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For over 25 years, we’ve helped speakers, leaders, and executives find the words and the presence that actually move people. From keynote stages to boardrooms, we work with the people who need to get it right when it counts.

What We Believe

In moments of uncertainty, people listen for voices that bring clarity, coherence, and calm. That’s why ideas must be shaped, not improvised. Why presence must be embodied, not performed. And why authenticity must be practiced, not claimed.

Your voice isn’t a branding exercise. It’s a survival skill.

Platforms change. Institutions shift. Attention fragments. A grounded, intentional message travels anywhere and lands when it matters most.

The People Behind the Work

Public Words was founded in 1997 by Dr. Nick Morgan. Since then, we’ve worked with elite speakers, business leaders, and executive teams around the world, coaching individuals, groups, and organizations on highly customized engagements tailored to what they actually need.

Dr. Nick Morgan

Founder & CEO

Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s leading communication theorists and coaches. Trusted by world leaders, executives, and thought leaders, he helps people clarify their ideas – and deliver them with authority and impact.

Since founding Public Words in 1997, Nick has worked with Prime Ministers, Kings, CEOs, educators, and experts around the globe, helping them bring ideas into the public sphere through speaking, books, and media.

Jessica Cooper

Voice & Performance Coach

Jessica Cooper is a voice and performance specialist who helps leaders strengthen how they sound under pressure. With more than 30 years of experience as a professional singer and vocal coach, she brings deep expertise in vocal mechanics, breath, and performance psychology.

At Public Words, Jessica works with senior leaders to develop vocal authority, stamina, and composure — ensuring their ideas land with clarity and impact.

Jen Montfort

Business Manager

Jen Montfort is a project and business manager who helps thought leaders navigate the sometimes lonely work of running their businesses through concierge-level support and systems that actually work. With particular expertise in book launch management, she is obsessed with being a conduit between individuals with big ideas, the people and systems that can help them, and ultimately, those who will benefit from those ideas.

Let’s build something worth saying.

Our speaker development program covers all the building blocks of a successful speaking career. Every engagement is personalized to what you actually need — no templates, no one-size-fits-all approach. Ready to get started?

WORK WITH US

“Nick coached me to bring a new level of professionalism and craft to my public speaking. The results were immediately reflected in increased bookings and fees.”

David Meerman Scott

Speaker & Author
The New Rules of Marketing and PR

“Jess coached me through exercises to support my voice, improve my tone, and drop my pitch to a more “hearable” level. I am more comfortable speaking for longer periods and can now command enough attention with my voice to advise in the moment at meetings, rather than waiting for a lull in the discussion.”

“Nick is an incredible mentor. His purposeful guidance will transform your writing, storytelling, and delivery. He cares about you and your potential to not only impact your audience but also inspire them to change. Have loved working with him!”

Riaz Meghji

Speaker & Author
Every Conversation Counts