This Moved Me
You 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 totally new approach in your message sharing? Show up, do the work, even when you’re afraid - your audience still needs you. 
 
And on today's on the show I’m talking with Scott Savage - a pastor and frequent guest on This Moved Me - because he brings a passion for the craft of speaking and combines it with his wise and generous spirit. I wanted him to talk about how he’s moved his speaking virtually - and what that means for him - AND, I wanted to talk with him about the skills needed to do these kinds of things - because he himself has moved THROUGH fear. He is experiencing the FREEDOM in his speaking - and it’s inspiring. 
Direct download: 222_Scott_Savage_-_Fearless_Speaking_in_this_New_World.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:29pm EDT

What 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 few key things that will help.

If 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.

Direct download: 220_Braving_Videos_-_5_Tips_to_Confidently_Present_Via_Video.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:55pm EDT

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 are going to focus on loving up our audience – being there WITH THEM and FOR THEM – and we’re going to embrace a new way of connecting and serving. 
 
Tomorrow I’ll be sharing 5 simple tips for your video messages so that you an confidently embrace that art form…. live events will never go away, they’re too special, and I think we’ll learn to appreciate them even more. But this is also a time when we’ll all learn and realize the power of virtual events. They will not go away, either. They may grow and become more popular after this… they are more economical, more viral, faster and easier to pull off and engage people from all over the world…. so these skills are not just about serving you NOW – they are about building on your skills for the future.
 
Please know: I’m here to empower and support you! 
Direct download: 219_What_You_Need_to_Hear_Right_Now.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:53pm EDT

In 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 all. 

So what do we do?  How can we continue to have an impact and make a difference with our messages? 

I have been feeling the pain of the community, and want to help. I believe in coming together, focusing on what’s possible, and seeking out joy. 

Here's what I am going to do to love you all up, and continue to serve you in the best way I know how: 

First - I'm offering a free webinar this Thursday to help us embrace the power of video, find our confidence in that arena, and continue to make connections with our audience - even when we can't seem them. 

Sign up here if you want to brush up those skills, or step into them in a new way.

Secondly, I want to share YOU. Your ideas, your messages, your voice. 

Join in the #BeSupported movement. Email me, tag @BeMovedSpeaking on Instagram, or just send a quick DM. Whatever works. Share with me a bit about you and your message - and I'll share your awesomeness with my audience. We can support each other, discover awesome humans, and perhaps even grow our reach and audience during a time when it can feel like we are cut off from them. 

Follow along over at @BeMovedSpeaking to share in the love fest. <3 

And lastly - I'm making my Movers-U community free and open to anyone who wants in on it. We need a space where we can connect, problem-solve, commune - and, when we're ready, dive in and continue to grow. In community. With support. 

It is my honor to walk with you as you journey forward from this crazy moment in time. 

Much love and hugs. 

We got this, and I got you.

Sally Z

Direct download: 218_Speaking_in_This_New_Virtual_World.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30am EDT

Julian 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!


Welcome 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!

 

Direct download: 216_What_it_Means_to_BeMoved.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:00am EDT

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