years ago (right after the 2016 election, it turns out), I had invited Angela on to the show and we talked about how - when we own and trust our authentic voices - we trust ourselves to do big things. We wrestled with that word: authenticity. And it’s an idea that we all need to wrestle with in our journey to become a better speaker! How can you BeAuthentic in your journey to bec...2020-07-1537 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series: B.T. Harman - Embracing VulnerabilityB.T. Harman (formerly Brett Trapp) is one of those amazing people who so generously agreed to hop on my podcast, even though we’d never met. But the truth is I FELT like I knew B.T. because of his incredible vulnerability in sharing his journey. I am in awe of him, think he’s adorable and so creative and brave and … he is showing us again and again how to live with courage and vulnerability. This is such an important part of our journey, and I can’t wait for you to hear more from B.T., and remind our...2020-07-1440 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - Amena BrownI got to see Amena Brown speak at the STORY Gathering a few years back - and its as one of those WOW moments. She has a powerful, grounded and joyful presence, which is a totally engaging combination. And when we sat down to talk - what became clear to me was that Amena embraces the part of our journey that takes the most courage: and that is owning our own particular voice. Here’s a look back at our conversation where we focus on EMBRACING COURAGE as a pivotal part of our journey as speakers. 2020-07-0347 min
This Moved MeThe Journey Series - The Journey is the THEREThe journey IS the THERE. And it is SO TRUE for us as speakers, too: People come to me in such varying stages - some embracing the path opening themselves up to learning and growing and some - resisting the journey wanting to rush to the END, to this idea of THERE… When in reality - there is no THERE. It is a circular, constant evolution and iteration and growth process. So I decided help us ALL embrace this journey we’re on by sharing some of my all-time favorite conversations I’ve had ab...2020-07-0111 min
This Moved MeTaking Your Talk Virtual [Cart Closes Thursday]Hey everybody! I’m so excited to be with you today - mid-way through my Signature Talk Studio launch… The cart closes on Thursday so I wanted to address one of the big needs and questions I’m getting about the course… Like - In the time when so much of our work is done virtually…why would I invest in creating a signature talk? What’s the value of a signature talk when we can’t be live with people for awhile? Well - besides the fact that event planners are now booking speakers for 2021 (so n...2020-06-1523 min
This Moved MeThe Value of Your "Back-Pocket" TalkI’m thinking back on the thrill of getting a request to speak. Especially when those gigs are a few months away, it feels like you’ve got all the time in the world to create your talk. A month out - you think - I should work on that - but I still have some time. I’ll get to it… later. You know, waiting on that brilliant spark of inspiration. And then suddenly you’re two weeks away, and panic sets in. No brilliant spark of inspiration - just a rock in the gut, realizing you’ve got a lot to do in a li...2020-06-0817 min
This Moved MeTrust the ProcessWhen I was in grad school studying persuasion (yes, that’s a thing), I was at this 10-day residency intensive, where we did an incredible deep-dive into our subject areas with the help of these incredible professors and mentors. In those 10 days, we had to create our plan for the semester… and it was INTENSE. And because I’m an ideas person, I had a bajillion of them… Lots of ideas - lots of hard work - but focus? Not so much. My brain would swirl, and I’d start down one path and then question where I was going and...2020-06-0118 min
This Moved MeThe Powerful Pre-Talk RitualEvery few weeks I get the question of - How can I navigate through my fears? Or - how can I handle my pre-talk jitters? I love this question, because it owns the reality of our pre-talk jitters, and that we ALL get them… And let me say - i sure HOPE you’re getting some pre-talk jitters!!! Cause that means you’re about to do something big, and potentially awesome! Yes, it also means it could be potentially BAD to the same degree but in the opposite direction - but guess...2020-05-2522 min
This Moved MeMover Spotlight: KATE FitzsimonsHey Movers! On the show this week, I get to share with you one of my awesome speakers, Kate Fitzsimons. She is a youth motivational speaker from Australia - and speaks with teens all over her country about resilience… She is But then she got the opportunity of a lifetime: the next “bigger” stage, as I like to put it… and she realized she wanted a little extra help. Didn’t want to leave anything on the table Didn’t want to get to that moment and feel like she *should have, could have, done more…2020-05-181h 07
