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European Speechwriters

By European Speechwriter Network

Great advice and wisdom from those that write and deliver speeches for business and politics. A series of talks recorded at the European Speechwriter Network Conferences.
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Rodger Evans, What the Samaritans can teach us about Speechwriting

European SpeechwritersNov 15, 2023

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Rodger Evans, What the Samaritans can teach us about Speechwriting

Rodger Evans, What the Samaritans can teach us about Speechwriting

How intense listening can improve the way we write

Nov 15, 202329:38
Jim Holtje - The End of the World is just Beginning

Jim Holtje - The End of the World is just Beginning

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 22nd conference at The Social Hub on Friday 20 October 2023.

Oct 31, 202329:13
Devin van den Berg - AI Speechwriting

Devin van den Berg - AI Speechwriting

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 22nd conference at The Social Hub on Friday 20 October 2023.

Oct 31, 202340:37
Antti Mustakallio - Sanna Marin's Rhetoric

Antti Mustakallio - Sanna Marin's Rhetoric

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 22nd conference at The Social Hub on Friday 20 October 2023.

Oct 31, 202318:35
Kevin Toolis - The Genius of Donald Trump

Kevin Toolis - The Genius of Donald Trump

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 22nd conference at The Social Hub on Friday 20 October 2023.

Oct 31, 202329:18
Hanneke Kulik - The Value of Commemorative Speeches

Hanneke Kulik - The Value of Commemorative Speeches

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 22nd conference at The Social Hub on Friday 20 October 2023.

Oct 31, 202325:49
Abele Kamminga - Writing for an Atypical Mayor

Abele Kamminga - Writing for an Atypical Mayor

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 22nd conference at The Social Hub on Friday 20 October 2023.

Oct 31, 202324:18
David Murray - What Only Speeches Can Do

David Murray - What Only Speeches Can Do

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202321:20
Jess Cunniffe - Memoirs

Jess Cunniffe - Memoirs

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202315:54
Jörg Hackeschmidt - Angela Merkel Revisited

Jörg Hackeschmidt - Angela Merkel Revisited

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202310:18
Åse Thomassen - Rhetoric About Climate: Greta Thunberg Speeches

Åse Thomassen - Rhetoric About Climate: Greta Thunberg Speeches

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202324:27
Lawrence McEnerney - The Gettysburg Address

Lawrence McEnerney - The Gettysburg Address

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202359:25
Marie Algoud - Writing for Cartoon Characters

Marie Algoud - Writing for Cartoon Characters

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202324:12
James McCabe - Speech into Story

James McCabe - Speech into Story

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202327:49
Matt Greenough - ‘How do you say?’ Writing for Worldwide Audiences

Matt Greenough - ‘How do you say?’ Writing for Worldwide Audiences

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202318:29
Anita Furu & Caspar Strand - How to Save a Country with a Speech

Anita Furu & Caspar Strand - How to Save a Country with a Speech

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202325:34
Renée Broekmeulen - Writing in the Shadows

Renée Broekmeulen - Writing in the Shadows

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 21st conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 22 March - 24 March 2023. Speakers included Jess Cunniffe MBE, Matt Greenough, Marie Algoud, Anita Furu, Caspar Strand, David Murray, Dr James McCabe, Renée Broekmeulen, Ben Ray, Åse Thomassen and Alison Reid.

Apr 17, 202315:53
Letshwiti Tutwane - Speechwriting in Botswana

Letshwiti Tutwane - Speechwriting in Botswana

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 25, 202213:42
Patrick Maloney - An Update on Speechwriting in Germany

Patrick Maloney - An Update on Speechwriting in Germany

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 25, 202209:30
Angel Gurria-Quintana - Speechwriting and Translation

Angel Gurria-Quintana - Speechwriting and Translation

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 25, 202207:37
Q&A with Terry Szuplat and Neringa Bliūdžiūtė – Lessons from the Obama White House

Q&A with Terry Szuplat and Neringa Bliūdžiūtė – Lessons from the Obama White House

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 20, 202238:56
Jens Kjeldsen – The Rhetoric of Eulogies

Jens Kjeldsen – The Rhetoric of Eulogies

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 20, 202227:43
Bjorn Berge – The Norwegian King’s Speech

Bjorn Berge – The Norwegian King’s Speech

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 20, 202222:52
Marianna Pascal - The Audience Journey

Marianna Pascal - The Audience Journey

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 20, 202240:18
Alan Finlayson - Protest Songs and Speeches

Alan Finlayson - Protest Songs and Speeches

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 20, 202218:27
Anne Pédron-Moinard

Anne Pédron-Moinard

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 20, 202223:50
Lieke Hagebeuk – The Dutch Corona Experience

Lieke Hagebeuk – The Dutch Corona Experience

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 19, 202215:16
Nick Hawton - Virtual Speechwriting

Nick Hawton - Virtual Speechwriting

The UK Speechwriters' Guild / European Speechwriter Network held its 20th conference at Emanuel College, Cambridge, from 30 March - 1 April 2022. Speakers included Terry Szuplat, Amélie Crosson, Matt Greenough, Nick Hawton, Lieke Hagebeuk, Marianna Pascal, Anne Pédron-Moinard, Professor Alan Finlayson, Bjørn Berge, Jens Kjeldsen, Martin Shovel, Martha Leyton, Michel Reinders and Max Atkinson.

