Tag Archives: gestures

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Linus’ Speech

Posted on 22/12/2009 by John Zimmer

We can learn an awful lot about giving a good speech from Linus. In “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, Linus delivers a 45-second speech that is full of insight into great public speaking and presentation skills. Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery | Tagged A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown Christmas, Christmas, gestures, lights, Linus, pause, pauses, Slide Presentation, vocal variety | 15 Comments

Gone Walkabout

Posted on 25/08/2009 by John Zimmer

I have a number of friends from Australia (or “Oz” or “the Wonder Down Under” as the Aussies call it). I have also had the good fortune to visit that great country. If you know any Australians or have heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Delivery | Tagged Australia, gestures, interaction with audience, lectern, movement while speaking, public speaking, stage, walkabout, walking on stage | 1 Comment

Funny You Should Say That!

Posted on 10/06/2009 by John Zimmer

Delivering a humorous speech is no laughing matter. It is hard work. In the fall of 2008, I had the terrific experience of competing in the Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest in District 59 (18 countries in Continental Europe). The contest … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Toastmasters | Tagged club, gestures, Humour, organization, props, Research, Self Improvement, Speech, speech contests, Toastmaster, Toastmasters, Toastmasters International, World Radio Switzerland | Leave a comment

A Good Tip, Hands Down

Posted on 30/05/2009 by John Zimmer

Have you ever been empty-handed in a conversation at a cocktail party? No drink or plate of undercooked canapés to hold? Did you suddenly become acutely aware of your hands? So much so, that you were not sure what to … Continue reading →