This Moved MePro Delivery Tip - The Walk-N-TalkGetting our content out of our heads and into our bodies is ESSENTIAL - and it applies to ANY MESSAGE…virtual, in real life, in a keynote, on a webinar, on your IG LIVE video, on that podcast … DELIVERY is purely how a message lives in your body - and how it is experienced by the Audience. PS - this is ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT when we’re not in the same room! Because our delivery is the ONLY thing tying people to our content! Many of us *know* this… are left with HOW we can create more emb...2020-05-1118 min
This Moved MeGetting More Comfortable Getting More VisibleOur audiences are meeting us virtually, which has pushed (and pulled!) many of us out front. And yet - for many people it’s not a comfortable prospect. All of us battle some Imposter Syndrome, and meeting our audiences virtually can be both liberating creatively - and especially daunting. So - in this time when our visibility is so essential, how can we get more comfortable with getting more visible? #1 - BeCLEAR about your WHY. I have been more visible in the last 3 weeks, gotten over myself in some ways because I f...2020-05-0433 min
This Moved Me3 Beliefs You Need to Become a TED Talk SpeakerRight now we are focusing on what we need to be ready to create our Signature talk, and offer to the world the ideas that only YOU can offer them. TED Talks have established a new norm. Because it's such a wildly popular platform, and because thought leaders want to stand on that platform, the expectations around speaking have changed. It cannot be about our business - it has to be about an IDEA. The TED Platform will not entertain talks that feel like selling. So - what I want to talk about today are three beliefs that you need be...2020-04-2710 min
This Moved MeOvercoming Imposter SyndromeTiffany spent the last 20+ years being an expert and trusted “facilitator”, teacher and workshop leader - but NOT a speaker. Which is what brought her to me. Tiffany knew that speaking is good for her business - for her brand - for her movement and for her message. She WANTED to do it. She planned and strategized around it. She worked with a coach. She was thrilled to get the opportunity to step on stage as a keynoter at this big conference. And she was also scared. “I’m not a speaker” - she said. What...2020-04-2023 min
This Moved MeWhy Now Is the Time to Create Your Signature TalkTime. Do you have an abundance of it all of a sudden? Or - at least different kinds of time. TIME has freed up in the some incredible ways… and it opens up possibilities for us… I was on a Zoom call this morning (sound familiar?!), and this amazing entrepreneur I was talking to told me that speaking was "always on the list, but never at the top of it - Until now." Her business has slowed a bit, and now she has TIME - and she is taking that time to invest in her speaking skills, among other things. 2020-04-1312 min
This Moved MeWhat is a Signature Talk?I was on Zoom with an entrepreneur recently who said - "You keep saying Signature Talk - and I *think* I know what that means - but I’m not sure." So let me get clear for you - because whatever we call it - we all need one: Signature talk - that one idea you’re known for - what no one else can talk about or do like YOU… Sometimes Signature Talks are in the form of TED Talks - or Branded talks or Keynote talks or get re...2020-04-0610 min
This Moved Me223: Movers Live - Video Q&A with Josh JohnsonToday I have a special bonus episode for you, sharing my most recent Movers Live - a monthly Q&A show where I take on your speaking and presentation questions. I took your questions about video - and how to present virtually, with confidence and authenticity. Then - I brought on screen with me YouTube Vlogger Josh Johnson, whose spirit comes to LIFE on video! Josh and I worked together for many years, and he's both a wonderful speaker and a wonderful person. He shared with us some of his key tips and strategies for reaching our to your audience, s...2020-04-0135 min
This Moved MeScott Savage - Fearless Speaking in this New WorldYou cannot speak (well) without fear. And as we take on any new risk, new venture, new challenge - we want to move through fear so that we can experience FREEDOM in our speaking. Getting to FREEDOM means we want to act FEARLESS, even though we are afraid. In this new virtual world - we need to be fearless in a powerful way. Talking to an empty audience? - Move through your fear - your audience still needs you. Attempting a Webinar for the first time to share your message? Move through that fear - your audience still needs you. Trying a...2020-03-3047 min
