About this Event
What does it take to craft words that move people?
On March 26, 2026, Terry Szuplat – former speechwriter to President Barack Obama – comes to London for a rare in-person event.
In this 90-minute session, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories from Terry’s eight years at the White House and learn practical lessons from his bestselling book Say It Well.You’ll discover how the world’s most influential leaders shape their message, build trust and speak with purpose.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from someone who helped shape more than 500 presidential speeches – and to ask your own questions during a live audience Q&A.
Arrive from 5:30pm and stay after the session for optional networking and conversation with other attendees.
What you’ll learn
- How to sharpen your message
Learn how to distil your idea into a clear, memorable line people repeat and remember.
- Why preparation shapes performance
Hear why the work you do before you speak matters more than what happens on stage.
- How to move an audience
Understand why stories, clarity and intent help people care about your message.
Ideal for
Ideal for business owners, leaders and professionals who want to communicate with more impact – and meet others who share the same goal.
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
At , we empower business owners, leaders and teams to become confident, compelling presenters through coaching and training. Too many great ideas fail simply because of how they’re presented. Our mission is to change that. We want to help hundreds of thousands of business leaders inspire their audiences, increase their influence, and make a positive impact in the world.
Tickets
To help manage attendance and keep the event intimate, this will be a paid event (£15+VAT).
Seats are limited.
Your ticket includes
- Access to the full 90-minute live event
- Audience Q&A with Terry Szuplat
- Networking before and after the session
- A virtual goodie bag with resources, discounts and partner offers
- Free learning resources from Terry, including articles, interviews and podcasts
- A complimentary copy of Andrea Pacini’s book Confident Presenter (PDF)
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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Scale Space White City, 58 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 19.96
