European Speechwriter Network

European Speechwriters

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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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Sep 12, 2025

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Episodes

The Art of Listening 12.09.2025

Former BBC journalist Steve Rawling talks about how speechwriters can learn from listening at the European Speechwriter Network conference in Oxford March 2025.

A Speech in Memory of Dr Max Atkinson 12.09.2025

Simon Atkinson from IPSOS delivers a speech remembering the great public speaking consultant and speechwriter Dr Max Atkinson.

In Praise of Populism 12.09.2025

Professor Michael Burke from Utrecht University discusses the relationship between populism and democracy at the European Speechwriter Network conference in Oxford March 2025.

The Demagogic Genius of Donald Trump 12.09.2025

Journalist, Kevin Toolis, gives an analysis of the rhetoric of Donald Trump at the European Speechwriter Network conference in Oxford March 2025.

The Language of Evil 12.09.2025

Guy Doza talks about his new book, The Language of Evil, How dictators manipulate the masses and wield power through words.

Does European Speechwriting have a Future? 12.09.2025

European Commission Speechwriter, Daniel Mouqué, provides a rousing speech in favour of the European Union.

Brian Jenner on AI (BBC World Service) 12.09.2025

Brian Jenner spoke about the influence of AI on speechwriting on the BBC.

Obama speechwriter, Sarada Peri, in conversation with Jess Cunniffe 17.05.2024

23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Sarada was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Prior to joining the White House, she was a Principal at West Wing Writers. She was also a member of the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Democratic National Convention speechwriting teams. Today...

John Zimmer, Why native speakers can't speak English! 17.05.2024

John Zimmer talks about how to overcome the linguistic challenges of multilingual audiences and multilingual speakers. John has worked for a major Canadian law firm, the United Nations and the World Health Organisation. He also teaches public speaking in the Executive Programmes at the University of Geneva, University of Lausanne and IESE in Barcelona. This session was part of the 23rd European Sp...

Professor Alan Finlayson leads the Speechwriters’ Anthem 09.05.2024

23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Justine Bashford, The Point of Speeches 08.05.2024

23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Sindre Weber, The pen and the sword: speechwriting in the Norwegian Ministry of Defence 08.05.2024

23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Tessa van Beest, From pen to podium: mastering speech writing in an age of populism 08.05.2024

23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Alan Barker welcomes delegates to Sidney Sussex 08.05.2024

23rd European Speechwriter Network Conference, 17-19 April 2024 at Robinson College/Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.

Rodger Evans, What the Samaritans can teach us about Speechwriting 15.11.2023

How intense listening can improve the way we write

Jim Holtje - The End of the World is just Beginning 31.10.2023

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

Devin van den Berg - AI Speechwriting 31.10.2023

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

Antti Mustakallio - Sanna Marin's Rhetoric 31.10.2023

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

Kevin Toolis - The Genius of Donald Trump 31.10.2023

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

Hanneke Kulik - The Value of Commemorative Speeches 31.10.2023

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

Abele Kamminga - Writing for an Atypical Mayor 31.10.2023

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

David Murray - What Only Speeches Can Do 17.04.2023

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.

Jess Cunniffe - Memoirs 17.04.2023

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.

Åse Thomassen - Rhetoric About Climate: Greta Thunberg Speeches 17.04.2023

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.

Lawrence McEnerney - The Gettysburg Address 17.04.2023

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.

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