This Moved MeAdjusting Your Content in the Context of NOWWhat I am hearing from you is that you are moving quickly - thinking of new ways of reaching your audience - and working hard to pivot your message so it’s on context of the NOW, which is soooo important. So - here are some things I want you to do as you adjust your content to be attuned to the context of NOW. and this is soooo important because messages work that RESONATE. If you GET your audience - feel them understand the pain, the struggle, the hopes… I think the way forward it clearer. But let me lay out a...2020-03-2715 min
This Moved MeBraving Videos: 5 Tips to Confidently Present Via VideoIf you know me at all, you know I LOVE live audiences! I love live events. It’s at the heart and core of what we do. But we can’t do them right now - and that’s ok. It really is! Because there’s power and purpose in video that allows for NEW connections and impact… IF we can embrace and brave video. So - I want to share with you a few key tips that have helped me do better videos, and speak with more confidence virtually.2020-03-2513 min
This Moved MeWhat You Need to Hear Right Now Connected and yet disconnected together – and yet apart focused and yet so overwhelmed by the world hopeful about possibilities and yet…afraid. I am feeling it all, I promise you. And I know many of you are, too. Here’s what I want you to know: Your voice is still needed. Your message matters, now more than ever. Your audience still needs you. And you can do this… Not only will you get through – but we are going to discover new ways of connection, creation and impact BECAUSE of this. Not that I’m glad it’s happening, but it is happening. And we a...2020-03-2315 min
This Moved MeSpeaking in this New Virtual WorldIn the past week, the world has changed dramatically for many speakers in the United States. I spoke with one speaker friend who said that in 72 hours she lost 4 months of revenue. Many of my clients' conferences are being delayed or canceled. Many leaders I know are reeling - trying to figure out how to continue to connect, tell their story and have an impact in this world where we cannot be in the same room with our audiences. And for good reason. I'm all about keeping our distance right now - for the good of...2020-03-1713 min
This Moved MeJulian Treasure - Listening to Your Audience So You Can Speak With More ImpactJulian Treasure is a world-renown speaker whose TED talk is one of the 10-most watched TED talks of all-time, and whose vision is to transform the world by inspiring people to listen consciously and speak powerfully. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. I am so thrilled to have Julian back on the show to talk about how we can tune into our audiences, listen to what they're telling us - and speak so that people will listen. Enjoy!2020-03-0945 min
This Moved Me216: What it means to BeMovedWelcome to the NEW BeMoved! In this episode my husband Andy Zimney digs in with me all about the big changes coming your way! Why the new name? What else is different? Why did you make some of the branding choices you did? How's the process been? What do you hope to bring to your speakers in 2020 and beyond? Check out the new Courses, Community and Coaching! 2020-03-0217 min
This Moved MeTravis Thomas - Speaking with a Yes, And MindsetTravis Thomas from Live Yes, And holds a wide array of identities... improvisor, leadership coach, personal development guru, teacher, social entrepreneur - and of course, speaker. In fact - speaking is where all these ideas blend together and come to life! In this week's episode, Travis and I have a pretty 'meta' conversation about the ideas of improv - and how we can not only USE them in our speaking to help bring our ideas to life - but how we NEED them as speakers and entrepreneurs.2020-02-2451 min
This Moved MeHow to Love Up Your AudienceI'm so thrilled to jump back into some awesome interview episodes to share with you that are FULL of some speaking goodies. Starting with Mike Parkinson, a fellow Presentation Summit presenter, keynote speaker and presentation designer. He is a GEM of a human who brings so much energy and love for his audience up in front with him. So, I wanted to talk with him about how we can love up our audiences, even when it seems they might not be loving us back. Take a listen!2020-02-1752 min
This Moved Me213: Enjoying the LEAP!If we're going to take big risks - and sometimes fail - we better enjoy the experience! #LEAP20202020-02-1009 min
