This Moved Me

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

Here's the thing nobody tells you: becoming a storyteller isn't about having the right stories. It's about becoming someone who tells them. In Part Two, Sally digs into the identity shift, the self-doubt, and the powerful act of choosing to own your voice — even when it feels vulnerable, even when it feels hard. This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)  

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)  

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

Why do stories matter — especially NOW? In Part One of Speaking Story, Sally makes the case that storytelling isn't a soft skill or a nice-to-have. It's the tool. The one leaders, changemakers, and everyday humans need most in this moment. This is your foundation. And it is on FIRE. This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker. (https://sallyzimney.com/unspeaker-system)

Before the book begins, we begin. In this Prologue, Sally shares the story that started everything — the moment that cracked her wide open and made her understand, in the deepest way, why speaking your story matters. This is where Speaking Story earns its name -and where we begin our Speaking Story adventure together here on the podcast!  This episode — and all episodes in the Speaking Story audiobook series — are brought to you by The Be Moved Institute (or as we lovingly call it: "Be MI"!). The Be Moved Institute is the pathway for leaders to discover and share their most impactful, authentic, and clear voice — so they can more effectively lead whatever room they find themselves in. Because leadership comes with a microphone. Ready to start? A great on-ramp is The Unspeaker's Simple Storytelling System — an audio-only, take-it-anywhere, Sally-in-your-back-pocket guide to leveraging the power of story in your everyday leadership. Join at sally-z.com/unspeaker.  

I'M BAAAAACK! Yes, after over THREE YEARS of quiet on this feed, I'm back with episode 359 (?!!!) — and I need to be honest with you: this is not a simple continuation of the conversation we left off on episode 358. No, no. Three years have passed. The world has changed. I've written an (instant!) best-selling book called Speaking Story. My business has grown considerably. And the world... is a LOT right now. Like so many of us — a lot has changed. Myself included. So I'm back, and we continue in the grand tradition of all good things — with the next iteration of This Moved Me. Over the coming months, this feed is the place where I'll be sharing the FREE audiobook version of Speaking Story — along with some extra context and fun bonuses. YAY! Who's excited?! I am! I hope you are too.

Being more visible isn't just a social media strategy - it's how you start to build the foundation of trust, connection, and authority as a speaker. So - what are some strategies that are especially relevant in 2023? Learn about 3 different approaches that help me show up with more confidence on a consistent basis.

Visibility. Love it? Hate it? Do it anyway? I'm talking with Molly Balint - social media strategist and small business coach - allll about it, and how to tackle it more wholeheartedly and with more self-compassion. Let's go!

Join us for a short training on the VTO exercise I do with my MoversLAB folks. Don't know what a VTO is? That's ok, I'll show you! If you want to finally set some specific goals for this next year around your speaking, this will help! (And it's not too late if you haven't gotten specific yet!)

Sooo... you WANT to speak. You keep telling the universe allll about it... and nothing's happening. You gotta start by declaring to the world that you're a speaker! So, how do we do that? I'll show you!

There are four elements to the pitch - and the one that most of us forget about is to partner BEFORE you pitch. In other words - creating a win-win, authentic, and honestly helpful connection for the long-term. So - let's talk about what that looks like so you can more comfortably (and profitably!) pitch!

So you want to up-level your speaking? You want to make more revenue and have a bigger impact through your speaking? Me too! So - let's focus on the things that will make the biggest impact. In this episode, I'm identifying 3 goals that will make the biggest difference for you.

We're talking about how to leverage speaking - and where to place it in your business model. Are you ready?? Lead Gen! Rev Gen! Impact Gen! It's all a part of it.

So you want to get paid (or paid more!) for your speaking? Of course, you do, you deserve it! So... how? That's the question, isn't it? What I've learned over the last 20+ years is that if you follow a process (and get determined about that process) you will see results. So - let's take a look at some of the key stops on that path to getting paid!

The Legal Paige is here to chat about something we need - but are often flummoxed by: contracts! You need them! Is yours updated? Does it protect your IP? What about that darn cancellation clause? And what even is Force Majeure? Paige and I dive in to talk about it all! (PLUS check her Black Friday sale going on now - use code SALLY10 at checkout!)  

Lauren Ready is a PAID SPEAKER, baby! Aw yeah! I celebrate her and her journey today because at one point she was sure that she could only speak for free. But through some work together and her own hard work and determination, she has booked several paid gigs and there's more to come. Her message drives her. She decided she was worthy of it. And I hope you feel the same, too!

Come check out these 3 foundational ideas that will help you become the go-to in your field, and known around one key idea... which then helps you energize and grow your speaking business faster! Ready? Let's do it!

