Scott McClellan

A Presidential Perspective: Popular with the White House press corps for his genuine, warm style, Scott McClellan was the public voice of President George W. Bush for three of the most tumultuous years in recent American history. Fielding tough questions in his straight-forward, unflappable manner, he is widely respected for his loyalty, composure and decency under fire. He enlightens with stories about his decade-long relationship with the governor-turned-president and relates how decisions made in the White House touch everyday lives. The key domestic and international issues of our day are explored with a keen eye to the relevance they will have to all citizens. McClellan's Q&A sessions will stimulate and inform audiences.

Key Political Player: Coming to the White House from the trenches of the Bush presidential campaign, McClellan recounts the American political landscape from the grassroots to the pinnacle of power in a down-to-earth manner. Few in America can offer audiences timelier or more accurate assessments of how politics works in Washington, how the midterm elections may play out and what changes to everyday life they will bring. From his unparalleled perspective of how decisions are made in the U.S. capital, McClellan engages audiences with entertaining anecdotes framed by two memorable presidential campaigns.

Savvy Media Analyst: McClellan relates how the media game is played in American politics, probing the love-hate relationship between public figures and the media. He fascinates with his informed views about crisis communications, damage control and how to manage sensitive issues to strengthen your organization’s message. McClellan also weighs in on how changes in the way news is delivered – including blogs and the continuous 24-hour news cycle – has affected the media, and how it can be part of the solution as well as of the problem.