This Moved Me212: What if I fail on stage?Leaping requires risk... and sometimes those risks flop. On stage. THEN WHAT?! In this third episode of the series on Leaping in our Speaking, listen in for how to work through it so that we continue to LEAP. #LEAP20202020-02-0313 min
This Moved Me211: Using Risk As Our CompassRisk is an essential part of speaking. It engages the audience, and pushes us BOTH to new heights. To begin to take more risks in our speaking, we’ve got to first do this:2020-01-2710 min
This Moved Me210: What MLK and Oprah Can Teach Us TodayAbout a week ago, I got to see Oprah in action. #DREAMCOMETRUE. And today is MLK day. A day I cannot let go by without paying homage to his mission, his words - and his ability to lead and create needed change. These two amazing humans are very different leaders in their own right. And sitting in Oprah's audience I had a big AHA about what real leadership looks like - and what our audiences need from us. So - check out this week's episode to hear more about what MLK and Oprah...2020-01-2018 min
This Moved Me209: 2020, the year of the LEAPOver and over again, I hear even my experienced speakers say things to me like… Thanks for the nudge, I need to get out there more. And - I have been quieter than I want, I need to speak up. And - I have been struggling with some self-doubt, thanks for the encouragement. And part of what I LOVE to do, is help people take bigger LEAPS in their speaking. To not think small, think big. To move beyond the expected, to tell the story you’ve been secretly working on but aren’t sure you can share.... In 2020 - We will t...2020-01-1311 min
This Moved MeWhy Leaders Need to be StorytellersSo - today I’m talking about a BIG IDEA that’s deeply embedded in my Speaking Story course that is open right now… and that is this: Speakers are Leaders and Leaders are speakers… But what about the need for STORYTELLING as a leader? We have something to say - but a story to tell? And, are we willing to tell it? I want to make an argument for you why storytelling is THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL IN YOUR SPEAKING TOOLKIT. 2019-09-1807 min
This Moved MeThe (real) ROI of a Powerful StoryI believe in the power and value of story. But what's the real VALUE of a story? I’ve helped people tell a story that landed a multi-million dollar deal. I’ve helped people tell a story that went viral on YouTube and Facebook. I’ve helped peoples stand in their own vulnerable story, and watched it move an audience - impact people - CREATE the emotion and feeling that ushers in change. So - let's talk about the REAL ROI on a powerful story. www.speakingstory.com2019-09-1707 min
This Moved Me206: The Biggest Questions I Get About Speaking StoryEnrollment is open for the Speaking Story course -all about helping you connect with and convert your audience through story. Doors close September 18th - join now! www.speakingstory.com2019-09-1613 min
This Moved Me205: Three Things To Cut From Your StoriesI’m a BIG BELIEVER in editing! Editing is one of those skills as a speaker we don’t often talk about - but I think of editing as a leadership tool. It forces you to decide not just what you’re going to say -= but what you aren’t. It forces you to amok some decisions about what’s most important, most needed. And as I was thinking about how editing interacts with storytelling - I kept thinking of a few “extra” things that seem to creep up in people’s stories, and that just don’t help you make your point...2019-09-0210 min
This Moved Me204: The Biggest Hangup Most Storytellers FaceThis episode is brought to you by my NEW MASTERCLASS - “How to captivate your audience with story - without feeling like a failure on stage”… You know that feeling, right? - that feeling like you just didn’t CONNECT, things didn’t CLICK, that moment didn’t land… I have been having so many conversations with these amazingly brilliant people who are out there and just feeling like something’s not working…And getting things to work for you is my speciality. :) So, I want to invite you ALL to join me for this FREE MASTERCLASS going on starting on Sep...2019-08-2909 min
This Moved Me203: 3 Strategies To Be A Storytelling ProThere are some pro strategies I've seen the pro storytellers use that ANY of us can use... and it will greatly affect the impact of your stories! Check them out:2019-08-2009 min
This Moved Me202: Which Story Do I Share?One of the biggest questions speakers ask themselves before starting a talk is… which story do I tell? We know stories are essential and powerful - but WHICH story can determine how well your audience connects with you, and your idea. Check out this week’s episode to learn the 8 qualities that can help you assess your story (plus - a free download to help you!).2019-08-1329 min
