Now Assembling — 50 Movers!
Made for Movers:
message-driven speakers who are done going it alone.
Your speaking business called. It wants a home base, strategic insights, and a cheering squad to get you to the stage on that vision board of yours.
50 spots. Two ways in. 7 days to make sure it's right.
Blazers optional. Realness required.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You have a message worth sharing.
So why does it feel this hard?
You know you should be speaking more. Getting booked. Charging what you're worth. But something keeps getting in the way — and it's not talent. It's not confidence, either. It's the stuff nobody warns you about.
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I've done a few gigs but I have no idea how to turn that into actual revenue."
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I've bought every course. I've watched every video. I'm still stuck in the exact same place."
"I've done a few gigs but I have no idea how to turn that into actual revenue."
"Speaking feels lonely. I'm just out here trying to figure it out with no community and no one to ask."
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I don't even know what to pitch. Do I have a talk people actually want to book?"
"I know I'm ready to go bigger — I just don't know what 'bigger' actually looks like or
how to get there."
"I've done a few gigs but I have no idea how to turn that into actual revenue."
"Life is busy. I need support that fits my season, not a program that makes me feel behind before I even start."
Here's the thing: those aren't talent problems. They're structure problems. And structure — plus the right people in your corner — is exactly what we build inside the Movers Collective.
This is not that kind of speaking community
You've seen the ads. The "become a six-figure speaker in 90 days" crowd. The private jet energy. The highlight reels. The programs that make you feel like you need to be louder, flashier, more polished — more of something you're not — before you're ready.
That's not what this is.
The Movers Collective is built on a different belief entirely: that the most powerful thing you can bring to a stage is who you actually are. Not a persona. Not a performance. You — your story,
your perspective, your voice, fully expressed.
Because here's the truth about moving an audience: perfect doesn't move people. Real does.
Yeah, we said it.
That Kind
WHAT YOu'll FIND HERe:
Inclusion.
Actual strategy (that works).
Big hugs & cheers.
Your superpower.
what you won't:
Comparison.
Bro dude B.S.
Hustle over rest.
Anyone telling you to be someone you're not.
We welcome every speaker — every background, every stage size, every fee level, every identity. The only things that don't belong here are ego, comparison, and the belief that you already know everything.
(Turns out showing up as exactly who you are is also the whole point of speaking.)
The real secret weapon
Welcome to the virtual green room
You know what happens in the green room before a big event? The real conversations. The "how do you handle it when they try to lowball you?" conversations. The "I just got asked to speak at the biggest stage of my career and I'm terrified" conversations.
The "here's exactly how I turned one gig into ten" conversations.
That's what the Movers Collective is. A virtual green room where mission-driven speakers gather, swap stories, solve real problems in real time, and cheer each other toward the stages
on their vision boards.
Yes, you get access to Sally — her coaching, her curriculum vault, her nearly 30 years of knowing how this world works. But the magic? The magic is who you're in the room WITH.
Jenn has been here for six years. Lauren for five. Tony for two. These are not just members. They are your future collaborators, your accountability partners, your people.
We are on a quest to gather 50 of the best mission-driven speakers in the world — the hidden gems, the up-and-comers, the ones whose messages deserve to be heard. Once we hit 50,
we're done (so we can get to work).
Is one of those spots yours?
"It helped me not just figure out how to speak — but in the process, I discovered why I'm here and what I really want to say."
"This has been the thing I needed."
— Kevin Jennings, CEO & Strategist
Coaching. Community.
Curriculum. All three.
What is the Movers Collective?
The Movers Collective is a curated, capped-at-50 membership for mission-driven speakers who want to grow their message, get booked, and build real revenue from their voice — without burning out or going it alone.
It's not a course you take once and abandon. It's not a Facebook group full of noise (ugh). It's a focused, ongoing coaching container — and an intimate community of people who are genuinely invested in each other's success.
Every month: coaching with Sally, a guest expert session, Q&A, community support, and speaking leads in your inbox. The curriculum is always there when you need it. The community has your back when you don't.
And unlike most speaking programs out there: the most valuable thing here isn't the content (even though that's pretty darn valuable). It's the people.
