Author Archives: John Zimmer

About John Zimmer

A Canadian now living Switzerland, I am married, with two terrific teenage daughters. I am passionate about public speaking and helping others improve their public speaking and presentation skills.

Good Penmanship for Public Speakers

Posted on 22/02/2012

The pen is mightier than the sword; but when it comes to public speaking, an empty hand is mightier than the pen. Sometimes, a speaker will take the stage holding a pen and deliver the entire speech or presentation without … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery | Tagged Communication, Marker pen, Pen, public speaking | 3 Comments

A Lesson from Lang Lang

Posted on 20/02/2012

A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Kristen and I had the good fortune to attend a concert by Lang Lang at Geneva’s Victoria Hall. His performance was terrific. From the light melodies of Bach, to Schubert’s sombre Piano Sonata … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery | Tagged Frédéric Chopin, Geneva, James C. Humes, Lang Lang, pause, pausing, Victoria Hall | 11 Comments

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 117)

Posted on 15/02/2012

“Start strong with a ‘grabber’. A personal story, a quote from an expert or a shocking statistic — something that takes a hold of your audience and gets them hooked and opens their mind to your message. Give the audience a chance … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes for Public Speakers | Tagged Conor Neill, IESE Business School, openings, public speaking, Public Speaking Quotations, quotes | 2 Comments

Reading a Speech

Posted on 13/02/2012

If you can deliver a speech without reading it, that is the best scenario. However, if you must read your speech or use notes, here are some tips to help you out. Continue reading →