This Moved Me201: The Magic is in the Every Day, SpeakersHere’s the truth: If you can’t see the magic in the every day, you won’t have a story to tell. But when we can see wonder and magic in the every day - and articulate its meaning - the stories will leap out at you, and those stories will move people.2019-07-3105 min
This Moved Me200: Is Speaking Genetic?So, yesterday I got a message from a friend of mine showing me the results of his 23andMe report.... saying that he was genetically predisposed to a fear of public speaking. (And he speaks quite a bit.) Hmmm! Interesting! By the end of the day, another 3 people had reached out with their own results on this same thing. (23andMe - nice marketing!) So... I HAVE OPINIONS!2019-07-0110 min
This Moved Me199: 3 Ways to Protect Your Presentation Prep TimePeople ask me all the time: How long should it take to prep for this big talk? My answer is typically: More than you think. With incredibly busy lives, juggling way more than one thing at a time - prepping for our talks often gets squeezed. Add onto that the mental and emotional challenge of developing a talk… well, avoidance and procrastination can take on a life of its own. I get it! It’s not easy to create space when the more seemingly urgent can easily jump to...2019-01-2814 minThis Moved Me198: Why I'm Bringing More Joy to My Speaking - And You Should TooJOY. There were all kinds of signs pointing me to JOY: a journal that jumped out to me at the craft store; our Christmas card; a talk I heard; my latest Netflix craze watching Marie Kondo “spark joy”… The universe has been laying down little pebbles for me on this one. But what does JOY have to do with you - and what does JOY have to do with speaking? I think Joy is an essential element of speaking that MOVES people. Not convinced? Take a listen:2019-01-1023 minThis Moved Me197: How do we tell our stories with authenticity? (The Speaking Story Course is open!)Movers, today is the final idea about how we can bring our idea to life through our Speaking Stories course that goes live Oct. 30th! If you are listening to this it means that the cart is open! After I talk with you about what it is - and why it is - I hope you’ll join us over the next few weeks while we bring our stories more to life and to your audience so it’s out there moving the world! Go to www.speakingstory.com to sign up!2018-10-2608 minThis Moved Me196: Three Core Beliefs We Need to Speak With AuthenticityBringing your story to life… To do that, we need to believe some things - deep down - before we can take the stage with courage and authenticity. Last week I talked about Six Rookie Storytelling Mistakes (and what to do instead). But this week - in anticipation of the Speaking Story course that opens for enrollment this coming Friday - we are diving into three beliefs all of my speakers wrestle with to some level or another (and from one day to another)!2018-10-2421 minThis Moved Me195: Outing the Story Behind My Speaking SuperpowerOne of my favorite parts of doing workshops is when I help people discover the ‘THING’ that makes their voice unique. The thing that is essential to them. The thing that, despite our misguided efforts to polish up, layer up and perfect our role as “speaker” (whatever that means!)… well, it still eeks out. :) Which, honestly, is a wonderful wonderful thing, and the HEART of AUTHENTICITY! I call it your Speaking Superpower. If we can own it - it’s powerful. Part of owning it is sharing it!…So here goes: 2018-10-1712 minThis Moved Me194: Discovering Your Speaking SuperpowerTo my delight, authenticity has been a buzz word and goal of speakers for a long time. As “talks” have become a preferred and powerful platform for LEADERS (not just professional and motivational speakers), the door has opened to more and more people to share their stories in their own way. This, my friends/speakers/movers!, is a wonderful thing! As a presentation coach whose mission is to create talks that move the world (not to create talks that are perfect and overly polished and ‘right but boring’) - I LOVE that audiences want more than just the standard chicken-dinner presentati...2018-10-1517 minThis Moved Me193: Six Rookie Storytelling Mistakes (and what to do instead)What’s the biggest mistakes people make?