222 Scott Savage Fearless Speaking in This New World

1 Apr 2020 · 39 min
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In this interview, host Sally Koering Zimney (Sally Z) talks with speaker and coach Scott Savage about the rapid shift to online speaking during the early COVID‑19 era. Scott shares how his live‑stream audience grew from about 200 to over 1,000 viewers, the technical glitches that came with that surge, and the mental adjustments required to speak to a camera instead of a live room. They discuss the importance of imagining the audience as avatars, making content urgent by aligning it with listeners’ current hierarchy of needs, and listening to social‑media signals before a talk. A major focus is Scott’s transformation from relying on notes on an iPad to speaking without notes, the fear and freedom that entailed, and the broader theme of “hiding” versus authentic presence. Both speakers emphasize self‑trust, risk‑taking, and vulnerability, sharing personal stories about phone‑fasts, counseling, and the emotional toll of the pandemic. The conversation ends with a “This Moved Me” segment where Scott cites a video of doctors singing “Imagine,” Michael Hyatt’s leadership insights, and Brad Montague’s new book “Be a Better Grownup,” reflecting on hope, creativity, and the role of speakers as caregivers during a historic moment.

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