Brent Kerrigan is an executive speechwriter and climate change communications expert with 15 years of experience.

Executive Speechwriter - Brent Kerrigan

Executives

Frustrated with the quality of speeches written for you?

Need a writer who can craft great speeches while also developing your organization’s communications strategy and corporate narrative?

Specifically looking for an experienced writer specializing in strategic communications around climate change and sustainability?

My name is Brent Kerrigan and I’ve been writing executive-level speeches for Prime Ministers, Heads of State, CEOs, Ambassadors and other leaders for more than 15 years.

Most recently, I was the head of speechwriting and a communications advisor for UN Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Read on to discover how I can put my expertise to work for you.

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Executive Speechwriting

Brent Kerrigan, head of Global Speechwriter, writes executive-level speeches for leaders throughout the world. Photo Credit - Kiara Worth

Require speeches that rise above “saying a few words”? Wonder why your speeches fail to attract attention or media coverage? Do you lack a speechwriter and instead rely on random people within your organization to cobble together a few lines? Let me guess: it doesn’t always go well.

Let me put my experience to work for you. I’ve worked with senior leaders in both the public and private sectors. I know the questions to ask and have a process that results in impactful speeches that resonate with audiences. My messages stick.

I understand that you may not need a speechwriting expert to write every speech, but for speeches that truly matter, perhaps I’m a good fit for you. Get in touch. I’ll send you some writing samples, ask a few key questions and we can get to work.

Communications Strategies & Narratives

Head of Speechwriting at UNFCCC: Brent Kerrigan

Communicating is about more than stringing together a few key messages. It’s about clearly articulating what your organization does, the impact you want to have and the specific steps you’ll take to achieve it. This means having a comprehensive communications strategy — one supported by a compelling narrative and reinforced with effective messaging.

Put my extensive experience as a communications expert to work for you. I craft communications strategies, messaging and narratives that deliver a unified, clear and effective story to the audiences you need to reach.

Brent Kerrigan, head of speechwriting at UNFCCC and owner of Global Speechwriter, at COP27 in Egypt.

Speech Delivery Coaching

I’ve supported executive speakers for more than a decade and helped them address a wide range of issues, including:

  • How to find their voice, make eye contact and move on stage.

  • How to utilize vocal variety for emphasis, including pauses.

  • How to prepare for a hostile audience.

  • How to deal with panels — what’s needed and what’s a waste.

  • How to incorporate key messages in a live interview or speech.

Speechwriting Workshops

Executive Speechwriting Coach and Head of Global Speechwriter, Brent Kerrigan

Looking for specific speechwriting training workshops? I’ve been training speechwriters for more than a decade. While I will tailor my workshops to your needs, they be based on core speechwriting components, such as:

  • Writing for the ear.

  • Capturing the voice of a speaker.

  • Understanding what your speaker really wants and what you need to ask.

  • How to structure a speech.

  • How to incorporate storytelling into a speech (and messaging).

  • Getting from the first to the final draft.

  • Dealing with disagreements and negotiating approvals.

  • A Few Quotes I've Written

  • “These are dark days, but they are not without hope.”

    — UN Secretary-General Guterres. Petersberg Climate Summit in 2020 (AP)

  • “The Paris Agreement is a covenant of hope with humanity.”

    — UNFCCC Exec. Sec. Espinosa. 5th Anniversary Of Paris Agreement. Extensive Coverage

  • “Climate Change doesn’t recognize our boundaries. It doesn’t respect our politics. It doesn’t care if we’re right wing, left wing, or undecided. It’s coming all the same and it’s going to get worse if we don’t do more to address it.”

    — UNFCCC Exec. Sec. Espinosa. Warsaw. 2020

  • “Trying to address climate change at current financing levels is like walking into a Category 5 hurricane protected by only an umbrella”

    — UNFCCC Exec. Sec. Espinosa. One Planet Summit. 2017 (Reuters)

  • “If we truly want to make the fundamental, transformative changes necessary to address climate change, perhaps what we need is not a physical ark, but an ark of ambition.”

    — UNFCCC Exec. Sec. Espinosa. Address to Vatican. Rome. 2018

  • “For a long time it seemed that humanity’s only plan to build a better future was to borrow the bricks from the foundations supporting it.”

    — UNFCCC Exec. Sec. Espinosa. Int Chamber of Commerce 2020

Crafting impactful speeches for two decades

Find out more about Brent Kerrigan, owner of Global Speechwriter and his speechwriting journey.

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Get In Touch For A Free Consultation

Is Global Speechwriter is right for your team? Get in touch for a free consultation in which we will discuss your current challenges, needs and whether there is room to move forward.

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Before you go…

Does Your Team Need A Free Speechwriting Course on How To Write Speeches About Climate Change and Sustainability?

  • Do you have new speechwriters on your team?

  • Do they need a refresher or to boost their current skills?

  • Need to understand how climate change/sustainability fits in?

  • Tired of “free courses” that provide just a few bullet points?

  • This in-depth, five-part series covers concept to final draft.