… This is one of those questions I get again and again! and well, if we’re talking about Delivery or Preparation or Content development or Mindset - I answer them each differently. And today I want to answer it in the context of STORY… The 6 biggest rookie storytelling mistakes… so you won’t make them, too! Let’s dive in! 2018-10-1022 minThis Moved Me192: On Knowing When Your Story is Ready to Be ToldI remember watching this really famous speaker once tell a story that I KNEW she wasn’t ready to tell yet. It was too much - too powerful, still - still too emotionally raw… (And I’ve also seen speakers who are so far beyond their stories - that it doesn’t have any emotional resonance left. They’ve told it too many times, it’s lost its power for them… there’s no emotive connection left. It’s been used up. ) What struck me was that she was telling the story because she NEEDED to. It was a part of...2018-09-2608 minThis Moved Me191: On the Problem with Credibility In Sharing Our StoriesCredibility is getting in the way of you sharing your story. What will they think of me if I share that one experience that doesn’t put me in the best of lights? What if I talk about how I failed? what if I share my biggest mistake?… will they still respect and admire me? Even though we’re told again and again - Queen Brene, you are PREACHING THIS - that people appreciate and admire the bravery of vulnerability… Especially in a work context, too many of us - to protect our credibility - stop short of sharing what’s real. 2018-09-1910 minThis Moved Me190: On Making YOUR Story Matter to OthersSo - today’s episode is getting us ready for that course… in the first episode of the series we talked about what an origin story is… and last week we talked about one of the biggest myths that keeps us from really sharing who we are and what we think… TAKING THAT ME ME ME (or what can sometimes FEEL like me me me) and turning it into US US US. Taking the personal, individual, specific…. and finding the universal in it. Which is THE POINT of sharing our stories. Because of course it is NOT to just talk about ourselves. ...2018-09-1218 minThis Moved Me189: On What Might Be Holding You Back from Sharing Your StorySo today’s episode is based on a conversation I had with one of my speakers, who has also been a guest here on This Moved Me… I’m a HUGE fan of his, and he’s doing such important work. Tony Loyd. He’s the host of the Social Entrepreneur podcast, and he’s really building up his speaking work, because he’s so driven to get his ideas out into the world. He is NOT interested in getting HIMSELF out into the world… he’s So he’s a very typical - what I call - unspeaker. Despite...2018-09-0518 minThis Moved Me188: What is an origin story?I want to talk about Origin stories. I’m going to be sharing a course over on Movers-U on how to develop and own a powerful and authentic origin story in October… so excited about it. And so I’ll be - starting today - a series about our Origin Stories - to prepare for it. So before I dive into some ideas around the challenges and importance of doing this - and walk you through some critical steps in terms of HOW to do it… I wanted to spend the show today talking about ...2018-08-3020 minThis Moved Me187: Carmen Simon - On Making Your Talk MemorableCarmen Simon - neuroscientist, best-selling author, speaker - uncovers the importance of knowing why and how we can remember things in the hopes that the message we have will stick with our audience forever. Her neuroscience background gave light to important insights to how we can tailor our talk to be extra impactful! 2018-08-2253 minThis Moved Me186: On Being Your Virtual Presentation CoachWelcome, Movers! The new and improved WEBSITE is finally here! I am so proud of how it came together and hope you enjoy it as much as I do. My hope is that this website will become a home of resources for you as you begin or continue on your speaking journey! Check it out: http://www.thismovedme.com2018-08-1523 minThis Moved MeMMM: 185 - Making the Point of Your Talk Clear - 7/7 testArticulating clearly the point of your talk is one of the most difficult areas for speakers to master. It is not uncommon to start your talk and pretty soon you have five talks within one actual talk! Sometimes the idea we are trying to articulate is complicated - our job is to make it easy for our audience. Keeping the audience in mind when narrowing the point of your talk is essential. As speakers, we are meaning makers. We are trying to convey a new idea and bring meaning to that, which is why delivering it in...2018-08-0822 minThis Moved Me184: Tony Loyd - On Becoming a Thought LeaderWant to become a Thought Leader? Of course you do! Tony Loyd - raido host, author, speaker and thought leader! - moves the world with his unique perspective on how to do well and do good at the same time. Like many of us may have felt at some point in our lives, Tony needed a change in his life. He decided to take the leap to go do what his heart was longing for - mentor others on how to live a life where profit and purpose are intertwined. Through Tony’s journey, he le...2018-08-0158 minThis Moved Me183: MMM - On Finding Your CheerleadersA few weeks ago I got a text message from one of my speakers who needed a little encouragement before jumping up on