This Moved Me

Time. Do you have an abundance of it all of a sudden?   Or - at least different kinds of time. TIME has freed up in the some incredible ways… and it opens up possibilities for us…    I was on a Zoom call this morning (sound familiar?!), and this amazing entrepreneur I was talking to told me that speaking was "always on the list, but never at the top of it - Until now."  Her business has slowed a bit, and now she has TIME - and she is taking that time to invest in her speaking skills, among other things.

I was on Zoom with an entrepreneur recently who said - "You keep saying Signature Talk - and I *think* I know what that means - but I’m not sure." So let me get clear for you - because whatever we call it - we all need one: Signature talk - that one idea you’re known for - what no one else can talk about or do like YOU… Sometimes Signature Talks are in the form of TED Talks - or Branded talks or Keynote talks or get re-purposed in all kinds of ways in podcast conversations or Creative Mornings talks or video messages in courses or marketing messages in webinars and workshops But it all starts with your Signature Talk. - or you might hear me just short-cut it to call it your TED-Talk. Cause we all get what that is - and the TED talk approach is both what audiences now expect, and many event planners are looking for. Do you have a Signature Talk?

Today I have a special bonus episode for you, sharing my most recent Movers Live - a monthly Q&A show where I take on your speaking and presentation questions. I took your questions about video - and how to present virtually, with confidence and authenticity.   Then - I brought on screen with me YouTube Vlogger Josh Johnson, whose spirit comes to LIFE on video! Josh and I worked together for many years, and he's both a wonderful speaker and a wonderful person. He shared with us some of his key tips and strategies for reaching our to your audience, speaking to the camera, and simple tech tips to get you going.   Hope you enjoyed this bonus episode - and I'll be back with you all on Monday talking about why NOW - yes now! - is the time to start working on your Signature Talk. (Not sure what a signature talk is? We'll talk about it!)

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

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.

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. Th

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 conne

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!  

Travis Thomas from Live Yes, And holds a wide array of identities... improvisor, leadership coach, personal development guru, teacher, social entrepreneur - and of course, speaker. In fact - speaking is where all these ideas blend together and come to life! In this week's episode, Travis and I have a pretty 'meta' conversation about the ideas of improv - and how we can not only USE them in our speaking to help bring our ideas to life - but how we NEED them as speakers and entrepreneurs.

I'm so thrilled to jump back into some awesome interview episodes to share with you that are FULL of some speaking goodies.  Starting with Mike Parkinson, a fellow Presentation Summit presenter, keynote speaker and presentation designer. He is a GEM of a human who brings so much energy and love for his audience up in front with him. So, I wanted to talk with him about how we can love up our audiences, even when it seems they might not be loving us back. Take a listen!

If we're going to take big risks - and sometimes fail - we better enjoy the experience! #LEAP2020

Leaping requires risk... and sometimes those risks flop. On stage. THEN WHAT?! In this third episode of the series on Leaping in our Speaking, listen in for how to work through it so that we continue to LEAP. #LEAP2020

Risk is an essential part of speaking. It engages the audience, and pushes us BOTH to new heights. To begin to take more risks in our speaking, we’ve got to first do this:

About a week ago, I got to see Oprah in action. #DREAMCOMETRUE. And today is MLK day. A day I cannot let go by without paying homage to his mission, his words - and his ability to lead and create needed change. These two amazing humans are very different leaders in their own right. And sitting in Oprah's audience I had a big AHA about what real leadership looks like - and what our audiences need from us. So - check out this week's episode to hear more about what MLK and Oprah can teach us as we bring our messages out into the world more this year!

Over and over again, I hear even my experienced speakers say things to me like… Thanks for the nudge, I need to get out there more. And - I have been quieter than I want, I need to speak up. And - I have been struggling with some self-doubt, thanks for the encouragement.   And part of what I LOVE to do, is help people take bigger LEAPS in their speaking. To not think small, think big. To move beyond the expected, to tell the story you’ve been secretly working on but aren’t sure you can share....    In 2020 - We will take bigger leaps TOGETHER!  And we'll start with this 4-part series on what Leaping in our Speaking really means.  ARE YOU READY?!

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. 

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

Enrollment is open for the Speaking Story course -all about helping you connect with and convert your audience through story. Doors close September 18th - join now! www.speakingstory.com