The Friendly Ghost w/ Felicity Barber
Conversations about the art of speechwriting with Felicity Barber and some of the top speechwriters in the game.
Hosted by Felicity Barber of Thoughtful Communications. Co-produced by N2 Communications and Jody Avirgan's Roulette Productions.
Our producer is Noor Gill. Our music is by Blue Dot Sessions.
Episodes
9 episodes
Your Questions Answered: Holidays, Social Media, Nightmare Clients
It's the final episode of this season of The Friendly Ghost! Here, we answer some of your voicemail and email questions, from how to unwind during the holidays, how to build relationships with partners as a freelancer -- and what makes for a gr...
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45:04
Moving Beyond Just Checking The Diversity Box
For decades, speechwriting was a very white, male industry. In many ways, it still is. But that is starting to change, thanks to the hard work of a few key people. And when speechwriters better reflect the audience they are trying to reach, eve...
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37:24
What A True Writing Partnership Looks Like
Speechwriting and ghostwriting is, by definition, a behind-the-scenes job. Rarely do writers get their name attached to the words they craft, but any good speechwriter knows that the best work comes from true collaboration. On today’s episode w...
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39:49
A Speechwriter's Masterclass
The world of speechwriting is at a critical moment. New technology is changing how we write and how we communicate. But at the end of the day, it's all about the power of your words.This episode we get some much needed perspective on th...
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40:16
Discovering Your Voice
To deliver a great speech, you need to find your voice -- in every sense of the word. You need to think about how to craft words that reflect your ideas, and how your physical delivery will best capture the power of your rhetoric.No one...
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39:19
Going It Not-So-Alone
Speechwriting careers can be difficult to navigate. You’re often the one and only in your organization and your focus is on the craft, not the politics. So, how do you navigate corporate life and avoid burnout? And what do you do if you decide ...
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30:00
AI Won't Kill Speechwriting... Right?
Are the bots getting better at writing than humans? This is perhaps the hottest topic in the speechwriting community right now, and it's causing lots of concern. But Cheril Clarke sees nothing but opportunity. She's here to tell us how to use a...
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34:26