Say It Well: Lessons from an Obama speechwriter

Mon Mar 30 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow | Glasgow

John Smith Centre
Publisher/HostJohn Smith Centre
Say It Well: Lessons from an Obama speechwriter
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Join the John Smith Centre and the Stevenson Trust to hear from Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter to President Barack Obama.
About this Event

The John Smith Centre and the Stevenson Trust are delighted to welcome Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter to President Barack Obama, to the University of Glasgow on March 30th.

In his only Scottish appearance on a UK-wide speaking tour, Terry will use a public event to set out the lessons from his new book Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience.

The book shows how anyone who wants to try can become a better speaker, communicator and leader. In it, Terry also shows how we can all speak with the empathy, civility and honesty that our politics requires more than ever.

For anyone interested in the art of politics and public debate, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the most respected political writers in the USA.

The event kicks off at the Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre, University Avenue at 5.30pm. Reserve your place now!

Read more about Terry here.


If you have any accessibility requirements, please email us at [email protected] with details no less than 48 hours before the event.

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Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow, 3 Kelvin Way, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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