Bill McGowan
NAME
BILL MCGOWAN
TITLE
FOUNDER AND CEO
LOCATION
NEW YORK
Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who has produced and reported for ABC News 20/20; CBS News 48 Hours, Dow Jones Television and MSNBC.
In front of the camera, he has anchored hundreds of hours of news and information programming and has conducted thousands of interviews with newsmakers, CEO's, celebrities, doctors, book authors, attorneys, and professional athletes. Bill now uses that experience to coach clients on how to exude more confidence and command on television and in front of an audience. Those he has trained include Eli Manning, Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Welch, Mary J. Blige, Karlie Kloss, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the CEOs of Facebook, Airbnb, Snapchat, Coach, Spotify, Calvin Klein, Lyft, Sesame Workshop, Whole Foods, etc.
Bill gets clients ready by sharing his insights into the distinctive styles and tactics of different interviewers. Bill reveals to clients the questions most likely to be asked, and then helps them formulate the most compelling quotes, sound bites and storytelling to incorporate into their responses. Providing sound strategies for handling crisis situations is also a resource he has developed at Clarity Media Group. Bill is also an expert in public speaking and has prepared numerous clients for TED Talks, Matrix Awards acceptance speeches, major university commencement addresses and corporate shareholder meetings, transforming from proficient to polished their public speaking abilities.
As part of his coaching, he helps clients find their authentic narrative and then teaches the necessary skills to enable them to deliver it with passion and persuasiveness.
Bill is also the author of Pitch Perfect: How to Say it Right the First Time, Every Time published by Harper Collins in 2014.
“Bill McGowan is a master of his craft and a trusted expert in his field. He has a unique ability to help executives find their authentic voice and deliver compelling messages with intention and authority.”
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Bill wrote the book on communications. Literally.
Saying the right thing the right way can make the difference between sealing the deal or losing the account, getting a promotion, or getting a pink slip. Reading Pitch Perfect is a great supplement to tailored communications training and to the Clarity Video Academy.
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Bill often writes about current events and communications. He adds value and brings meaning to everyday coverage. Bill provides tips on everything from performing your best on Zoom meetings to providing analysis of, and insights within, the most important speeches of our times.