When the brilliant Kevin B. Jennings drops by for a chat, you joyfully dig in. And, no surprise, he delivers. So much wisdom here about story, personal branding, and the courage to believe that you can. A little dose of irrationality does the trick!

I'm sharing with you a simple and fun activity to help you get a little clearer on what it is you want to be known for - so you can make sure your talk topic is ON POINT! This one is fun!

Emily Perron is a keynote speaker who got pushed on stage by a client — and surprised herself by finding the potent and powerful connection of speaking! Whooeee! More clients, more social reach, credibility and networking!… But then came the reality of HOW. how does one actually become a speaker? This is the question that led Emily to join my MoversLAB — and is now bringing her speaking dream to life. So if you have ever gotten stuck in the HOW… Emily's story will give you hope! 

Do you consider yourself a speaker? Where are you at in your speaking journey? Tiffany Mattick — one of my speakers and a dear friend has walked this journey with me, and is finally owning the role of speaking in her business! Listen as she shares some of her story and what has helped her shake off the barriers that kept her playing small. 

You are the secret sauce. You are! And so how do we figure out what makes us zig - while others zag? The thing that makes you, you? It's a long and windy road (and we probably never quite arrive!) - but in this episode, we'll talk about 3 questions that can help you hone in on YOU.

Imposter Syndrome comes for all of us from time to time - especially as speakers, and especially as people who are intentionally pushing ourselves into discomfort and risk! We know that's where the good stuff is - but sometimes it can trip us up. Join me for this episode to learn three things that help me and my speakers find our footing so we can get back to taking bigger risks and having a bigger impact with our speaking!

We are chatting about 3 habits to build self-trust and confidence in speaking! (This one is short and sweet!) Join me as I talk more about consistency, clarity, and courage - and how to apply those ideas to self-trust in speaking.

Finding a story that doesn't feel like a bunch of navel-gazing and ego-driven blah-blah requires just a little bit of pause - and intention. Today, I'll walk you through some key things to think about BEFORE you choose your story that will help you make sure it's on-point and will resonate with your audience!

Listen - people can get what you know from the internet, and for free. Which makes the need for you to show up and speak as a thought leader all that much more powerful, and necessary! There's a simple - but profound - way to go about this. We'll dig into this process in today's podcast! 

Feeling overwhelmed with all the things you need to do to uplevel your speaking? Today we'll tap into the insights of VA and systems coach Molly Rose, as she talks about how best to outsource tasks so we can scale more easily!

Today, we are talking about the story-first approach - most people know how important stories are, but most people are also not putting stories to work in their business in a way that is actually based on persuasive theory. You have the free stage of social media at your disposal every day. So how can we truly take advantage of it using this approach? 

Check out this week's episode - all about 3 powerful mindsets and mantras that help buffer us from the fear of rejection. Please note: they can't buffer us from rejection itself! - that is just part of what we do!! - but it CAN help us be brave! Cheering you on!

We are talking about rejection and the fear of rejection. The truth is that we are risking rejection every time we speak. As we put our face and our voice and our stories out into the world, it is just a part of it. Here are some tips for handling that rejection!

For those of you who face those moments of discomfort and think it must mean something that I'm this uncomfortable or that it's this awkward or that I am suddenly wondering if I know anything. It doesn't actually, it's just a part of the process. I want to share with you three really simple things that you can do when you face that moment of discomfort that shows up in all kinds of different ways.

I am doing a little mini-training for you about the pre-talk ritual and how we prepare ourselves to be really present with our audience and to do our best work and really show up and love them up the best that we can. It does take some preparation, and I think finding a ritual is really, really important.

We are talking today about the strategies that we need to get through the bumps that happen in speaking! I want to share with you three strategies that I have used to help me get over the bumps of creation, and that I teach my speaker to use too.

Today, we're going to talk about how our expertise can drive us out front - and really knowing what our expertise is. The key is to get really clear about what you do and what you do not do - what is your particular superpower and what isn't. I'm sharing some tips on how to do that!

Three 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/confidently

What is the Simple Story Framework? I'm explaining the components of this framework and why it works!  (And grab yours at bemoved.com/ssf)

Check out this week's episode, all about how to align your content, prepare, and perform in the moment on the "free stages" (like a podcast!)- all while establishing and deepening those powerful networking relationships. Aw YEAH!

My amazing speaker, Jenn Whitmer, takes advantage of her story content and uses them in “free stages” every single day! Listen in on how she does that— and a super cool new framework that will distill that content mess into connection— simply.