Sally ZimneyFounder & CEO, Be Moved by Sally Z

Mindset to be a public speaker

25 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In this motivational excerpt, the speaker confronts common self‑doubts that aspiring public speakers face—questions like “Can I really do this?” and “Do I belong in this moment?” She emphasizes that speaking inherently involves vulnerability and risk, requiring a leap before feeling fully ready. Central to her message is the need to recognize and embody personal worthiness: to claim space in the world, to be seen, and to share one’s stories, insights, and perspective because they matter. She urges listeners to take the personal, risky steps of sharing, grounding themselves in the belief that they are worthy of the platform and the attention it brings.

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We have questions. Can I really do this? Do I belong in this moment? And because speaking is vulnerable and risky and we have to leap before we feel ready, that is all part of it. We have to really find within ourselves this worthiness of the space that you get to take up. You get to take up space in this world. I want you to. I want you to take up a little more space than what you're taking up right now and be worthy. Know your worthiness to be seen in what you have to offer. Your stories, your insights, your perspective, they matter. And for you to take the risks that are required, vulnerable, like risky, personal step. To do that, we have to be grounded in our worthiness.