Sally ZimneyFounder & CEO, Be Moved by Sally Z

Feeling stuck making your dreams come true?

4 Mar 2026 · 2 min

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In this motivational monologue, Sally Koering Zimney invites listeners to examine the internal "I want to, but" moments that surface when facing high‑stakes opportunities—such as getting on stage or writing a book. She names common obstacles like imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, ego, and perfectionism, and emphasizes that authenticity in these moments begins with clear self‑knowledge. Sally urges viewers to identify their unique "spark" or "special sauce," the personal quality that sets them apart, and to use that insight to take bold risks and show up fully. The core message is that recognizing and embracing one’s individual spark makes it easier to act bravely and pursue bigger, bolder goals.

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Do you know your spark? Talking about those moments where every instinct inside you is telling you to run the other way. Hi, I'm Sally Koering Zimney. I help people do bigger, braver, bolder things faster. And we're talking today about authenticity in the big moments. Even though— this is what I call an "I want to, but" moment. I want to, but— Can I really? I want to get on stage, but do I have what it takes? I want to write that book, but does anybody care what I have to say? Who do I really think I am? Imposter syndrome, fear, our own ego, the fear of judgment from other people, perfectionism. I mean, whoo, there's a lot that rears its ugly head when we are in the process of trying to show up fully in the big moments. What do we do? Well, step 1, gotta get clear on what your little spark is. What is the thing in you that is particular to you? The thing that you— special is in you, that you're like, ah, I've got that in me and I want to bring it out. Like, do you know what that is for yourself? Because with that level of self-knowledge, it makes it a whole hell of a lot easier. Take that risk. And step out and give it a go. If you're like, I don't know about all of that, but I do know that I am good at this. I do know that I bring this special thing. What is your special sauce? I call it a spark. Do you know your spark? Let's talk about it.