Category Archives: Delivery

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 | 9 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 →

Posted in Delivery, Preparation | Tagged audience, Keynote, lectern, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentation, public speaking, Speech, time | 19 Comments

10 Ways Public Speakers Should Be Like Santa Claus

Posted on 24/12/2011 by John Zimmer

1. Prepare thoroughly. Santa spends most of the year getting ready for his one big night. When he takes off in his sleigh, there’s no turning back. Similarly, when you step on that stage, be sure that you know … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery, Preparation | Tagged Christmas, Clement Moore, Delivery, Jonathan Meath, Preparation, presentations, public speaking, Santa Claus, voice | 6 Comments

“You’ve Got to Get Naked on Stage”

Posted on 28/11/2011 by John Zimmer

Dan Mangan is a Canadian indie folk-rock singer and songwriter. There is a raw honesty in his voice that is beguiling. His latest album, Oh Fortune, was released to wide acclaim. Dan recently wrote an article for The Guardian entitled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery, Motivation | Tagged Dan Mangan, Emotion, Indie folk, Luciano Pavarotti, Music, public speaking | 12 Comments

Rick Perry’s “Oops” Moment and Five Lessons We Can Learn

Posted on 12/11/2011 by John Zimmer

Drawing a blank. It’s one of people’s biggest fears when it comes to speaking in public. It is painful for the audience and excruciating for the speaker. And during the Republican Presidential Debate on 9 November 2011, Rick Perry experienced … Continue reading →