Speechwriting 101 with Sarada Peri
Unlock the art of impactful communication with a lecture from President Barack Obama’s former speechwriter.
About the Session
Join us for this introductory lecture guiding learners through the fundamental principles of speechwriting. From structuring impactful speeches to employing persuasive techniques, this two-hour crash course will help you become a more effective communicator.
Dais Learning: Speechwriting 101 with Sarada Peri
Monday, March 4, 2024
Registrations will be accepted until Sunday, March 3
No Prerequisites required.
This course is presented to you by Dais Learning.
What you’ll learn
How to identify your key message
Techniques to build a persuasive argument
Storytelling to enhance your communication
The Facilitator
Sarada Peri (she/her)
Sarada Peri is a writer and founder of Peri Communications. She 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, where she worked with corporate, political and nonprofit clients on speechwriting, speech delivery, op-eds, books, and message strategy. She was also a member of the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Democratic National Convention speechwriting teams.
A recovering policy wonk, Sarada worked on Capitol Hill as lead education and health care policy advisor to former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA). She started her career as a high school English teacher in New Orleans through Teach for America.
Sarada graduated from Tufts University and holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School
Format
- 2 hours, virtual and in-person
- Monday, March 4, 2024
- 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Who should register
- Professional communicators
- Anybody interested in improving their writing, speaking, and messaging.