About the Author

Bill McGowan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group. A two-time Emmy Award—winning correspondent, McGowan has conducted hundreds of interviews with newsmakers, CEOs, celebrities, authors, editors, attorneys, and athletes. McGowan now uses that experience to coach and train everyone from corporate CEOs to celebrities such as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, the actress Katherine Heigl, and the jazz great Wynton Marsalis. He also speaks regularly to large corporate audiences at such companies as Credit Suisse, Condé Nast, and Campbell's.Alisa Bowman has collaborated on seven New York Times bestselling books. Her articles have appeared in Prevention, Family Circle, , and many other national magazines.

Reviews

With Bill McGowan's book in front of you, your days of thinking "I wish I had said that" will be behind you. His peerless advice offers readers a real chance to be heard and to succeed. -- Sheryl Sandberg "Bill McGowan has captured the indefinable human essence of his teaching on the written page. You are assured of learning more than you can imagine while enjoying Pitch Perfect." -- Wynton Marsalis, managing and artistic director, Jazz at Lincoln Center "[This] guidebook...is evenhanded and straightforward and brims with advice for anyone hoping to brush up on public speaking, effective presentation skills and interviewing prowess both within and outside of the contemporary workforce marketplace." -- Kirkus Reviews "Success depends on having a great game plan. In Pitch Perfect, Bill McGowan provides just that-winning strategies for how to improve your communication skills, especially in life's red-zone situations." -- Eli Manning, quarterback, New York Giants "In today's world of micromessages and fleeting attention spans, connecting with your audience is more important than ever. Bill McGowan's Pitch Perfect provides valuable and proven strategies for anyone looking to communicate effectively." -- Denise Morrison, president and CEO, Campbell Soup Company "Bill McGowan has identified a fresh and simple way for us to rethink how we communicate. His innovative strategies work not just in our professional lives but in everyday life as well. That's why he's an excellent teacher and why I always enjoy working with him." -- Daniel Ek, CEO, Spotify "Bill McGowan proves in Pitch Perfect what his clients already know-he is the premiere communications coach in business today. His insightful advice and strategies work." -- Thomas Keller, The French Laundry "You can learn to express yourself more effectively, handle difficult conversations gracefully and deliver a great presentation by following and practicing...McGowan packs the book with valuable examples of what was said versus what should have been said...Filled with smart, valuable advice, Pitch Perfect is a home run." -- Success