What it actually feels like inside:
A monthly coaching call where you actually get unstuck — not just inspired
Real feedback on your real talk from people who know what they're talking about
A community that celebrates your wins and doesn't let you disappear when things get hard
A place to ask "they offered me half my fee — what do I do?" and get real, experienced answers
Speaking leads curated and delivered to you every single week
A vault of lessons, templates, and tools you can grab the moment you need them
What it's not:
A blazer-and-business-card vibe where everyone pretends to have it all figured out
An overwhelming calendar of calls you feel guilty for missing
A room full of comparison and one-upmanship
A program that makes you feel behind before you even start
Who we are
The values that hold this community together.
Every member of the Movers Collective agrees to these. They're not rules — they're the DNA of what makes this room worth being in.
Real over perfect.
Perfect doesn't move people. You don't need to have it all figured out to belong here. Show up as you are — messy draft, shaky voice, and all. This is a safe place to be in process.
Mission first, ego second.
We're here because we believe our messages can move the world — and that you deserve to get paid for sharing them. We are 100% here for your revenue goals (let's GO with those $ wins!). What we're NOT here for is ego-driven self-promotion that treats this community like a personal marketing channel, or depletes the room through comparison. We are message and mission FIRST — and we will joyfully celebrate AND strategize toward your money wins every step of the way.
Give as much as you get.
The magic of this community is the proximity to each other. That only works if everyone shows up to contribute, not just consume. Share the win. Answer the question. Cheer someone on. The rising tide thing is real in here.
Dignity and respect — full stop.
We are truth-tellers, thought leaders, and visionaries. We know words have power. We use that power to lift people up — on stage AND in this community. Every person, every identity, every background is welcome here. In a world where inclusion has become a bad word, we double down. Hatred, discrimination, and dismissiveness are not welcome here — ever. (Full inclusion policy here)
Courage over comfort.
We're not here to play it safe. We're here to say the real thing, take the risk, send the pitch, and push past the voice that says "who do you think you are?" Bravery is the whole point — on stage and off it.
Stay curious.
The best speakers in the world are still students. If you think you can't learn anything new, this probably isn't your room. Come ready to grow, to be surprised, and to have your thinking stretched by the people around you.
What's included
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Monthly Group Coaching Call
One hour a month with Sally — live. Targeted coaching, curriculum, and connection all in one session. One good call can shift everything.
#askSally — Video Q&A
Submit your real questions. Get real answers — on video, from Sally. No fluff. Your questions + nearly 30 years of experience = the advice you actually need. All saved in the Vault forever.
Monthly Guest Expert Session
Each month we bring in an outside expert — someone who knows the path you're walking. From pitching to brand strategy to speaker reels, you'll hear directly from people who've been there.
Private Slack Community
Your always-on virtual green room. Weekly accountability threads, real-time answers, celebrations, nudges, and 49 other speakers who genuinely root for you. Speaking is lonely. This isn't.
Quarterly Virtual Showcases
Share your talk live in front of a real audience, build your reps, and receive personal feedback from Sally afterward. Public visibility. Private, thoughtful feedback. Both.
Quarterly Power Pitching Push
Four times a year we go into full pitch mode — curated opportunities, accountability to actually send them, and support to make your outreach land.
Movers-U Curriculum Vault
On-demand lessons, downloadable templates, swipe files, and replays — organized by phase (Message, Marketing, Monetization, Mastery) so you always know exactly where to go next.
Weekly Speaking Leads
Curated pitching opportunities delivered directly to you every week. You don't have to hunt. You just have to show up and send.
Two Ways In.
Your investment
One community worth belonging to.
BEST VALUE
Annual Commitment
$149/month
Everything included (all 8 features above)
Locked-in rate for as long as you stay
Discounted access to retreats, intensives, and upgrades
Priority registration when spots open for in-person experiences.
No annual commitment
Month-to-Month
$299/month
Note: Same 50-person cap applies. A spot is a spot — regardless of how you pay.
Everything included (all 8 features above)
No annual commitment required
Cancel with 30 days notice
Not sure yet? Join, explore for 7 days, and if it's not the right fit — for any reason — we'll refund you in full. We want everyone in this room to be exactly where they're supposed to be.
You belong on stage.
You do. - Even if you don’t believe it yet.
You have lived experiences. A needed message. And a story that your audience is waiting to hear.
