Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat to offer tips for conquering public speaking at Sept. 19 Headliners book talk

Terry Szuplat, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, will discuss his new book on public speaking at a National Press Club Headliners book event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.

Although Szuplat wrote hundreds of speeches for Obama, he was gripped with anxiety when it came to speaking on his own. "Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience" details Szuplat’s effort to become a better speaker and the lessons he learned from Obama. It includes behind-the-scenes stories from inside the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One, and  tips to help anyone communicate more effectively with any audience.

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Today, Szuplat 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.  

The event will be held in the Fourth Estate Room and will include a discussion with the author, a question-and-answer session, and a book signing. Ticket prices are $5 for NPC members and $10 for general admission. Club members must be signed in to receive the member price. Copies of the book can be purchased online at the same time as tickets or at the event.

To submit a question in advance for Szuplat, put SZUPLAT on the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 10 a.m. on the day of the event.