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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377: Speaking Story Chapter 17 - Clarifying the Idea behind Your Story
20/05/2026 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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376: Speaking Story Chapter 16 - Putting Your Signature Story in Your Message
20/05/2026 Duration: 08minThis 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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375: Speaking Story Chapter 15 - Excavating Our Stories
20/05/2026 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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374: Speaking Story Chapter 14 - To Hell with Facts
20/05/2026 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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373: Speaking Story Chapter 13 - The Power of Pathos
20/05/2026 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)
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372: Speaking Story Chapter 12 - How Can We Cultivate These Stories in Our Life?
20/05/2026 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)
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371: Speaking Story Chapter 11 - Signature Stories
20/05/2026 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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370: Speaking Story Chapter 10 - Finding Self-Trust
13/05/2026 Duration: 23minThis 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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369: Speaking Story Chapter 9 - How Do You "Become" Someone Who Tells Stories?
13/05/2026 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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368: Speaking Story Part 2 Chapter 8 - Moving from Expert to Thought Leader
13/05/2026 Duration: 14minHere'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)
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367: Speaking Story Chapter 7 - Yes, You Have A Story To Speak
06/05/2026 Duration: 16minThis 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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366: Speaking Story Chapter 6 - Leadership Stories
06/05/2026 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)
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365: Speaking Story Chapter 5 - So... What Is A Story?
06/05/2026 Duration: 07minThis 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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364: Speaking Story Chapter 4 - What Stories Are Not
06/05/2026 Duration: 07minThis 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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363: Speaking Story Chapter 3 - Why Tell Stories?
06/05/2026 Duration: 19minThis 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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362: Speaking Story Chapter 2 - Speaking Is Leadership In Action
06/05/2026 Duration: 07minThis 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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361: Speaking Story Chapter 1 - Stories Are The Tool
06/05/2026 Duration: 15minWhy 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)
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360: Speaking Story Episode 1: Prologue
29/04/2026 Duration: 14minBefore 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.
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359: Speaking Story Teaser! Audiobook coming next week
22/04/2026 Duration: 13minI'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.
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358: How to Be Visible in 2023
18/01/2023 Duration: 20minBeing 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.