I help audiences move from self-doubt to self-trust so they can show up with confidence when it matters most. As an award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author, and host of a top 2% podcast in the world, I’ve spent nearly 30 years on stages, speaking to thousands about the power of authentic leadership and bold action.
My work has helped executives, entrepreneurs, and teams ditch perfectionism, embrace their voice, and lead with courage—even in high-stakes moments. Through storytelling, humor, and actionable insights, I don’t just inspire—I equip people with the tools to stop waiting, start leading, and
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Your impact is on the other side of your courage. And brave is simply showing up ANYWAY. ↓
Discover what's really holding you back. Take the 'What's Blocking Your Bolder Moves?' quiz and uncover your specific self-doubt pattern. Then get personalized strategies to break through and start making the brave moves you've been postponing. Your journey to confident action starts with understanding what's in your way.
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Sally Z’s keynotes aren’t just talks—they’re transformation in action. With nearly 30 years on stage and thousands in her audience, Sally delivers an electric mix of storytelling, humor, and game-changing insights that shake off self-doubt and ignite real confidence.
She doesn’t just inspire—she equips leaders, teams, and changemakers with the tools to speak with impact, lead with authenticity, and take bold action when it matters most. Whether she’s breaking down the secrets of persuasion, helping people show up as themselves in high-stakes moments, or dismantling the self-doubt spiral, Sally’s keynotes move audiences —literally and emotionally.
Expect big energy, real talk, and tangible takeaways that leave your audience thinking “I needed that.” Because bravery isn’t about feeling ready—it’s about showing up anyway.
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After 30 years of inspiring brave moves, I've gathered a treasure trove of courage-building tools that have transformed thousands of lives – including my own.
Ready to break through what's holding you back? Our resource library is packed with self-doubt slayers: free guides that cut through fear, trainings that build unshakable confidence, books that ignite action, and the #ThisMovedMe show where brave souls share their breakthrough moments.
Leverage the magic of storytelling & captivate any audience
Tired of your knees knocking while your audience's attention wanders? Speaking Story is your backstage pass to becoming the speaker you've always wanted to be.
Ditch the forgettable corporate drone and learn how to weave stories that grab hearts, change minds, and get people moving. I've helped thousands transform from terrified to triumphant on stage – and the secret weapon was always story.
Your bravest, most powerful story is waiting to be told.
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