258: Obama’s Speechwriter: Working in the West Wing, Speeches that Make History, and Becoming a Confident Speaker. Terry Szuplat

In today’s episode, one of Barack Obama’s longest-serving
speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons that will help
you become a more confident and compelling communicator and
leader.


For 8 years, Terry Szuplat worked on hundreds of speeches for
President Obama. He served as a special assistant to the
president, and from 2013 to 2017 he was the deputy director of
the White House Speechwriting Office. 


In Terry’s brand new book “Say It Well”, he shares the
life-changing lessons he learned from Barack Obama and how he
applied these techniques to become a better speaker himself.


We talk about the one time President Obama froze up and lost his
train of thought, Terry’s first meeting with the President, and
what it was like working closely with one of the most inspiring
communicators of our time. 


We also get tactical. Terry shares lots of actionable advice on
speaking and presenting that you can apply immediately. 


Enjoy this episode with the man who wrote many speeches that made
history: Terry Szuplat. 


“Say It Well” is out now! You can also join Terry on his US book
tour: https://globalvoicescommunications.com/say-it-well/


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