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What if the difference between getting the deal and walking away empty-handed comes down to how you say seven words.

You've been there. The presentation where you thought you nailed it until someone said,

that's not how you came across. The pitch that felt perfect in your head but left everyone confused.

Here's the truth. Most of us are terrible at saying what we actually mean,

and it's costing us deals, promotions, relationships,

and opportunities. Meet Bill McGowan. He's the founder of Clarity Media Group and one of the

world's leading communication experts. He's coached the founders of Amazon, Meta, LinkedIn,

Spotify, and Airbnb. And for two decades, he's been the secret weapon that Olympic champions, Grammy winners,

and Fortune 500 CEOs call when the stakes are the highest. Bill's newest book, Speak Memorably,

the art of captivating an audience, achieved the prestigious title of number one new release on

Amazon, and today he's breaking down exactly why some people command attention while others

get forgotten. In this episode, you'll discover the magnificent seven framework that makes your

message stick, the number one mistake that smart people make when they're trying to persuade,

and the proven strategies that Bill uses to prepare clients for high-stakes conversations

that can make or break careers.

Whether you're negotiating your next salary, pitching a make-or-break deal, or just tired of being

the smartest person in the room that nobody remembers, this conversation gives you the tools

to speak so people don't just listen. They take action and they remember. If you are ready to stop hoping your

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