

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Say It Well: Lessons from an Obama speechwriter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the John Smith Centre and the Stevenson Trust to hear from Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter to President Barack Obama.About this EventThe John Smith Centre and the Stevenson Trust are delighted to welcome Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter to President Barack Obama, to the University of Glasgow on March 30th.In his only Scottish appearance on a UK-wide speaking tour, Terry will use a public event to set out the lessons from his new book Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience.The book shows how anyone who wants to try can become a better speaker, communicator and leader. In it, Terry also shows how we can all speak with the empathy, civility and honesty that our politics requires more than ever.For anyone interested in the art of politics and public debate, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the most respected political writers in the USA.The event kicks off at the Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre, University Avenue at 5.30pm. Reserve your place now!Read more about Terry here.If you have any accessibility requirements, please email us at johnsmithcentre@glasgow.ac.uk with details no less than 48 hours before the event.Please note that filming/photography will be taking place during this event for promotional and archival purposes. Images and recordings may be used on our website or in other promotional materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please inform a member of staff.We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold. Please read the John Smith Centre’s privacy statement at: https://www.johnsmithcentre.com/about-us/john-smith/privacy/By ordering a ticket for this event, you consent to allow the John Smith Centre to store and process the personal information submitted.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/say-it-well-lessons-from-an-obama-speechwriter/100001980858320560
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Glasgow
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow
- **lat**: 55.87266449999999
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- **full address**: Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow, 3 Kelvin Way, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: John Smith Centre (https://allevents.in/org/john-smith-centre/21759139)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow, 3 Kelvin Way, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** John Smith Centre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Say It Well: Lessons from an Obama speechwriter ?
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