Executive and leadership communications
I help leaders in government, labor, business and advocacy organizations shape their messages and connect with their audiences.
I’ve been the lead speechwriter on national election campaigns, coached leaders for televised debates, and written speeches for everything from government budgets to countless keynotes.
And I coach speakers and the people who support them on personal leadership communications.
Want to move audiences to action in support of your big idea? We should talk.
Speechwriting
From high-stakes keynotes to after-dinner humor, I can help you hit the right note while delivering your message with power.
Presentation coaching
Make every line count with an authentic, honest performance that moves hearts and minds in the audience.
Message and strategy
Integrate all of your leadership communications in one coordinated platform for positive change.
From my blog…
Ep. 15. How to get great feedback on your speech
How often have you asked for feedback with "let me know what you think"? If you're trying to spark conversation, it isn't a bad gambit. But if you want actionable feedback on your speech, you need to use a much more focused approach. Here's how to ask the right...
Ep. 14. Get your audience to expect more… of themselves.
Your speech has brought your audience on an emotional odyssey, and you've reached your narrative destination together. Now's the time to invite them to continue the journey themselves—with a powerful call to action and conclusion. And you can do it in four steps:...
Ep. 13. Don’t meet your audience’s expectations
...Wait, what? By all means, meet — or beat — your audience's expectations for what they'll get out of your speech. But not for what you put into it. Here's how to be surprising and unpredictable, but still reliable. Music: "Upbeat" by John Luc Hefferman. Used under a...
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