Terry Szuplat is a sought-after speaker and trainer and the author of the national bestseller Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience in which he shares the public speaking lessons he learned as one of President Barack Obama’s longest-serving White House speechwriters. From 2009 to... Read more
Say It Well: An Evening with Obama Speechwriter Terry Szuplat
Former Obama speechwriter, Terry Szuplat, addresses the European Speechwriter Network.
Terry Szuplat is a sought-after speaker and trainer and the author of the national bestseller Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience in which he shares the public speaking lessons he learned as one of President Barack Obama’s longest-serving White House speechwriters. From 2009 to 2017, Terry served as a special assistant to the president and as a member of the National Security Council staff, and from 2013 to 2017 he was the deputy director of the White House Speechwriting Office.
Today, Terry helps leaders in business, advocacy, philanthropy, and politics inspire audiences around the world, and he teaches speechwriting at his alma mater, American University’s School of Public Affairs. He lives outside Washington, D.C. with his wife and two children.
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You can book Terry Szuplat through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Terry's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Terry Szuplat's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Terry tailored to your event.
Terry Szuplat speaks on Communication, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Terry to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Terry Szuplat for events worldwide, subject to Terry's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Terry Szuplat is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Terry can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Terry Szuplat on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Terry can offer.
Terry Szuplat delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Terry Szuplat's areas of expertise include Communication, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Terry's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Terry Szuplat can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Leadership & Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Terry's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Terry Szuplat is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Terry Szuplat, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Terry's current availability for your dates.