When it comes to speaking, presenting or performing, each of us must decide how we are going to present ourselves to the world. We might each ask ourselves, “Will I create an image I think my audience will approve or will I risk presenting myself as I authentically am?” This question determines whether we will…
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Darren’s comment on a recent blog post opened the door for me to delve more deeply into my awareness of what causes stage fright and fear of public speaking. In response, I’d like to focus on what triggers stage fright and what heals it, what releases us from the grip of negativity and unleashes our potential to…
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Mick Jagger allowed Martin Scorscese to shine a camera upclose, almost down his throat during a concert in order to share what a Rolling Stones concert is really like. This is a part of the upcoming Rolling Stones Movie, “Shine a Light.” Interviewing Mick, Matt Lauer of The Today Show on NBC asked, “You must feel…
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I chanced upon a fantastic website unconditionalconfidence.com. Nancy Tierney is the author of this site. She has made similar discoveries about stage fright and fear of public speaking as I have. Her blog is full of great ideas and insights! For instance she says “The fear of speaking in public could be cured with a…
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I have been teaching my Zimmer Method for unleashing natural speaking potential for 20 years. Over the years, people have said I should be more bold in speaking about my method. It has taken a long time to soak into my consciousness. I guess I am a slow learner, but I always felt that people would…
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I’d like to tell you a story. It’s a story that helps people see what is different about the Zimmer Method for presentation, public speaking and performance. It’s a story about my client, Tyrone and his success. Tyrone Moncriffe is a criminal defense attorney who was one of the first lawyers I trained. When…
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Authenticity is an important key for clear and effective communication, both in one to one situations and in front of groups. If you want to be an excellent communicator, your style of communication must be genuine. Being authentic means that your outer expression matches your inner experience. When you are authentic, you give yourself…
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On February 19th 2008, I watched the opening of American Idol’s twelve male singers. Every man had a great voice and strong energy. What I found interesting was the reaction and feedback from judge Simon Cowell. Of the twelve performers, Simon liked two of them. Simon has a nose for authenticity in singers! If you…
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