Author Terry Szuplat, one of President Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters, will discuss his forthcoming book, Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience. In his presentation, Terry will (1) take you behind the scenes of the White House to show you what it was like to write speeches for President Obama; (2) share tips on how anyone can become a better speaker and communicator; and (3) answer your questions about writing for a President, today’s political rhetoric, and whatever else you'd like to ask.

About The Book: 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 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 brings you never-before-heard insights and advice from Obama on public speaking and riveting behind-the-scenes stories of writing for a president—so you can learn how to communicate more effectively with any audience, from your company to your community.

Please register here In collaboration with the  Tewksbury Public Library. Thanks to the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded.  All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.