Speak, Memorably

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 Spotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek, actor Rob Lowe, jazz great Wynton Marsalis and baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez. He also speaks regularly to large corporate audiences at such companies as VISA, Comcast, L’Oréal, NFL, Netflix and Meta. He lives in New York City.

"From first impressions to lasting lessons, Speak, Memorably is the new bible for public speaking. Having been coached by Bill, I was prepared to learn a thing or two. But the stories, the science, and the secrets were so good, I ended up taking notes on nearly every page. When you finish reading it, you'll want to give it a standing ovation." — Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance“Speak, Memorably should be essential reading for every founder in Silicon Valley. Bill McGowan has an unmatched ability to refine ideas and elevate communication. Having worked with him countless times, I can say firsthand—his tools give you superpowers.” — Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and Manas AI, New York Times bestselling author of Superagency“If they gave Michelin stars for communication coaching, Bill and Juliana would be guaranteed recipients. Speak, Memorably will completely change the way you think about presenting yourself. It provides the ultimate recipe for telling your story clearly, confidently and memorably.” — Mark Bittman, lead food writer for The New York Times“Having Speak, Memorably on your desk is like having Bill, the best communications coach in the business, by your side. Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re in the C-suite, this book is a treasure trove of strategies that will ensure your voice rises above the rest.” — Jennnifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway“Speak, Memorably is deeply insightful and wildly entertaining. In it, Juliana Silva and Bill McGowan capture the full breadth of the wisdom they impart in their private coaching. This book will transform the way you speak, boost your confidence, and help you captivate your audience. It’s a must-read!” — Veronica M. Beard, co-founder of Veronica Beard