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John Shosky has been a professional speechwriter, coach, and trainer for over twenty years.  He has written over 2500 speeches for government officials, corporate CEOs and board members, political candidates, university presidents, and public interest advocates.  He has considerable experience with written testimony for those speaking before Congress or other official bodies of inquiry.

Dr. Shosky also is well-known for his speech-coaching and public speaking training, having conducted hundreds of workshops and personal training sessions.  For instance, since the beginning of 2006, Dr. Shosky has conducted more than 100 workshops on public speaking before a wide range of audiences in the United States, Africa, and Europe. 

He has been a speechwriter at the highest levels of government.  In his governmental career, Dr. Shosky has served in the Reagan, Bush (41) and Bush (43) Administrations, working in the Executive Office of the President, White House Public Affairs, The Department of Health and Human Services, The Department of Education, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

He has worked extensively for clients in the private sector, primarily top executives in Fortune 500 companies.

John also has published a fair amount under his own name.  He has authored more than thirty articles on topics in public speaking, logic, health care, history, and philosophy.  He has also edited two books, one on public policy in the field of communications (with Robert Emmit Lee) and one on the philosophical essays of Antony Flew.

There is an academic side to his life.  He has taught more than one hundred university courses at seven colleges or universities, including American University, George Mason University, and Charles IV University (Prague).  At American University, where he has been an adjunct professorial lecturer since 1987, he has taught in five different departments:  philosophy, justice, international relations, physics, and the honors program.

Testimonials:  Dr. Shosky always receives the highest ratings for his presentations.  His most recent presentations received written comments like “extremely knowledgeable,” “made me care about speeches,” “often brought tears to my eyes with his insights,” “we’ve got to have this guy working for us,” and “Wow!” 

Service Offerings:

SPEECH TRAINING
We take you through the introductory steps of public speaking:  audience analysis, thesis development, research, message preparation, public speaking, use of voice, gestures, eye contact, and podium control.  We help you to maximize your persuasive capabilities.

ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING
In the advanced module, we make the speaker the “voice of collective assent.”  That means we look at the speaking opportunity as a vehicle to unite the listening audience, initiate behavior change, and expand the frontiers of the discussion.  We look at argument development, word usage, use of examples, speech as argument, speech as action, and non-verbal complimentary techniques.  We also work on the specific needs of each speaker within context and situation.

EXECUTIVE-LEVEL PUBLIC SPEAKING
This is intensive one-on-one training involving videotaping, audience reaction, correction of speaking problems, and development of a unique rhetorical persona.

DEBATE PREPARATION/PREPARATION FOR TALK SHOWS
Most political campaigns now involve a debate format at some point.  Debates, interviews, or discussions on radio, television, or the Internet involve quick responses that are accurate and persuasive.  In this module we work to develop message preparation, anticipation of questions, powerful responses, techniques to channel arguments in a favorable direction, elegance and confidence, and an engaging style.

SPEECHWRITING
We write the speech you need.  It is that simple.  We have considerable experience (over twenty-three years of speechwriting with over 2300 speeches on the public record), both in the United States and abroad. 

RESEARCH
We are able to provide a wide range of research skills, regardless of the topic.  We have research experience in various fields, including law and medicine.  Many of our clients like background research on an event or speech, usually in the form of a briefing book. 

LEADERSHIP TRAINING
We identify the traits of leadership.  We then work with each individual to develop those traits.  For example, because leadership starts at the top, we work to develop a language of leadership.  This is training that is highly individualized, so we focus our efforts on the specific needs of the client.  However, we also offer group training.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Clear communication in the workplace is essential to the bottom line.  We offer training to improve workplace communication.  We also offer seminars on dressing for success, analysis of advertising strategies, and strategic planning.

Fee Structure:

$7500 for a presentation or workshop
$5000 for a ghostwritten speech
$3000 a day for one-on-one training

all plus expenses

Products for Sale:

Upcoming products include a book “Language and Leadership” and a monthly newsletter “Dynamic Speaking.” The book may be pre-ordered at the special price of $30.

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