Joan’s Index

I write a bi-weekly newsletter, featuring essays on tech, humans and economics.

Founder / Writer

MODA DAO

Advisor

Flare

Director Of Communications

Fishburners

Head Of Marketing

Joan Westenberg is a seasoned writer focused on tech and economics. She was honoured as one of the top 100 innovators by the Australian. Joan has written for Wired, The Australian Financial Review, the SF Chronicle, The Saturday Paper, Chainsaw, Yahoo,  TIME, Inc, the ABC, Crikey and others. Beyond her writing, Joan is an advisor to Culture Vault and MODA DAO, fusing her technological expertise with her passion for cultural innovation. Joan has spoken at SXSW, NFTfest, Microsoft Ignite, Web Summit etc.

Joan Westenberg

AlexanderWriter.com

I work with executives and public figures to craft persuasive speeches that captivate audiences and inspire action.

Freelance Speechwriter

I teach the art of good, clear, connecting, and persuasive presentations and speeches. Although this does include coaching on such topics as voice, presentation, mannerisms, etc, the focus is more on the messaging itself: clarity, power, structure, persuasion, connection, and so on. The aim is to teach the student(s) to hone the content and structure to a point of maximum effectiveness (defined according to what their presentation is for).
I perform this coaching 1-1, in 6-12 week group classes, or in 0.5-2 day workshops, depending on what works with my client(s)!

Speech & Pitch Coach

Planning email marketing campaigns.
Auditing email marketing and email autoresponders.
Writing  email marketing campaigns that convert like a dream.

Freelance Email Copywriter

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Training students in clear and critical thinking.
Engaging cross-discipline students in philosophical questions.
Planning philosophy programmes to students of other disciplines.
Demonstrating the connection between film, philosophy, and film.
Explaining political theory.

University Lecturer - Philosophy

Ministerial – Office of the Premier

Developed clear and effective messaging for speeches, video messages, and written messages.
Engaged audiences on issues and topics personal and relevant to them.
Crafted speeches for political and cultural events.
Scripted video messages for stakeholder engagement.
Researched and communicated relevant policies.

Speechwriter

Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney

Developed clear and effective messaging for speeches, video messages, and written messages.
Engaged audiences on issues and topics personal and relevant to them.
Crafted speeches for religious and cultural events.
Scripted video messages for stakeholder engagement.
Researched and communicated relevant policies.

Speechwriter & Research Officer

Australian Catholic University

Planned and presented core curriculum classes to cross-discipline students.
Engaged students on social and ethical theory.
Discussed sustainable and ethical consumer awareness.

Lecturer

Campion College Australia

Developed comprehensive marketing campaigns.
Communicated the unique character of the College to prospective students.
Consulted and advised on messaging and mission.

Marketing Coordinator

WHAT I DO: I help executives and professionals speak with authority, character, and charisma by providing done-for-you speechwriting and personalised coaching.

WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with leaders from a wide range of professions, including:
  👔 CEOs
  🧑‍💼 VPs
  🗂️ Directors
  🪑 Chairs
  ⚖️ Lawyers
  🏛️ Politicians
  🎤 Keynote Speakers
  🚀 Entrepreneurs
  🎓 Academics


WHERE YOU’VE SEEN MY WORK: 
  📈 Australian Financial Review
  📰 Daily Telegraph
  🗞️ The Australian
  🌍 International trade meetings (Australia, UK, US, South Korea, India)
  🎤 National & international conferences
  🤝 Diplomatic meetings
  🏛️ Australian Parliament
  🎉 Professional anniversaries
  💼 Corporate keynotes

SERVICES I PROVIDE: 
  ✍️ Done-for-you speechwriting
  🎤 One-on-one public speaking coaching
  📝 Speech / presentation audit & review
  🧭 Public profile strategy consulting
  🏢 Persuasive & effective communications training for corporate teams

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: I don’t just write – I help you clarify and strengthen your message so the very first draft is a focal point for powerful persuasion. Having obtained a PhD in philosophy and narrative theory, I have a unique ability to research any topic in record time – and to communicate even the most complex themes simply and directly. I have written over 1,027 speeches, on topics ranging from international trade negotiations to history to economics to ‘A Buddhist’s Perspective on The Sikh Religion’. If you want to talk about it, I’ve probably written about it already! 

READY TO TALK? Reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn, text me at 0423 338 216, or email me at hello@alexanderwriter.com.

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