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.

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.

358: How to Be Visible in 2023

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!

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!

357: Getting Over the Fear of Being Visible with Molly Balint

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!)

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!)

356: How to Set Impossible Goals Using a VTO

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!

355: 3 Simple Ways to Declare to the World You're a Speaker

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!

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!

354: How to Partner Before You 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.

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.

353: 3 Goals to Track to Raise Your Speaking Game

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.

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.

352: The Business Model of Speaking

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!

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!

351: The Moving Speakers Roadmap (to Becoming a Paid Speaker)

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!)

350: Speaker Contracts with The Legal Paige

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!

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!

349: Becoming a Paid Speaker with Lauren Ready

This Moved Me is a podcast on the art of public speaking for entrepreneurs and changemakers who want to move the world with their talks. Through casual conversation with famous TED speakers to undiscovered talent, This Moved Me shares stories, insights and challenges from speakers who understand both the "art" and the "science" of what makes an impactful talk. We end each episode with a THIS MOVED ME moment - sharing some of the creative resources that inspire and inform our work as speakers. Hosted by Sally Z, owner of BeMoved and a speaker, performer and presentation coach with 20 years in the field, This Moved Me culls the best advice and expertise from the field because indeed, a good talk CAN move the world. Check out more on the show notes and blog at https://bemoved.com

I do a lot of presentations and these talk tips are so helpful!

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“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

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This Moved Me is a podcast on the art of public speaking for entrepreneurs and changemakers who want to move the world with their talks. Through casual conversation with famous TED speakers to undiscovered talent, This Moved Me shares stories, insights and challenges from speakers who understand both the "art" and the "science" of what makes an impactful talk. We end each episode with a THIS MOVED ME moment - sharing some of the creative resources that inspire and inform our work as speakers. Hosted by Sally Z, owner of BeMoved and a speaker, performer and presentation coach with 20 years in the field, This Moved Me culls the best advice and expertise from the field because indeed, a good talk CAN move the world. Check out more on the show notes and blog at <a href="https://bemoved.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bemoved.com</a>

This Moved Me

So - 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.

So - 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.

208 - Why Leaders Need to be Storytellers [Enrollment closes today!]

How do you choose the right presentation coach for you? It's a personal process - so the connection should be personal, too. Here are 3 key questions to ask yourself to help you find the right one for you! 

How do you choose the right presentation coach for you? It's a personal process - so the connection should be personal, too. Here are 3 key questions to ask yourself to help you find the right one for you!

139: MMM - On Choosing the Right Presentation Coach For You!

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!

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!

182: MMM Q&A - How do I get better at storytelling?

You have a vision of where you want to go... but how do you get there? Turns out, the tumble down into the canyon is the best way to the other side.

You have a vision of where you want to go... but how do you get there? Turns out, the tumble down into the canyon is the best way to the other side.

174: MMM - On the Painful Process of Creating New Content (A Pep Talk for You!)

Carmen Simon

Carmen 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! 

Carmen 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!

187: Carmen Simon - On Making Your Talk Memorable

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series! If you missed out on Speaking Truth #1 - you can find it here. Over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts! The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking. (If you haven't yet  downloaded the pdf, do that now. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - you can sign up for that here!) Today we continue with Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection! Let's do this.

Welcome to the Speaking Truths series! If you missed out on Speaking Truth #1 - you can find it here. Over the last two decades I've worked with too many speakers who hold themselves back by myths and ideas that are not grounded in truth. So, I decided to create a manifesto of sorts! <a href="http://www.thismovedme.com/3-self-sabotaging-sayings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 7 Empowering Speaking Truths of Public Speaking.</a> (If you haven't yet <a href="http://www.thismovedme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/7-Speaking-Truths-PDF.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> downloaded the pdf, do that now</a>. If you want in on the more intensive and free email course on the subject that has added resources, reflection questions and some random goodies - <a href="http://www.thismovedme.com/3-self-sabotaging-sayings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">you can sign up for that here!</a>) Today we continue with Speaking Truth #2: Perfection Kills Connection! Let's do this.

143: MMM - Speaking Truths #2: Perfection Kills Connection

Articulating 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 a simple way is crucial. To effectively do this, the point of your talk must be these three things:  Clear Meaningful Intriguing  Now, here is the challenge! I believe that in order to achieve an effective talk, you should be able to pass the 7/7 test! You should be able to articulate the point of your talk in 7 seconds so that a 7-year-old can understand it.

Articulating 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 a simple way is crucial. To effectively do this, the point of your talk must be these three things: <ul> <li>Clear</li> <li>Meaningful</li> <li>Intriguing</li> </ul> Now, here is the challenge! I believe that in order to achieve an effective talk, you should be able to pass the 7/7 test! You should be able to articulate the point of your talk in 7 seconds so that a 7-year-old can understand it.

MMM: 185 - Making the Point of Your Talk Clear - 7/7 test

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.

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.

