About this Event
Please welcome Terry Szuplat to celebrate Say It Well!
This event is free and open to the public.
- Start time: 7:00 P.M.
- Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
- Location: The second floor of BookPeople.
The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.
- To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
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About the book:
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.
As a White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat helped craft hundreds of speeches for President Obama. But when it came to public speaking himself, Szuplat—like many people—was gripped by anxiety and preferred to stay in the shadows. When he was invited to give the first major speech of his life, he faced a choice: keep hiding from what scared him, or finally face his fears.
In Say It Well, Szuplat shares the life-changing lessons he learned from Barack Obama—one of the most admired speakers of our time—and how he applied these techniques to become a better speaker himself. In every chapter, he shares never-before-heard advice from Obama on speaking well, along with riveting behind-the-scenes stories of writing for a president—so you can master every step of public speaking, including:
• Tips for overcoming stage fright
• Best practices for using artificial intelligence to compose a memorable speech
• Attention-grabbing openings to pull in any audience
• Framing techniques to make your arguments more persuasive
• Scientifically-proven ways to inspire people to action and to create the change you want
• Tricks for editing, polishing, and practicing your words for maximum impact
• The only way to end any great speech
Along the way, Szuplat introduces you to remarkable people from all walks of life—students, advocates, business executives, veterans—who have used these techniques to give speeches that have gone viral and inspired millions of people around the world. At a time of division and distrust, Say It Well also shows how we can all speak with the empathy, civility, and honesty that we need now more than ever.
In sharing his journey to find his own voice, Szuplat will help you find yours. Written with humor and warmth, this is your new guide to the art of public speaking. And the next time you speak—whether you’re giving a toast or a eulogy for a loved one, a presentation at work, or an impassioned appeal for a cause you care about—not only will you know what to say, you’ll know how to say it well.
About the author:
Terry Szuplat is a sought-after speaker and trainer whose multimedia keynote presentations and workshops empower audiences with the communications skills he learned as a White House speechwriter for Barack Obama during all eight years of his presidency. As the Deputy Director of the White House Speechwriting Office in Obama’s second term, he helped oversee a team of speechwriters and assisted with State of the Union Addresses. Today, Terry runs his own speechwriting firm, Global Voice Communications, drawing on his nearly 30 years of experience helping leaders in government, business, advocacy, philanthropy, and entertainment inspire audiences around the world. He teaches speechwriting at his alma mater, American University’s School of Public Affairs, his essays have appeared in publications like The New Yorker and The Washington Post, and he is a regular commentator on television and radio. Originally from East Falmouth, Massachusetts, he lives outside Washington, D.C. with his wife, Mary, their son, Jack, and their daughter, Claire.
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BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States
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