Whether in a keynote or training - Sally's specialty is helping leaders (and those who want to become them) step out front with more confidence, clarity, and courage so they can lead more effectively and inspire engagement with their audience. Sally is an award-winning speaker and veteran speaking coach who has spoken in front of thousands of people over the last 20 years - from the TEDx stage to the executives of Fortune 500 companies. She hosts a "New & Noteworthy" podcast about the art of public speaking and thrives on empowering people to do the things they think they cannot do...
Sally has inspired hundreds of speakers to show up and speak their signature story - and leverage the power of speaking in their business - transforming their personal and professional lives. Stepping out front isn't for the faint of heart - so Sally puts her whole heart into it. Sally's speakers have graced TEDx stages, conferences stages, online summits and even taken home Emmy awards!
When not speaking or coaching speakers - Sally's in the midst of raising three teenagers with her college sweetheart husband, and their fluffy dog Bailey. Her first book, Leading with Story, came out in February 2024.
Whether in a keynote or training - Sally's specialty is helping leaders (and those who want to become them) step out front with more confidence, clarity, and courage so they can lead more effectively and inspire engagement with their audience. Sally is an award-winning speaker and veteran speaking coach who has spoken in front of thousands of people over the last 20 years - from the TEDx stage to the executives of Fortune 500 companies. She hosts a "New & Noteworthy" podcast about the art of public speaking and thrives on empowering people to do the things they think they cannot do...
Sally has inspired hundreds of speakers to show up and speak their signature story - and leverage the power of speaking in their business - transforming their personal and professional lives. Stepping out front isn't for the faint of heart - so Sally puts her whole heart into it. Sally's speakers have graced TEDx stages, conferences stages, online summits and even taken home Emmy awards!
When not speaking or coaching speakers - Sally's in the midst of raising three teenagers with her college sweetheart husband, and their fluffy dog Bailey. Her first book, Leading with Story, came out in February 2024.
You (yes, you!) Belong on Stage!
Maybe you've had the dream inside you for awhile (even if you've hardly admitted to yourself). Or maybe it's only something you admire from afar. Either way - speaking is an essential component of your business-building, lead generation, and growing revenue. In this session, after providing practical strategies to make it real, Sally will convince you that not only do you belong on stage -but you might actually enjoy it!
Leading with Story: how to persuade with humanity & heart
STORYTELLING IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL TOOLS available to anyone who has the courage to yield it.. The problem is: we don't know how!
Instead, we fall into the trap of believing we don't have what it takes, and struggle to step out front and speak with full confidence & authenticity. In this interactive, delightful, and engaging keynote, Sally breaks down the myths of storytelling in business and leadership - and shares a simple approach to leverage story to persuade,...
Speaking is Leading (the basics of persuasion)
Bring your entire staff in for a dynamic, fun (yes, fun!) session to set the foundation for how to persuade with authenticity, courage, and clarity. Participants will walk away with a simple approach to prepare for and create key messages, rooted in story and connection. This approach is based on persuasion theory and grounded in practical strategies that can apply to any scenario, including everyday connections, quick pitches, and high-stakes presentations.
Authenticity in the Big Moments
The Power of Your Signature Story
"Feedback is a Gift" - or Not.
Your "boring" life is powerful.
Handling Speaking Anxiety
Team Presentation Techniques
Virtual Presenting 2.0
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Cargill
On-Site
M.S., Director of Executive Communications, Cargill
Verified @cargill.com"Sally has a unique ability to help anyone find, articulate, and then tell the stories that meaningfully move hearts and minds. Sally thoughtfully and patiently empowers every speaker to embrace his or her own distinct voice, then helps them leverage their greatest speaking strengths to memorably connect with audiences. I'm always confident that time and training spent with Sally will make any presentation more poignant, and every presenter more powerful."
On-Site
A.P.
WOW! Sally's authentic self shining through all this great material, was amazing to witness! Super reminders, loved the rule of 3/5, concrete tips, plus wonderful model of excellent presentation skills...
Virtual
A.P.
Superb experience this morning. SO energized from this session!
On-Site
A.P.
Sally is such an amazing presence, her presentation was so insightful and refreshing!
Virtual
A.P.
Super content, delivered expertly.
On-Site
A.P.
Sally quickly built rapport with our varied audience. She was keen in acknowledging their anxiety toward public speaking and carefully guided them to practical tips and techniques. She enabled them to have the courage experience public speaking (to "give it a try") as opposed to simply imparting knowledge.
iStoria Collective
On-Site
H.I., Founder, event producer, author, coach, speaker, iStoria Collective
Verified @harrisiii.com"I've spent 20 years speaking from stages around the world, and I've built a global network of other storytellers, communicators and entrepreneurs along the way. There are so many speaker coaches out there, but none of them are quite like Sally. She's a special kind of magic, and perhaps my favorite thing about her is…SHE CAN ALSO SPEAK! Crazy, right? It is commonly said that those who can't do, teach. Sally magically does both with excellence. I love putting her on stage as a speaker as much as I love putting her in touch with other speakers. She's multi-talented, and real. Where so many others in this business can often feel a little slimy and salesy, Sally brings a heart-centered approach and connects with authenticity. Book her…while you still can."
Better Presenting
On-Site
R.A., CEO, Better Presenting
Verified @betterpresenting.comSally had an outsized impact on the community of presentation professionals who attend our conference. We speak often about the importance of authenticity and then often joke about how people need to learn it and practice it. What?? But Sally simply exudes it; she is just so obviously being herself in front of our audiences. That has been an inspiration to them and makes our jobs easier too. “You want to learn how to be authentic? Just watch Sally…”
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