Tag Archives: Delivery

Analysis of a Speech by Elizabeth Gilbert

Posted on 04/10/2010 by John Zimmer

One of my favourite TED Talks is the one given by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the international bestseller Eat Pray Love. In her talk, Gilbert speaks about the fears and frustrations of those who pursue a creative life, especially during … Continue reading →

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Make Sure Your Slides Don’t Fall Behind

Posted on 12/08/2010 by John Zimmer

A while back I wrote a post about the way in which you can turn the screen black during a PowerPoint presentation and the reasons why you should do so. You can read it here. Today I want to show … Continue reading →

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Beat the Clock!

Posted on 10/08/2010 by John Zimmer

The next time you have a presentation, see if you can beat the clock. Speak for less than your allotted time. Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 37) – Ralph Richardson

Posted on 25/06/2010 by John Zimmer

“The most precious things in speech are the pauses.” – Ralph Richardson

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 37)

Posted on 25/06/2010 by John Zimmer

“The most precious things in speech are the pauses.” – Ralph Richardson

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