Terry Szuplat

Terry Szuplat is a professional speechwriter and communications expert. He served as a special assistant to President Barack Obama and was one of his longest-serving speechwriters, working in the White House for all eight years of the administration. Szuplat helped craft speeches on foreign policy, national security, and global human rights, giving voice to some of the most critical moments of the Obama presidency.\n\nHe is the author of Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, and Inspire Any Audience. Szuplat translates the lessons he learned in the West Wing for the general public. He argues that you don't need to be a president to be a powerful speaker. His work focuses on the power of storytelling, authenticity, and clarity, helping everyday people communicate with confidence and impact.