*** NEW VIDEO *** My latest breathless video analysing Vice President J.D. Vance’s hard-hitting speech in Munich yesterday - which provides a case study for all of us in how to deliver difficult messages. Enjoy! 😊👍🫖

I had the great pleasure of appearing on Antti Mustakallio 🇺🇦's brilliant podcast 'Lead with words' a couple of weeks ago. We talked about how I got into speechwriting in the late 1990s, why I love speechwriting so much and how I write speeches for leaders today. Get yourself a cuppa,

I love running my Creative Speechwriting courses. Every one is a privilege and every guest brings something special. On today’s course, we had the most wonderful people together in Westminster exploring the magic of metaphors, the science of story and the structure of a

References to 'hard working families' in the Chancellor's Spring Statement: 0 References to 'working people': 13 #SpringStatement #Speechwriter

Want to know six ancient rhetorical devices you can instantly use to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime? My latest breathless video live and direct from the Acropolis! Pour some ouzo, get some olives and tap your feet to Zorba the Greek! 🍸🫒💃

Three things from Ancient Greece you need to have with you the next time you give a speech! My latest breathless video, from the Acropolis… 👍😊🫖

The Who have sacked Zak Starkey as drummer. They should replace him with Pete Best!

Want to know my favourite ever political soundbite? Check out my latest breathless video 👇

Wanna hear a billion dollar joke? My latest breathless video, especially recorded to mark Ratners Day!

Anyon who thinks Jenrick or Cleverly could do better than this is living in cloud-cuckoo land.

Everyone’s talking about how we use AI, but I’ve been thinking about how we talk about AI. What metaphors do we use? What stories do we tell? What soundbites stick? I’ll be sharing my thoughts at the PRESENT TO SUCCEED public speaking conference in Sofia, Bulgaria on 6th June

With the wedding season rapidly approaching, I’ve prepared a quick, breathless video with top tips for anyone who has to prepare a best man’s speech. Enjoy! And let me know about the best man’s speeches you’ve enjoyed (or not!)…🍾👍💍

So excited for the books my team received today from Simon Lancaster, Simon Lancaster - speechwriter, author & trainer. Speechwriting: The Expert Guide; The Art and Craft of Speechwriting; Connect: How to Inspire, Influence and Energise; & The Art & Craft of Speechwriting.

How should we depict Britain’s new relationship with the EU? My latest cosy, comforting and only occasionally breathless video… #politics #speechwriter #language

*** 20th June - Creative Speechwriting course - London *** A space has just come available on our 20th June one-day Creative Speechwriting course in London. Come and join us to find out how you can write speeches to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Important point. Starmer and Reeves both have far more ‘political content removed’ flags in their speeches than any of their predecessors. Quite bizarre. Do they not realise that this is the time they should be focused on governing, not campaigning gov.uk/government/spe…

I had a lovely lunchtime today playing some of Brian Wilson’s beautiful songs and reflecting on his extraordinary creative genius. I enjoyed myself and I think you might too … 🎹❤️🙏