Category Archives: Delivery

Good Penmanship for Public Speakers

Posted on 22/02/2012 by John Zimmer

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 by John Zimmer

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

Reading a Speech

Posted on 13/02/2012 by John Zimmer

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 →

Posted in Delivery, Seth Godin | Tagged Barack Obama, notes, public speaking, reading, Ronald Reagan, Seth Godin, using notes, Winston Churchill | 8 Comments

What We Can Learn From Josh and Grace

Posted on 26/01/2012 by John Zimmer

Every once in a while, you come across a simple story that brings a smile to your face and a tear to your eye; a story that makes you realize what is important and gives you hope for the future. … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis of a Speech, Delivery | Tagged Down Syndrome, Facial Expressions, gestures, public speaking, simplicity, smile | 14 Comments

Speakers: It’s About Time (and How to Manage It)

Posted on 22/01/2012 by John Zimmer

A while back, I wrote a post about why speakers should stay on time when giving a speech or presentation, and how failing to do so is a sign of disrespect. I encouraged speakers to finish on time or, if … Continue reading →