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Sally Zimney

Founder & Speaker Coach
Be Moved
Country or state 
United States (Minnesota)
Available to 
North America
City 
St. Paul
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Chicago

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Bio

Whether in a keynote or training - Sally's specialty is helping leaders (and those who want to become them) step out front with more confidence, clarity, and courage so they can lead more effectively and inspire engagement with their audience. Sally is an award-winning speaker and veteran speaking coach who has spoken in front of thousands of people over the last 20 years - from the TEDx stage to the executives of Fortune 500 companies. She hosts a "New & Noteworthy" podcast about the art of public speaking and thrives on empowering people to do the things they think they cannot do...

Sally has inspired hundreds of speakers to show up and speak their signature story - and leverage the power of speaking in their business - transforming their personal and professional lives. Stepping out front isn't for the faint of heart - so Sally puts her whole heart into it. Sally's speakers have graced TEDx stages, conferences stages, online summits and even taken home Emmy awards!

When not speaking or coaching speakers - Sally's in the midst of raising three teenagers with her college sweetheart husband, and their fluffy dog Bailey. Her first book, Leading with Story, comes out in Fall 2022.

Current position (1)

Founder & Speaker Coach

Be Moved

Degrees (2)
Theatre & English
College of Saint Benedict
1995 to 1999
Public Persuasion
Goddard College
2003 to 2005

Presentations

Presentations (10)
YOU (YES, YOU!) BELONG ON STAGE!

Most people believe that only certain special (and elite!) people have what it takes to leverage the power of story and move their audience... (Nope!)

The truth is, your "boring" life is ripe with leadership stories you need to share - if you know where to find them, and can muster the courage to share them. First, we identify your authentic voice (and speaking superpower) - and give you a simple framework to be moved to speak your story (and move the world)!

Takeaways:

Discover your speaking superpower
Learn a simple framework to show up and speak your story
Be empowered to take your place out front (even if you're convinced you don't belong there).

LEADING WITH STORY: HOW TO PERSUADE WITH HUMANITY & HEART

Storytelling is one of the most under-utilized leadership tools available to anyone who has the courage to yield it. Most people know this, but it doesn't mean they are using story or using it well. In this interactive, delightful, and engaging keynote, Sally breaks down the myths of storytelling in business and leadership - and shares a simple approach to leveraging story to persuade, engage, and connect.

Takeaways:

Learn about the brain's specific readiness for the power of story
Identify the key shift we have to make as leaders in order to more powerfully persuade and influence
Discover 3 simple and powerful strategies that will help you serve your "audience" (whoever that might be) - and lead with story.

SPEAKING IS LEADING (THE BASICS OF PERSUASION)

Bring your entire staff in for a dynamic, fun (yes, fun!) session to set the foundation for how to persuade with authenticity, courage, and clarity. Participants will walk away with a simple approach to prepare for and create key messages, rooted in story and connection. This approach is based on persuasion theory and grounded in practical strategies that can apply to any scenario, including everyday connections, quick pitches, and high-stakes presentations.

Takeaways:

Identify and discard the myths that keep people from using their voice and stepping "out front."
Discover the basics of persuasion theory - and how to use it in your everyday experience
Create a "2-minute Talk" with a simple persuasion framework that leverages persuasion theory and helps you more easily move your "audience" (whoever that might be)!

AUTHENTICITY IN THE BIG MOMENTS

Those high-stakes, big-time moments? They require us to show up fully, grounded in our authentic voice and story. And yet - those moments are the ones that challenge us most fully, and we're most tempted to layer-up and pretend. Turns out - we don't need to "fake it until we make it." We don't need to feel like imposters. But we DO need to practice the art of #showingupanyway and risking through it all. Are you ready? (You are.)

THE POWER OF YOUR SIGNATURE STORY

Finding and sharing your signature story is one of the most powerful tools we can have in our business. It's the heart of our keynotes, how we get more visible, how we pitch ourselves, ETC. Once we've found our signature story, it can save us loads of time and stress - AND, help us become known around a core (or signature!) idea. But HOW? In this powerful keynote, I'll share with you a few simple ideas that will become the building blocks of your core message - and help you step out front with more confidence, courage, and clarity! (OH - and move the world with your story, while you're at it!)

"FEEDBACK IS A GIFT" - OR NOT.

Giving and receiving feedback happens EVERY DAY, and has the potential of truly changing lives. And yet - most of us suck at it. Bad feedback can knock the wind out of people's sails, and keep them from showing up fully or contributing their greatest gifts. For over 20 years I've been giving (and receiving) feedback as a speaker and speaker coach - and learned some critical lessons we all need if we are going to grow and ultimately step into what we're really capable of.

YOUR "BORING" LIFE IS POWERFUL.

The power of storytelling doesn't just exist for those of us who have led an exceptionally dramatic and adventurous life. The power of the every day moments are there for the taking - and sharing - IF we can find, see, and have the courage to share them.

HANDLING SPEAKING ANXIETY

Every single speaker I've ever worked with has some level of anxiety around stepping out front and taking a risk. And there are some simple things we can do to let go and do our best to enjoy the moment!

TEAM PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

Presenting on your own is one thing; but presenting together? That's quite another! Team presenting adds a layer of complexity, and requires more coordination, rehearsal and clarity. No worries - I've got you! In this presentation you'll learn some of those key presentation techniques so you can dial down the drama and dial up the impact!

VIRTUAL PRESENTING 2.0

Now that we're in the next phase of mostly virtual presenting (ugh) - Sally can show you how to move beyond the basics into audience engagement - all from our collective home offices. (Sally has a "studio" at home, complete with lighting, excellent sound and graphics.)

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PR & Communications
Business
Leadership
Art of Communication Advanced Presentation Skills Business Storytelling Personal Storytelling Influence and Persuasion Best Practices of Entrepreneurs Authentic Personal Development

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Testimonials (3)
  • I've spent 20 years speaking from stages around the world, and I've built a global network of other storytellers, communicators and entrepreneurs along the way. There are so many speaker coaches out there, but none of them are quite like Sally. She's a special kind of magic, and perhaps my favorite thing about her is…SHE CAN ALSO SPEAK! Crazy, right? It is commonly said that those who can't do, teach. Sally magically does both with excellence. I love putting her on stage as a speaker as much as I love putting her in touch with other speakers. She's multi-talented, and real. Where so many others in this business can often feel a little slimy and salesy, Sally brings a heart-centered approach and connects with authenticity. Book her…while you still can.
    Harris III
    Verified
  • Sally has a unique ability to help anyone find, articulate, and then tell the stories that meaningfully move hearts and minds. Sally thoughtfully and patiently empowers every speaker to embrace his or her own distinct voice, then helps them leverage their greatest speaking strengths to memorably connect with audiences. I'm always confident that time and training spent with Sally will make any presentation more poignant, and every presenter more powerful.
    Matt Swenson
  • Sally had an outsized impact on the community of presentation professionals who attend our conference. We speak often about the importance of authenticity and then often joke about how people need to learn it and practice it. What?? But Sally simply exudes it; she is just so obviously being herself in front of our audiences. That has been an inspiration to them and makes our jobs easier too. “You want to learn how to be authentic? Just watch Sally…”
    Rick Altman
    Verified
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