EICC:Live - Say It Well in conversation with Obama speechwriter, Terry Szuplat
Join the David Hume Institute and EICC Live in conversation with Terry Szuplat, as he shares insights in a multimedia presentation and conversation from his bestselling book Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience.
This non-partisan discussion is designed for all audiences, Terry will draw on his experience as a speechwriter for President Obama when he helped craft nearly 500 speeches during visits to more than 40 countries. He brings audiences inside the White House, goes behind-the-scenes of writing presidential addresses, and shares the communications secrets that can help anyone anywhere connect with their audiences and inspire their companies and communities to action.
Terry will be in conversation with former BBC journalist, Clare English for an evening of insightful conversation and practical tips on finding your voice for public speaking.
About Terry's book: Say it well
“I’ve worked with Terry for nearly a decade, and I’ve seen firsthand how his brilliant advice can help anyone give the speech only they can give. If you’re a CEO, executive, or employee who wants to energize your team, differentiate your brand, and win over new customers, read this remarkable book today.”
— Marc Benioff
Co-founder, chair, and CEO of Salesforce and bestselling author of Trailblazer
“For anyone planning to speak publicly, this is quite brilliant.”
— Sacha Baron Cohen
Two-time Academy Award nominee, Actor, Screenwriter, Director, and Producer
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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025 Insights
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Join us in-person or online to hear the latest insights from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, our quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations, taken from data collected in November 2024.
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Project launch: Transforming the Housing System in Scotland
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Masterclass with Baroness Ashton
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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2024
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The Economy in Plain English with Robbie Mochrie
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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2024 Insights
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The Economy in Plain English with Torsten Bell
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Modern Diplomacy - in conversation with Baroness Catherine Ashton
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The Economy in Plain English with Professor Diane Coyle
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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2023
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Professor Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation
Click here to join us in Edinburgh on 23 August to hear an engaging and positive argument for change to stop Britain becoming a failed state from Professor Danny Dorling, the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at University of Oxford.