Say It Well: A Conversation with Obama Speechwriter
Behind the scenes with Terry Szuplat
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- 1 hour
- Online
About this event
What does it take to write words that move a nation?
Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter to President Barack Obama, joins us for a rare and exclusive online masterclass. In this live, behind-the-scenes conversation, Terry will share lessons from the White House and his book Say It Well. You'll hear stories, practical insights and timeless principles for crafting messages that connect – whether you’re speaking to your team, your clients or your entire organisation.
What you’ll learn:
- What makes a message stick – and how to shape yours in 10 words
- Why writing your speech can transform how you communicate
- How to make your audience care about your message
Ideal for:
Business owners, leaders and professionals who want to speak with purpose, connect with any audience and inspire action.
The Speaker:
Terry Szuplat is a former White House speechwriter and the author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. From 2009 to 2017, he served as a special assistant to President Barack Obama, including four years as deputy director of the White House Speechwriting Office. Today, Terry is a sought-after speaker and trainer, runs the speechwriting firm Global Voices Communications, and teaches at American University’s School of Public Affairs.
The Host:
Andrea Pacini is the author of Confident Presenter, a presentation coach, and Head of Ideas on Stage UK. Specialising in helping business owners, leaders and teams become more confident presenters, Andrea was named Best Virtual Speaker 2024 at The Speaker Awards. He is on a mission to stop great ideas from failing due to poor presentation and aims to help business leaders inspire their audiences, increase their influence, and make a positive impact on the world.
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!
Bonus
The FREE ticket includes:
- Access to the live session
- PDF of the book, Confident Presenter, by Andrea Pacini
- Access to a virtual goodie bag with extra resources, promotions and discounts from our supporting partners
- Free learning resources, including articles, interviews and podcasts where Terry discuss the lessons of Say It Well
- Opportunity to book your free 1-hour consultation with Andrea Pacini after the web class (bespoke, complimentary, no-obligatory help).
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
We see a world of entrepreneurs and business leaders using their voice to make a positive impact in the world.
This is why from events like this, and from our programmes, we support the UN Goals for Sustainable Development.
As a training company, we've aligned our brand with the goal of Quality Education from the UN Goals.
Imagine if more of us allocated our resources, placing social impact on an equal footing with (or higher than) financial returns. Everything would change.
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