Sally Zimney

It’s not just about being less boring. Without story, your pitch will fall flat. Your customer will care less. Your audience will walk away - all hitting your bottom line. The thing is? - there are some simple shifts that can make all the difference, empowering you to show up with a story-based message, with ease and confidence. In this interactive, delightful, and engaging keynote, Sally breaks down the myths of storytelling in business and leadership - and shares a simple approach to leveraging this magical and persuasive tool. Takeaways: Learn about the brain's specific readiness for the power of story (and why it’s worth it) Identify the key shift we have to make as leaders in order to more powerfully persuade and influence Discover 3 simple and powerful strategies that will help you serve your "audience" (whoever that might be) - and lead with story.

Those high-stakes, big-time moments? They require us to show up fully, grounded in our authentic voice and story. And yet - those moments are the ones that challenge us most fully, and we're most tempted to layer-up and pretend. Turns out - we don't need to "fake it until we make it." We don't need to feel like imposters. But we DO need to practice the art of #showingupanyway and risking through it all. Are you ready? (You are.)

Most people believe that only certain special (and elite!) people have what it takes to - launch that idea - lead that meeting - make that goal - write that book! - get on the big stage! - or [fill in the blank for whatever dream YOU have]!... Nope! - It’s not true. But it definitely feels that way. After twenty years of walking side-by-side with hundreds of leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes in the biggest ‘leap’ moments of their careers - there is no innate talent or “x factor” that determines someone’s success. The difference between those who DO - and those who “want to, BUT…” is one - simple - thing. Turns out - we don't need permission, or to have a huge following, or to research and learn until we feel totally, 100%, perfect-proof ready. But we DO need to practice the art of #showupanyway. Because on the other side of that leap are more opportunities - more impact - more growth - and more fulfillment. No more sitting on the sidelines!