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Draft 57: Inside the Life of a CEO Speechwriter with Felicity Barber, Thoughtful Communications

October 08, 2026

In this episode of Smart in Public, the Katie's welcome Felicity Barber, the woman behind the speeches for leaders at Lloyd's of London, the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco and New York, and BlackRock. Today she runs Thoughtful Communications, where she writes speeches, coaches executives for the stage and trains corporate teams in public speaking.As comms people, we can all appreciate how in those rooms one wrong word can move a market, so we asked her how speechwriting work...

Who's Doing PR for the End of the World?

September 16, 2026

The topics go wide this week on Smart in Public, spanning from experts in AI saying the race to superintelligence could kill all humans to Snoop Dogg's need for a professional ice cream taster. The Katies laugh through it all (mostly so we don't cry).Things we argued over:🤖 The AI race and who's responsible. Researchers are calling the push toward superintelligence a hubris gamble. The Katies get into how AI companies talk about risk when the stakes sound like science fiction, ...

Does Ageism Exist in Comms? 78% of Women Say Yes

August 13, 2026

This week, the Katies get into why experienced comms pros get quietly sidelined right as they hit their peak, and what you can do about it whether you hire people or you're the one job hunting.This one started with a LinkedIn post and a UK article that went viral. A deeply senior communications professional couldn't land a role and ended up on the benefit system. The feedback she kept hearing was that her skills didn't meet the need, which is a strange thing to tell someone wit...

What Next? · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

The AI Movement with Brooke · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Market Impact Insights · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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Who is an ideal guest for Smart in Public?

Smart in Public typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior communications, marketing, PR, brand, or corporate affairs leaders; founders and executives with meaningful experience in AI, venture capital, technology, workplace culture, or reputation management. Common among recent guests: Leading communications or marketing strategy for a recognized technology, venture capital, or growth company; Building narratives for founders, emerging categories, or complex technologies; Experience navigating major corporate milestones, acquisitions, IPOs, or high-stakes reputation issues. Recent guests include Jenny Bavinger and Joe Ciarallo.

How hard is it to get booked on Smart in Public?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Smart in Public cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Public Relations, Communications Strategy, Leadership, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.