Bridgett McGowen

Author of "Real Talk" & Entrepreneur, Leadership Network Writer and Publisher

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Bridgett McGowen Biography

Have you ever experienced an energy that made you move to the edge of your seat or that had you stand to your feet? What about an excitement that stayed with you and had you talking about it long after an event ended?

That is the best way to describe Bridgett McGowen, an award-winning author, an award-winning publisher, and an award-winning international professional speaker who is known to be both comical and memorable. She will not only energize you but will inspire you to not let anyone or anything get in the way of you being the most unforgettable person in the room.

McGowen has been a professional speaker since 2001 and has spoken on programs alongside prominent figures such as former President Barack Obama, Deepak Chopra, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, Stacey Abrams.

The Communicator Awards presented her with an Award of Distinction in 2023; the prestigious University of Texas at Austin presented her with a Master Presenter Award; Canada-based One Woman has presented her with two Fearless Woman Awards; and she has facilitated hundreds of workshops, keynote and commencement addresses, conference sessions, trainings, and webinars to thousands of students and professionals who are positioned all around the globe.

McGowen's expertise and presentations have been sought after by companies, post-secondary institutions, and organizations such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fifth Third Bank, Vanguard Investments, LifeLock, Symantec, Kentucky Fried Chicken, National Association of Black Accountants.

McGowen has also taught for Prairie View A&M University, which is a part of the Texas A&M University System; Lone Star College System; and University of Phoenix. She has earned a bachelor's degree in Communication and a master's degree; is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and is a member of the International Society of Female Professionals.

McGowen is also an Entrepreneur Leadership Network Writer; a former Forbes Coaches Council contributor; a Medium contributor; and is the author of several books to include "Show Up and Show Out: 52 Communication Habits to Make You Even More Unforgettable, the winner of an Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards; Own the Microphone, an amazing collaboration with 50 professional speakers from around the globe.

McGowen's mission now is to help as many professionals as possible move away from being ordinary and flying under the radar, to dig deep and give the people the best versions of themselves even when they don’t feel like it, to not let anything or anyone get in their way of being the most unforgettable person in the room. Bridgett lives with her family in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and she absolutely loves beautiful sunsets.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/04/2024.

Bridgett McGowen Speaking Topics

  • All Sizzle - No Fizzle: How to Deliver Presentations That Set the Audience on Fire

    In today's fiercely competitive business climate, how well you present yourself and your product can make the difference between you closing a deal or getting the door closed on you.

    Whether you are aiming to acquire a new client or working to close a deal, your success will lie in your ability to deliver a stunning presentation. In this high-energy session, you will get the secrets to making standout, stellar presentations and the formula to get your audiences to instantly and consistently lean in and listen.

    You will know how to deliver a presentation that's all sizzle and absolutely no fizzle.

  • Why Isn’t Anyone Following Me?: A Go-Getter’s Guide to Leadership and Communication

    What makes a good leader? What makes a poor one? Why are some leaders effective while others are not? This high-energy session will help answer these questions with basic ideas, theories, and best practices of leadership development and effective communication.

    The concepts and strategies presented will construct a foundation for your movement into a position of leadership or enhance the successful development of the leadership role you already hold. You will be a leader that makes others want to definitely get behind and follow!"

  • H.O.T. Office Talk!: How the Best Teams Communicate with Honesty, Openness, and Transparency

    Two of the primary employee engagement drivers are what you say and whether people trust what you say! Trust is what makes certain companies better to work for than others. Trust is the secret sauce behind the great achievements of some of the most successful teams. But how do you consistently gain employees’ trust?

    It’s done through making sure what you say and how you say it are full of transparency.

    In this high-energy, interactive session, you will know what transparent communication means, how it looks, and how the best leaders communicate with transparency. But most importantly, you will know why you should even bother to keep your business communication H.O.T.—honest, open, and transparent.

  • How to Show Up and Show Out When You Really Want to Just Shut Down

    You see others showing up in life, owning who they are. They have a certain walk and a certain air about them and appear to be the most amazing and most confident people around—the most amazing and most confident people on the planet! How do they do it?!

    In this high-energy session, you will know three factors that can cause you to shut down and how to take control of how you show up in life every day. You will know the four pillars of communication that determine your overall effectiveness and how well your image and message leave a memorable impression on others. Get practical action items, and immediately turn them into habits that position you to show up and show out even if you really just want to shut down."

  • Be It ’Til You See It

    The adage 'You can’t be what you can’t see' has resonated with so many in search of explanations for the choices they made or didn’t make, the opportunities they pursued or didn’t pursue, the risks they took or didn’t take. It was just easy to give themselves a pass by saying 'You can’t be what you can’t see.'

    But what if you decide to be it even if you CAN'T see it?

    In this high energy keynote, get inspired from a speaker who grew up in a genetically strange environment where she was lied to about her identity for her entire childhood, and who had no idea of how to navigate life and enter worlds she’d never seen or experienced. You will get fired up to cast aside doubts, use your past to your advantage, capitalize on experiences—both the good and the bad—and the lessons you learned so you can be it even if you can’t see it."

Bridgett McGowen Videos

  • Bridgett McGowen Sizzle Reel
    One thing that’s a guarantee is if you attend a presentation facilitated by Bridgett McGowen, then you will not soon forget it! Bridgett is an...

Bridgett McGowen Books

  • Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise
    Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise
  • Own the Microphone: How 50 of the World's Best Professional Speakers Launched Their Careers (And How You Can, Too!)
    Own the Microphone: How 50 of the World's Best Professional Speakers Launched Their Careers (And How You Can, Too!)
  • Show Up and Show Out: 52 Communication Habits to Make You Unforgettable
    Show Up and Show Out: 52 Communication Habits to Make You Unforgettable
  • Rise and Sizzle: Daily Communication and Presentation Strategies for Sales, Business, and Higher Ed Pros
    Rise and Sizzle: Daily Communication and Presentation Strategies for Sales, Business, and Higher Ed Pros
  • REAL TALK: What Other Experts Won't Tell You About How to Make Presentations That Sizzle
    REAL TALK: What Other Experts Won't Tell You About How to Make Presentations That Sizzle

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Bridgett McGowen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as All Sizzle - No Fizzle: How to Deliver Presentations That Set the Audience on Fire , Why Isn’t Anyone Following Me?: A Go-Getter’s Guide to Leadership and Communication, H.O.T. Office Talk!: How the Best Teams Communicate with Honesty, Openness, and Transparency , How to Show Up and Show Out When You Really Want to Just Shut Down and Be It ’Til You See It. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bridgett McGowen for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Bridgett McGowen generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD, Angelica Malin, Dr. Jeri B. Shannon, Tradara McLaurine and Bisila Bokoko. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bridgett McGowen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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