stage. And I am always honored to be able to do the encouraging. It's not a small thing, and it's not fluffy. It is essential, and empowering! So - Who is your cheerleader?2018-07-2611 minThis Moved Me182: MMM Q&A - How do I get better at storytelling?Movers, this episode is all about something every speaker should aim to master in their talks. My friend Scott reached out and asked me, “I wanna get better at being a storyteller with my talks, any recommendations?” So, I came up with my top five recommendations for becoming a master at the art of storytelling!2018-07-1822 minThis Moved Me181: Olivia Mitchell: On Getting Over the Fear of DisapprovalOlivia Mitchell - Presentation Trainer, Speaker, Introvert - aims to redefine the expectations of speaking. Living in New Zealand, Olivia uses her professional presenting skills to speak up about what she is passionate about. Addressing real-world needs, Olivia sets out to use her voice to make a difference while helping others do the same. All of this - as an introvert. Olivia dedicates her craft to develop ways in which other introverts, like herself, can be just as confident and effective public speakers. She lives by the notion that anyone can speak with confidence despite the obstacles.2018-07-1142 minThis Moved Me180: MMM - On Talking to Walls (An Ode to High School Speech)Recently, the National Speech and Debate tournament took place in Florida. I have been reflecting on when I had the opportunity to participate in this very tournament during my high school speech days - and I won! I was awarded the National Championship of Original Oratory. My coaches were incredible during this experience and helped so much! When reflecting on this time, I had the chance to truly realize how crucial this moment was to the path that led me to where I am today. I learned so much from speech and how special it really is. With that...2018-07-0412 minThis Moved Me179: MMM - On Repeating Our Content Without Being a FakeChuck Schumer’s repetition of his stump graduation speech was caught on tape… many, many times!… and put together, in one hilarious montage on John Oliver’s show Last Week Tonight. (ps, I love this show - so smart and so funny) When I saw this video… I laughed, and then I cringed… Why? Because let’s be honest: we repeat our content. Of course we do! I And it’s necessary for a few reasons. So, what do we do? How do we repeat our content without being a fake (and being Chuck Schumer)?2018-06-2718 minThis Moved Me178: Mel Burt-Gracik - On How to Overcome PerfectionismMel Burt-Gracik - Management Consultant, Career Transition Coach, Speaker- is authentically herself. Mel helps managers lead their teams better in the work environment. Her goal is to help her clients say, “I look forward to coming to work everyday.” Mel aims to create psychological safety at work in a way where individuals emotional needs are not just recognized - they are embraced. She knows first hand how failure is not a bad thing - it is just another stepping stone on the pathway to success. Ditching perfection, Mel chooses to always own who she is which ultimately shin...2018-06-2044 minThis Moved Me177: MMM - On Starting Your Talk With Perfection In MindIn the last week, I’ve had several conversations with you about that moment when I’m asking you to stand up and give it a go… the moment when we’re trying this all on for size. All the words we’ve fussed over, the ideas we’ve thoughtfully and painstakingly clarified - dug deeper to to get it ‘just right’ - and then we’re at the moment where we’re putting it to the test. Taking it from theory to practice. And it feels like a big moment. Just this week I’ve heard things like: I’m feeling really vulnerable...2018-06-1311 minThis Moved Me135: MMM Q&A - On Getting the Content Into Your Body"Sally, you talk about getting the content into you body. Sounds nice, but I have no idea what you mean by that. How do I do that?" We are not writers - we are SPEAKERS. Speakers take the written word and become it. Can you tell a speaker who really wishes she was just writing it, and you were just reading it? Yeah - not too compelling. The process of moving the content from something that is just bouncing around in your head to something that is living in your BODY takes two things:2017-02-1309 minThis Moved Me128: MMM - Q&A on Q&A's“Sally, I hate Q&A’s! Help!” Haha, I thought this would be a good one to start with on my Q & A episode. Ok - I hear this one a lot. I know, I know - it’s improv vs. your scripted scene. It’s unpredictable, can be scary - and oh my goodness, what if I get challenged?? Here are a few things that might help:2016-12-1915 minThis Moved Me102 - This Moved Me Round-Up: 100 Episodes of Moving Moments100 Episodes! Triple digits, baby!
