What if the reason people tune out when you talk isn’t what you say—but how you say it? In this episode, legendary communication coach and bestselling author Bill McGowan breaks down the real reasons most people sound the same—and how you can instantly stand out. We explore why most presentations fail, how to break free from “corporate speak,” and what the best communicators do differently. Bill shares powerful strategies from his new book Speak Memorably, including the 3 Ps of delivery (pace, pitch, projection), how to write for the ear (not the eye), and the tools that make people remember your words. You'll learn how to create original, authentic content—and why ChatGPT can’t do it for you. Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a meeting, or giving a toast, this episode will give you the tools to sound clear, captivating, and confident.

Bill McGowan is the Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group and one of the world’s top communication coaches. He’s advised leaders at Amazon, Meta, LinkedIn, Spotify, and Airbnb, as well as Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winners, Olympic champions, and White House staffers. A bestselling author and media veteran, Bill helps professionals break away from buzzwords and bland messaging to communicate with clarity, conviction, and memorability. His upcoming book, Speak, Memorably, is a masterclass in finding your authentic voice and standing out in a world where everyone sounds the same.

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You feel scattered, disconnected, or unmotivated isn’t because you’re lazy... but because your phone has hijacked your brain?In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden addiction nobody talks about enough—your smartphone. Richard Simon turned his phone off for an entire year. Why? Because it was quietly wrecking his focus, relationships, and sense of peace. We explore the real impact smartphones have on mental health, why 75 full days a year are wasted on screen time, and how modern life normalizes something that’s deeply unnatural—being always available. You’ll learn how to tell if you’re addicted, why most “hacks” like screen time limits don’t work, and what it really takes to reclaim your mind. Richard shares powerful strategies from his book Unplug, including the “Off by Default” method and how to build an environment where focus thrives. By the end, you’ll walk away with a blueprint to reset your relationship with technology, protect your focus, and start living like you mean it again.

Richard Simon directs the website strategy at Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C., and is a former reporter and webmaster at Baltimore’s The Daily Record. He lives in Baltimore with his wife and three children. To this day, he leaves his smartphone off by default. His new book, Unplug, Richard shares what happens when you turn your phone off for a year. Through his story and others—from a chess grandmaster to a Major League Baseball player—you’ll learn how going phone-free transforms focus, relationships, and peace of mind.

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What if you don’t actually know what you want—because you’ve never stopped to ask? In this episode, we explore how mortality, overthinking, and identity traps stop people from taking bold action. What does it really mean to live without regret? How do you take risks before crisis forces you to? And how can self-reflection become more than just journaling—and actually change your behavior? Freek van Litsenburg, founder of @wethinkdeeply, shares the mindset that helped him transform a health scare into a life mission. Learn how to separate who you are from what you do, reframe your goals so they’re fully in your control, and use small experiments to unlock clarity and momentum. You’ll also discover why being “delusional” might be the best thing for you—and why most people never change simply because they’re stuck thinking. This episode is packed with practical frameworks, powerful stories, and prompts to help you move forward with more clarity, purpose, and self-trust.

Freek van Litsenburg is a writer, speaker, and founder of the viral platform @wethinkdeeply (440,000+ followers), where he shares powerful questions designed to sharpen thinking and provoke reflection. His journey began with a life-altering diagnosis—a tumor on his jaw in his early twenties—that forced him to confront mortality and re-evaluate what truly matters. Since then, Freek has been on a mission to help people live with clarity and intention. He doesn’t aim to coach or motivate—but to challenge people to think clearly in a world full of noise. Freek speaks globally on topics like mental clarity, decision-making, and setting priorities. He helps ambitious professionals think, choose, and live like mental athletes—what he calls Mental Precision. Through his international movement, he empowers others to slow down, zoom out, and avoid a life of regret by making more deliberate choices.

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