And yet - despite the passion and purpose that is bubbling up inside … you are hiding.
Frustrated by unrecognition and forever feeling not enough -
The world has told you that speaking is for the special unicorns that live amongst the stars.
And that idea is keeping too many of us from sharing our most daring and needed ideas, owning our stories, and stepping up and out as leaders in a world that desperately needs them.
So we perfect every gesture
Obsess over every word
And stand in the wings of the mainstage of our lives
Waiting for some sign that we belong on stage and that we are worthy of the moment.
This is your sign.
It’s time to dare to move your audience - instead of merely speak to it.
To move beyond the trap of admiration that keeps us in the cage of perfection and procrastination.
To take a deep breath, step into the spotlight -
to be seen anyway, to be known anyway, to speak - any…way…
Despite our humanness…our failings… our imperfections…our self-doubt.
It turns out:
You don’t HAVE to have written a book or to have gone through some big life turmoil.
You don’t have to be outgoing or confident or beautiful or the smartest person in the room.
You don’t have to be eloquent or polished or wearing a fancy blazer.
You have everything you need. Right now.
If you can only take the risk. To believe in what’s possible.
Dare to step on stage and speak your story.
It’s how we will inspire a better future.
So…
You belong on stage.
You do.
Even if you don’t believe it yet.
But I believe it. I believe in you.
And I will show you the way.
Not sure where you fit?
Every speaker is in a different season. Here's how to find yours.
The Movers Collective is built around four phases of a speaking business. Knowing which one you're in changes everything — because the right support at the right phase is the difference between spinning your wheels and actually moving.
FIND YOURS.
01 - Message
You're building your foundation — clarifying your talk, your topic, and who you're for. The
world needs to hear what you have to say. Now let's figure out how to say it.
Just Starting Out
02 - Marketing
You have a talk. Now you need people to book it. Speaker materials, pitching, visibility — this is where your message meets the market.
Ready to Get Booked
03 - Monetization
You're booking gigs. Now you want to get paid what you're worth, turn talks into leads, and build real revenue from your voice.
Going Pro
04 - Mastery
You've got momentum. Now you want to scale — refine your craft, expand your reach, and build a speaking business that lasts.
Scaling Up
Option 1
If you're at the Message phase and want to build your talk on your own time, the DIY Signature Talk Studio is your starting point.
Explore Signature Talk Studio
Just need your Signature Talk?
Option 3
Take the free Movers Roadmap assessment — in 15 minutes you'll know exactly where you are and what your next move should be.
Take the free assessment
Not sure what you need?
Option 2
Our twice-yearly
Group Intensives are where months of work get done in days.
Learn about
our Intestive
Want more intensive support?
This is what happens when you stop going it alone.
Real Movers. Real results.
These aren't outliers. These are what's possible when the right speaker finds the right community at the right time.
6 Years & Counting
Jenn Whitmer had tried the big-name speaking programs. Nothing clicked. When she found her way here, she learned how to craft stories that actually land and design a talk people want to book.
Since then: 100+ booked gigs. Consulting clients and Book purhases leveraged at every talk. A keynote fee north of $20,000. A slot at SXSW. And six years of showing up in this community — because once you find your people, you don't leave.
→ Read Jenn's full story
From wondering if she had a talk worth booking — to $20K keynotes and SXSW.
$20K+ keynote fees · SXSW speaker · 6 years in the community
12 Months
Carrie Campbell came in doing free speaking — good at it, but not getting paid for it. She got clear on her message, learned how to pitch, and started saying yes to her own value.
Less than 12 months later: she's booking $10,000 keynotes. Not because she got lucky. Because she got the right people in her corner at the right time.
From unpaid gigs to $10K keynotes — in one year.
$10K keynotes · 12 months · From free to fully paid
Honestly? Their words
what they said
~Amanda Horvath,
YouTube Expert & Video Coach
"STS was incredible and a MUST do for every thought leader out there."
"Sally loves speakers. She oozes empathy for the speaker and passion for the craft. She tells the truth in love and empowers her speakers with the belief they can grow."
~Julie Schniers, Speaker & Coach
"Joining you has been the best investment in myself I have made during this journey. You really are such a gift!"
-Kevin Jennings, CEO & Strategist
"Working with Sally was transformative. It helped me not just figure out how to speak — but discover why I'm here and what I really want to say."
