Your words matter.

I’ll help you find the right ones.

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Steven Kelly is the former Director of Speechwriting for Vice President Kamala Harris. In that role, he wrote about everything from economic opportunity and reproductive rights to the climate crisis and AI.

Before the White House, Steven worked at a private-sector speechwriting firm, helping Fortune 500 CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and Hollywood executives craft messages that inspire action and drive change.

Steven’s words have reached millions and have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, and more.

Services

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Speeches & Keynotes

Your words change minds and move markets. Whether you’re delivering a keynote, a TED Talk, or a commencement address, you deserve a speech that’s powerful, memorable, and unmistakably yours.

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Op-Eds & Essays

In a world of constant noise, only the most compelling ideas break through. I’ll help you craft a message that stands out, from the social media scroll to the pages of The New York Times

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Message Development & Strategy

Need a messaging refresh? I’ll interview the folks in your organization who know what you do best and create a Core Messaging Guide so everyone is speaking with one voice.

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Crisis Communications

In the middle of a crisis, few things matter more than the words you choose. I’ll help you pick correctly—and quickly—when everything is on the line.

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Thought Leadership

Great leaders do more than speak. They move the conversation forward. Got a new idea? Together, we’ll shape it, sharpen it, and share it with the world. 

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Speech Coaching

Dread public speaking? We’ll practice and prepare so you can step onto the stage with confidence. Love public speaking? I’ll help you go from good to great.

Contact

Have an audience to wow? Let’s talk.

steven@stevenpkelly.com
Tel: 202.495.1827