Connect

Like everything the incredible Simon Lancaster does - whether it’s in speech-writing, books or music - this is erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining. * Alan Johnson, author and Former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom *In a world filled with division and anxiety, Simon Lancaster unlocks a treasure trove of advice on how we achieve meaningful and lasting connections with others through our written and spoken communications. And he makes it all sound fun and easy - which is exactly how it should be * Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room: Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking *One of the world’s best speechwriters unveils the arts of persuasion with the help of some brain science. A racy, engrossing read. * Professor Ian Robertson, author of How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief *‘I really enjoyed Connect! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to connect more deeply with their audience, whether it’s one person or a thousand.’ * Terry Szuplat, President Obama’s speechwriter, 2009–2017 *A rollicking read, jammed full of inspiring insights and examples, showing how we can all use humour and playfulness to become better communicators. Great fun! * Neil Mullarkey, comedian and author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills *

Simon Lancaster began writing speeches in the late 1990s for members of Tony Blair’s Cabinet. He has since written speeches for the CEOs of some of the world’s largest companies. He is an Executive Fellow of Henley Business School and lectures on Creative Writing at the University of Cambridge. Simon regularly appears on BBC and Sky News discussing speeches and has written articles for the Guardian, Daily Mail, Spectator, Prospect and GQ. He frequently delivers keynote speeches at major conferences and his social media videos have attracted hundreds of thousands of views. His 2016 TEDx Talk ‘Speak like a Leader’ has been viewed more than three million times. He lives in the Brecon Beacons with his wife, two daughters, a dog, two cats and several chickens.