Synopsis
This Moved Me is a podcast on the art of public speaking for presenters (both amateur and professional) who believe that a good talk can move the world. Through casual conversation with experts in the field like Rob Bell, Vanessa Van Edwards, Nick Morgan, Julian Treasure, Jeff Goins, Michael Margolis and others - This Moved Me shares stories, insights and challenges from speakers who understand both the "art" and the "science" of what makes a good talk good. We end each episode with a THIS MOVED ME moment - sharing some of the creative resources that continue to inspire and inform our work as speakers. Hosted by Sally Koering Zimneya speaker, performer and presentation coach with over 15 years in the fieldThis Moved Me culls the best advice and expertise from the field - because indeed, a good talk CAN move the world.
Episodes
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399: Speaking Story Chapter 39 - The Walk-'n'-Talk and the Stumble-Through
10/06/2026 Duration: 18minThis 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)
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398: Speaking Story Chapter 38 - Preparation - Get on Your Feet at 80 Percent
10/06/2026 Duration: 10minThis 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)
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397: Speaking Story Chapter 37 - Intentional Movement
10/06/2026 Duration: 15minThis 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)
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396: Speaking Story Chapter 36 - Using Stage Quadrants
10/06/2026 Duration: 11minThis 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)
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395: Speaking Story Chapter 35 - Using the Stage and the Space
10/06/2026 Duration: 12minThis 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)
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394: Speaking Story Chapter 34 - Integration
10/06/2026 Duration: 11minThis 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)
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393: Speaking Story Chapter 33 - Using Our Bodies (aka Distraction Is the Bar)
10/06/2026 Duration: 20minThis 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)
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392: Speaking Story Chapter 32 - Positive Self-Talk
10/06/2026 Duration: 14minThis 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)
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391: Speaking Story Chapter 31 - Dealing with Nerves and Adrenaline
10/06/2026 Duration: 18minThis 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)
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390: Speaking Story Chapter 30 - Foundations of Delivery
10/06/2026 Duration: 30minThis 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)
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389: Speaking Story Chapter 29 - Jill Bolte Taylor
04/06/2026 Duration: 13minThis 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)
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388: Speaking Story Chapter 28 - Andy Zimney
04/06/2026 Duration: 10minThis 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)
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387: Speaking Story Chapter 27 - Clint Smith
04/06/2026 Duration: 15minThis 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)
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386: Speaking Story Chapter 26 - Jason Jaggard
04/06/2026 Duration: 13minThis 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)
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385: Speaking Story Chapter 25 - Josh Shipp
04/06/2026 Duration: 09minThis 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)
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384: Speaking Story Chapter 24 - Hannah Brencher
04/06/2026 Duration: 15minThis 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)
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383: Speaking Story Chapter 23 - Creating Your Story
27/05/2026 Duration: 47minThis 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)
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382: Speaking Story Chapter 22 - The Three Dynamics of Story
27/05/2026 Duration: 21minThis 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)
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381: Speaking Story Chapter 21 - Characteristics of a Good Story
27/05/2026 Duration: 21minThis 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)
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380: Speaking Story Chapter 20 - The Tension of Story Truths
27/05/2026 Duration: 12minThis 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)