Exclusive Speechwriting for Exceptional Leaders
AI can generate words. But true leaders need a distinctive voice.
I craft speeches that inspire, persuade and leave a legacy.
Exceptional leaders stand apart. So Should Their Words.
I’m Brent Kerrigan, an executive speechwriter and strategic story consultant based in Geneva, specializing in executive-level speeches for CEOs and international leaders.
For more than five years, I served as Head Speechwriter at UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), crafting speeches for heads of state, senior diplomats and global figures during some of the most high-stakes negotiations of the last few decades.
Today, I work directly with leaders and their teams to shape speeches that capture your voice, align with your vision, and elevate the moment—so you don’t just speak, you lead the conversation.
Forget generic messaging and AI-generated scripts.
Your message deserves clarity, strategy, and storytelling that moves people to action.
Great Speeches Start with Great Partnerships
Great speeches grow out of trust, clarity, and collaboration.
You don’t capture voice overnight — and you certainly don’t find it in a template or auto-generated text.
Truly powerful speeches come from a real partnership between speaker and speechwriter: one built on listening, respect and a shared commitment to getting it right.
Some of the most iconic speeches in history were the result of that kind of collaboration — think JFK and Ted Sorensen, Reagan and Peggy Noonan.
I work the same way. I take time to understand your voice, your leadership style, and capture the tone that’s true to you.
The result? Speeches that don’t just sound good — they get better every time you step on stage.
The real cost of generic speechwriting.
A forgettable speech costs more than you think.
It doesn’t just fall flat. It leaves people unsure of what you stand for, or why they should care.
In high-stakes settings, every word shapes perception. A generic, templated speech can leave your audience unmoved… or worse, unconvinced. It is, in short, a bad investment of your valuable time.
I’ve seen it happen at the highest levels: speeches neutralized by bureaucratese, meaning lost, credibility weakened — not because the ideas weren’t strong, but because the writer had little control of the process and words didn’t fit the speaker.
The difference?
Generic speeches fill a time slot.
Strategic speeches move people.
How I Work: A Different Approach to Speechwriting
Great speeches are built on trust — not templates.
My approach is collaborative and tailored. I don’t disappear, come back with a draft and hope for the best.
I work closely with you and your executive team to understand your goals, tone and leadership voice — then shape a message that sounds like no one else but you.
Every engagement is different, but here’s what most clients can expect:
A strategic intake conversation to define message, tone and audience.
A comprehensive information-gathering process utilizing modern research methods and face-to-face meetings with subject matter experts.
A first draft with enough structure to work, and enough flexibility to evolve.
Revisions based on your voice, rhythm and presence — until it lands.
I also offer long-term support for leaders who want to refine their voice across multiple speeches, panels, or platforms.
Crafting a powerful speech is only part of the equation.
How it’s delivered can make all the difference.
That’s why I offer personalized delivery support — helping clients refine tone, pacing, and presence for the room they’re stepping into.
Whether it’s a keynote, panel, or video message, I ensure your delivery carries the same clarity and confidence as the speech itself.
This is not presentation training. It’s targeted guidance designed to help you land the message we’ve shaped — authentically, and in your own voice.
Ready to craft a speech that reflects your voice and vision?
No pressure. No mailing lists.
Just a conversation about what you need and how I can help.
Please fill out the form below and I will get back to you within 24 hours.
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