I honestly didn't think I'd ever make it this far. (You just
can't see that far out when you're scrambling to get your content
out week in and week out.) But here we are! 100.
I couldn't let this moment pass me by without taking some time
to reflect and appreciate the journey.
And I have to say - I've learned a ton. I've met some incredible
people. I've had some brilliant (and some dud) conversations! I've
had tech issues; I've found new friends; sometimes I've stumbled
and sometimes I've...2016-04-2733 minThis Moved Me093: Scott Savage - On Becoming Better (Because it Matters)
Scott Savage – a Twitter friend! - found me through one of my all-time favorite episodes – Hank Fortener. Hank and Scott have many things in common – they are both speakers, they are both pastors, they both have this wonderful combination of skill and insight that makes them both really good at what they do, but also WISE at what they do. These are my favorite kinds of guests – guests that dig deeper with me on why this matters. In Scott's life - whether as a blogger or speaker, his goal is to empower us with new perspective - and he m...2016-03-2340 minThis Moved Me089: Joel Boggess - On Building Your InfluenceJoel Boggess – author, speaker, broadcast journalist – and host of the highly-acclaimed podcast “Re-Launch” with over 200,000 listeners – joined me for a conversation about how to build your influence, whether in front of an audience or over the airwaves. Joel is a generous spirit – giving so thoughtfully of his expertise in the podcasting community, which is where I met him! Together we talked about the growth of Re-Launch, and how he’s translated his expertise to become a teacher and mentor through his speaking engagements. Enjoy!
Show highlights: On Bringing Your Story to Life
[Tweet ""There's a...2016-03-0234 minThis Moved Me050: Julian Treasure - On Talking About TalkingOn this week’s This Moved Me, I talk with the famous TED-speaker, Julian Treasure. Julian’s 5 TED talks have accumulated over 20 million views worldwide! Obviously, Julian’s passion of talking about how we speak – how we listen – and how we create sound that people WANT to listen to – resonates! I was so thrilled to get some of his time to share his expertise with you.
In the show we talked about:
Julian’s story – how he started helping people create their brands through sound
The experience of speaking at TED
How to help...2015-10-0735 minThis Moved Me048: Jane Leyden Cavanaugh – On the Connection Between Humor and TruthOn this week’s This Moved Me, I talk with Jane Leyden Cavanaugh – speaker, improviser, comedian – and spiritual guide. Yes, that’s right – Jane is a hilarious prophet. So, we dove in to talk about the important connection between the truth and the funny.
In the show we talked about:
Jane’s time at the Groundlings – learning what funny really is
When she finds the true in the funny – building her prophetic voice
The importance of vulnerability in this work
The power of imagery – inspired by Parker Palmer’s Let Your Li...2015-09-3041 minThis Moved Me046: Malcom Chapman – On Speaking and CommunityOn this week’s This Moved Me, I talk with Malcom Chapman – speaker, Bush Fellow and community leader on the power of our speaking opportunities to move our community and really make a difference. Though we had some challenging audio - I decided to still share because the content of the conversation was so great. My apologies for the static - bare with me on this one! - and enjoy!
In the show we talked about:
Malcom’s Story
The Bush Fellowship – and how we serve
Malcom’s biggest challenges2015-09-2332 minThis Moved Me044: Aly Wallberg - On the Power of RhetoricOn this week’s This Moved Me, I talk with Aly Wallberg – speaker, communications coach, teacher and business professional – about the power of rhetoric to learn about ourselves, each other and the world.
NOTES:
Aly Wallberg and I connected through her short and lively Ignite Minneapolis Talk where she analyzed Sarah Palin's Lipstick on a Pitbull convention speech. I loved the talk and thought Aly was brilliant and funny. So of course I had to have her on the show!
Aly is a speaker, communications coach and generally smart human who...2015-09-1637 minThis Moved MeEpisode 000 - On This Moved MeA short introduction to This Moved Me, a weekly podcast about the art of public speaking, because a good talk can move the world! With Sally Koering Zimney - a speaker, performer and presentation coach - whose zest and curiosity about what moves us as humans brings these ideas to light in a casual, fun and thoughtful way.2014-10-2204 min