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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.

Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 128)

His speeches to an hourglass, Do some resemblance show, Because the longer time they run, The shallower they grow. – Author Unknown Photo courtesy of Michael Himbault / Riebart on Flickr

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You Have a Great Voice, Now What?

When we think about public speaking, images of standing on stage in front of an audience usually come to mind. But there are many forms of public speaking. With the right voice, you could be a voice actor and even … Continue reading

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 127)

“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Carl Buechner

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A Day in the Internet

In the past, I have written articles stressing the importance of making data meaningful for our audiences. Drawing inspiration from such sources as Carl Sagan and the Long Island Initiative, I have tried to show examples of how statistics need … Continue reading

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 126)

“Begin somewhere; you can’t build a reputation on what you intend to do.” — Liz Smith Photo courtesy of Angela George / Flickr

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Rhetorical Devices: Erotema

This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link.Device: Erotema Origin: From the Greek ερωτημα (erotema), meaning “question”. In plain English: A question that is asked without … Continue reading

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