Speaking Engagements

Make Your Next Event Unforgettable & Informative!

Gail Scott is the speaker your audience will never forget. This former TV anchorwoman, author, magazine publisher and newspaper columnist is known for her entertaining and informative talks that always turn into memorable events. Ms. Scott is often asked to speak about her book, Diplomatic Dance: The New Embassy Life in America. A sample list of speaking topics is provided below. She will be delighted to discuss your needs and her speaking fees with you.

If you are preparing a presentation or speech, Gail Scott will help you become the powerful speaker you've always wanted to be. Whether you are the CEO, the keynote speaker, or the fund-raising Chair, this master presentation coach will help you find "The Magic for Your Message" that will make all the difference.

Speaking Topics:

The New Embassy Life in America (with color slides)
Why Washington is Still the #1 Diplomatic Post in the World
Why is CNN the Enemy of Today’s Ambassadors?
What Really Happens Behind Embassies Gates?
One Word Diplomacy: Trade
Cyber Diplomacy: The Dramatic Changes in Diplomacy Today
Women & Diplomacy: How They Have Changed the Diplomatic Dance
No Horse, No John Wayne: Stories from Embassy Row
Upstairs, Downstairs at the British Embassy
Waltzing Past Embassy Gates & Into the Diplomatic Dance
Dancing with Diplomats: How to Access Washington’s Embassies
The Foreign Ambassadors Who Used To Be Americans
The Crowded Diplomatic Dance Floor: Competition & Recognition
What’s Hot & What’s Not for this Diplomatic Season
Entertaining on Embassy Row: Ideas to Take Home
How I Learned to be More Diplomatic in Everything I Do
So You Want to be a Diplomat…

Selected List of Past Speaking Engagements

In Washington DC:

The U.S. Department of State
The Royal Thai Embassy
The Embassy of Croatia
The Embassy of Iceland
The Embassy of Ecuador
The Embassy of Uzbekistan
United Nations Association of the National Capital Area
Meridian International
Woodrow Wilson House
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies
Howard University
Palm Beach Atlantic College
Capital Hill Club
The National Press Club
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Embassy Social Secretaries of Washington
The Sulgrave Club
The University Club
City Tavern, Georgetown
The Junior League of Washington
The Junior League of Washington--Holiday Show
The American News Women's Club
The Arts Club of Washington
National Society of Arts and Letters
The Embassy Series
The Capitol Hill Club
Woman's National Democratic Club
Women's Republican Club
Welcome to Washington

Outside of Washington, DC

The Pelican Bay Women's League, Naples, FL.
The Pelican Bay Men's League, Naples, FL.
The Glenview at Pelican Bay, Naples, FL.
Barnes & Noble-Washington & Naples, FL.
Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, MD.