"I said yes to working with Sally because I knew I needed more than what I'd get from videos or articles alone. She did not disappoint!"
~Scott Savage, Author
"I think you're tremendously gifted as a coach. You can't charge enough for this service."
Your coach & community curator
Hi, I'm Sally Z.
Professional Nudger. Certified Cheerer-On.
I've been doing this for nearly 30 years. I've spoken in front of thousands of people, coached hundreds of leaders, and spent my career in that electric space between a speaker and their audience.
Here's what I know after all of it: you don't need more information. You need the right people in your corner — and someone who can help you actually use what you already know.
I built the Movers Collective because I kept meeting speakers who had everything it takes — the message, the story, the drive — and were just doing it completely alone. That felt wrong to me. So I built the room I wished existed.
I'm also a best-selling author (Speaking Story), host of the top 2% podcast This Moved Me, and producer of the Permission Slip Conference. I know this world — and I want to help you navigate it.
My coaching is empowering, kind, and clear. I don't mess around — and I cheer you on the whole way.
Top 2% Podcast Host
Best-Selling Author
Award-Winning Keynote Speaker
30 Years on Stage
Top 3% Women in Business Speakers
We cap this community at 50 members — on purpose. Not as a marketing trick, but because intimacy is the whole point. When you know everyone's name, you show up differently. You invest differently. You grow differently.
It takes about 5 minutes. Tell us a little about yourself and your message, confirm you've read our community values, and complete your payment — all in one step. Your Slack invite lands within 24 hours.
And if within 7 days you feel it's not the right fit — for any reason — just reach out and we'll refund you in full. We want everyone in this room to be exactly where they're supposed to be.
Ready to find your people?
Claim your spot in the Movers Collective
Current Movers Lab members: you're already in. No form needed — reach out to Sally directly to confirm your spot and new rate.
Let's answer the honest ones
Q: Why is there an application?
A: Because this community only works if everyone in it is genuinely committed to the values and to each other. The application isn't about gatekeeping — it's about curation. We want you to walk in knowing this is the right room for you. And we want to make sure we can serve you well. If within 7 days it's not the right fit — for either of us — you get a full refund. Simple as that.
Q: What if I'm brand new to speaking?
A: You're welcome here! We're built across four phases — from crafting your first talk to scaling a full speaking business. You don't have to be polished. You just have to be committed to your message and willing to do the work.
Q: What if I've been speaking for years and I'm already getting paid?
A: Even better. Some of the most valuable learning in this community comes from people who are a few steps ahead. And the Mastery phase curriculum is specifically designed for speakers who are scaling, refining, and building for the long haul.
Q: What's the difference between the annual and month-to-month options?
A: Same community, same access, different price and commitment level. Annual members pay $149/month and lock in that rate for as long as they stay. - while receiving priority registration on opt-in experiences. Month-to-month members pay $299/month with no long-term commitment. The annual option exists to reward the people who are here to build something real over time — and honestly, the math makes it pretty obvious which one's the better deal.
Q: How much time does this take per week?
A: The monthly call is one hour. The #askSally videos are yours to watch whenever. The Slack community is there if you want it — not a second job. We built this for real people with real lives and real businesses. Show up as much or as little as your season allows. The support is always here.
Q: What's the difference between the Movers Collective and the Signature Talk Studio?
A: The Signature Talk Studio (STS) is a self-paced DIY program for building your signature talk — perfect if you just need the talk itself on, your own time. The Movers Collective is the ongoing community — coaching, curriculum, connection, leads, and 49 other speakers in your corner — for people building a full speaking business over time.
Q: What are the in-person experiences? Do I have to attend?
A: Totally optional. The Summer Cabin Retreat and twice-yearly Group Intensives are available to members at a discounted rate. They're where months of work get done in days. Incredible if the timing is right — but never required.
Got questions?
50 spots. One community.
Your people are in here.
Not ready yet? Book a free 15-minute call — no pressure, just a conversation.
We're on a quest to gather the best mission-driven speakers in the world — the hidden gems, the up-and-comers, the ones whose messages deserve to be heard. Once we hit 50, we're done.
If that sounds like you — and you've been waiting for the right room — this is it.
Blazers optional. Realness required.