Apr 04, 202219:22
Speechwriting in the Time of Covid

Speechwriting in the Time of Covid

Brian Jenner's address to the Professional Speechwriters Association on Tuesday 20 October 2020

Oct 20, 202009:20
How to sell like a market trader

How to sell like a market trader

Brian Jenner describes the sales tactics of market stall traders and explains their key insights into human psychology.

Aug 30, 202008:20
Quentin Skinner and the history of speechwriting

Quentin Skinner and the history of speechwriting

The distinguished intellectual historian Quentin Skinner has written books on Shakespeare, Thomas Hobbes and Machiavelli. He examines their 'humanist' education - a 'humanist' education basically involves training to become a speechwriter.
Jul 24, 202008:07
How can I train my sons to get to the top of politics?

How can I train my sons to get to the top of politics?

If you're an ambitious parent, like the father of the Kennedy dynasty, and you want to get your children into politics, how would you guide them?
Jul 24, 202009:07
The Immoral Techniques of Dr Max Atkinson

The Immoral Techniques of Dr Max Atkinson

Dr Max Atkinson was a pioneering researcher into how political speakers got audiences to applaud. He wrote a book that revealed how by using the techniques you could get audiences to applaud irrespective of the intellectual content of the speech.
Jul 24, 202008:16
Melanie Dunn - Hiding pride and packing a punch - the privilege and paradox of being a speechwriter

Melanie Dunn - Hiding pride and packing a punch - the privilege and paradox of being a speechwriter

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201914:43
Kevin Toolis - Princess Diana and the 'catastrophe' speech

Kevin Toolis - Princess Diana and the 'catastrophe' speech

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201925:12
Antonia Fleischmann - Why do central bankers give speeches, and how do I try to write them?

Antonia Fleischmann - Why do central bankers give speeches, and how do I try to write them?

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201920:60
Pauline Genee - What works for your novel, works for your speech.. Or does it?

Pauline Genee - What works for your novel, works for your speech.. Or does it?

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201925:35
Tom Moylan - Why the Irish are better at English than the English

Tom Moylan - Why the Irish are better at English than the English

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201913:41
Jennifer Migan - The (un)natural transition of a tennis player to speechwrtiting

Jennifer Migan - The (un)natural transition of a tennis player to speechwrtiting

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201914:25
Lucie Robin - Rule number 1: know your enemy, speaking to a French audience

Lucie Robin - Rule number 1: know your enemy, speaking to a French audience

The European Speechwriter Network had its 19th conference at the Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris, on 26 and 27 September 2019. The speakers included Melanie Dunn, Kevin Toolis, Antonia Fleischmann, Pauline Genee, Tom Moylan, Jennifer Migan and Lucie Robin.
Sep 30, 201916:43
Edward Mortimer - England, that was wont to conquer others, hath made a shameful conquest of itself

Edward Mortimer - England, that was wont to conquer others, hath made a shameful conquest of itself

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201914:05
Henk Boon - Speech, image and impact

Henk Boon - Speech, image and impact

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201928:43
Mallika Lecoeur - Writing her life: a father-daughter relationship through public speaking

Mallika Lecoeur - Writing her life: a father-daughter relationship through public speaking

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201920:57
Amélie Blanckaert - What is the future of speechwriting?

Amélie Blanckaert - What is the future of speechwriting?

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201925:48
Kevin Toolis – The Confessions of Gordon Brown

Kevin Toolis – The Confessions of Gordon Brown

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201921:48
Natasha Bertaud - Communicating in Crisis

Natasha Bertaud - Communicating in Crisis

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201919:55
Lewis Iwu – Purpose-driven speeches

Lewis Iwu – Purpose-driven speeches

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Iwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201912:32
Richard Newman – You were born to speak - How to ensure your speaker performs at their best in front of an audience

Richard Newman – You were born to speak - How to ensure your speaker performs at their best in front of an audience

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201926:32
Dr Max Atkinson – Which Oxford Prime Minister was the best speaker?

Dr Max Atkinson – Which Oxford Prime Minister was the best speaker?

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201913:55
Kresse Wesling - Elvis & Kresse - Our story and why we tell it the way we do

Kresse Wesling - Elvis & Kresse - Our story and why we tell it the way we do

The European Speechwriter Network had its 18th conference at The Queen’s College, Oxford, from 3 - 5 April 2019. The speakers included Edward Mortimer, Henk Boon, Mallika Lecoeur, Amélie Blanckaert, Kevin Toolis, Natasha Bertaud, Lewis Uwu, Richard Newman, Kresse Wesling, Dr Max Atkinson, Sarah Hurwitz and Jess Cunniffe.
Apr 11, 201924:34