222: Scott Savage - Fearless Speaking in this New World

John Zimmer

John Zimmer - lawyer, Toastmasters master, speaker, improviser and communications coach - joined me for a conversation about how we can bring the art of communication to ANY opportunity you have. Whether you're in a courtroom, or giving a TED talk, doing improv, sitting in an interview, or standing in front of your coworkers for a meeting - these skills are essential to moving your audience. I love John's breadth of experience - and how he brings these skills to so many arenas. As he says, "The more ways you can speak, the better the speaker you can become." (Check out John's amazing website with tons of speech analysis - and, his wonderful TEDx talk!)

John Zimmer - lawyer, Toastmasters master, speaker, improviser and communications coach - joined me for a conversation about how we can bring the art of communication to ANY opportunity you have. Whether you're in a courtroom, or giving a TED talk, doing improv, sitting in an interview, or standing in front of your coworkers for a meeting - these skills are essential to moving your audience. I love John's breadth of experience - and how he brings these skills to so many arenas. As he says, "The more ways you can speak, the better the speaker you can become." (Check out John's amazing website with tons of speech analysis - and, his wonderful TEDx talk!)

118: John Zimmer - On Cross-Training Your Speaking

Mel Burt-Gracik

Mel 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 shines through her craft.

<a href="https://www.flourishforyou.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel Burt-Gracik</a> - 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 shines through her craft.

178: Mel Burt-Gracik - On How to Overcome Perfectionism

JOY.  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:

JOY.  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:

198: Why I'm Bringing More Joy to My Speaking - And You Should Too

In May, I participated in a Listen To Your Mother event. Have you heard of Listen To Your Mother? You may have heard my interview with LTYM founder Ann Imig from last fall, or perhaps you've been in the audience of one of the 41 shows that takes place throughout the country. Or, maybe you've run across the LTYM YouTube channel, with their hundreds of talks from the last 7 years! Or the book. And even with all that, if you haven't heard of LTYM, now you know. And now you've gotta get yourself to one of these events! in this episode I talk with three people who took part in this spring's Twin Cities show - Junita Flowers, Vikki Reich and Liz Sjaastad. Enjoy!

In May, I participated in a Listen To Your Mother event. Have you heard of Listen To Your Mother? You may have heard my interview with LTYM founder Ann Imig from last fall, or perhaps you've been in the audience of one of the 41 shows that takes place throughout the country. Or, maybe you've run across the LTYM YouTube channel, with their hundreds of talks from the last 7 years! Or the book. And even with all that, if you haven't heard of LTYM, now you know. And now you've gotta get yourself to one of these events! in this episode I talk with three people who took part in this spring's Twin Cities show - Junita Flowers, Vikki Reich and Liz Sjaastad. Enjoy!

116: LTYM - On Becoming a Storyteller

People 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 the front of the line. But often the last few days and hours and moments before a talk, we are then faced with that moment of regret… I wish I would have taken more time for this. I wish I would have practiced this more. I wish I knew this better. I wish…. No more wishing! It’s 2019 - let’s do things differently this year.

People 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 the front of the line. But often the last few days and hours and moments before a talk, we are then faced with that moment of regret… I wish I would have taken more time for this. I wish I would have practiced this more. I wish I knew this better. I wish…. No more wishing! It’s 2019 - let’s do things differently this year.

199: 3 Ways to Protect Your Presentation Prep Time

Harriet Turk

Harriet Turk is a speaker, trainer, and consultant who has a wealth of experience working with teens and adults. Her strength lies in her desire to teach and speak from the heart. Harriet meets her audience on their level, thereby inspiring change.    Speakers, this is a thought-provoking interview that you don't want to miss! Harriet, this was such a fun and honest conversation.

125: Harriet Turk - On Keeping it Real

I don't know about you, but I'm not an especially techy person. I've had to learn to muddle through because part-and-parcel to being a speaker is having some technical know-how, or you'll find yourself up a creek without a paddle. If you know what I mean. How on earth do we present without a technical glitch?

121: MMM - How to Present Without a Technical Glitch

I 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.com

I 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. <a href="http://www.speakingstory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.speakingstory.com</a>

207: The (real) ROI of a Powerful Story

Bringing 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)!

Bringing 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 <a href="https://this-moved-me.lpages.co/origin-story-pre-launch-course-page/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Speaking Story course</a> 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)!

196: Three Core Beliefs We Need to Speak With Authenticity

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!

193: Six Rookie Storytelling Mistakes (and what to do instead)

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!

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 <a href="http://www.speakingstory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.speakingstory.com</a> to sign up!

197: How do we tell our stories with authenticity? (The Speaking Story Course is open!) 

Vikas Narula is an entrepreneur, influencer, and owner of Keyhubs. He has perspectives on life that helps others see things that are most important. We talked about how speakers can overcome the disconnect between themselves and their audience by understanding the power of influence and connection. We shared our thoughts on the importance of creative expression and the core concepts that transform speakers to influencers. Vikas, thank you for sharing such compelling and optimistic insights!

Vikas Narula is an entrepreneur, influencer, and owner of Keyhubs. He has perspectives on life that helps others see things that are most important. We talked about how speakers can overcome the disconnect between themselves and their audience by understanding the power of influence and connection. We shared our thoughts on the importance of creative expression and the core concepts that transform speakers to influencers. Vikas, thank you for sharing such compelling and optimistic insights!

124: Vikas Narula - On Speaking and Influence

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!