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Have you ever experienced an energy that made you move to the edge of your seat or that made 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 she will inspire you to not let anyone or anything get in the way of you being the most unforgettable person in the room. Today, Bridgett is here to share with you [insert presentation title].
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Bridgett McGowen is an award-winning international professional speaker and an award-winning author who is known to be both comical and incredibly memorable.
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Bridgett McGowen is The Presentation Fixer, the expert leaders call when their message matters, the stakes are high, and “good enough” simply won’t cut it.
A professional speaker since 2001, Bridgett has shared the stage with global icons including former President Barack Obama, Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, Kim Coles, Amy Cuddy, Stacey Abrams, Mel Robbins, Dr. Mae Jemison, Common, Matthew McConaughey, Venus Williams, and Katie Couric—just to name a few. She doesn’t just deliver presentations; she fixes the moments when clarity, confidence, and credibility must come together now.
Her accolades mirror the results she delivers. The University of Texas at Austin honored Bridgett with its prestigious Master Presenter Award, while One Woman in Canada recognized her twice with Fearless Woman Awards. In 2023, she earned a Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur, and her publishing company, Press 49, received a Communicator Award of Distinction for the second edition of Show Up and Show Out. Previously, Press 49 also won a Stevie® Award for Startup of the Year – Business Services Industries at the 18th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
Globally trusted, Bridgett has led hundreds of presentations for thousands of high-performing professionals around the world, moving them to fix unclear messaging, flat delivery, and missed opportunities to influence. Her expertise has positioned her as a presentation skills coach for SkillCycle, a communication expert for TONE Networks, a former member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and a contributor to Medium and Entrepreneur.
Committed to excellence in both practice and principle, Bridgett is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and Nasdaq Milestone Circles, and she holds a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She also brings academic depth to her work, having taught at Prairie View A&M University, Lone Star College System, and the University of Phoenix.
A prolific author, Bridgett has written multiple award-winning books, including the award-winning REAL TALK: What Other Experts Won’t Tell You About How to Make Presentations That Sizzle, 2e and Show Up and Show Out: 52 Communication Habits to Make You Even More Unforgettable, 2e. Her insights have been featured on CBS, NBC, and Fox News Media. She also has hosted two five-star-rated podcasts, Own the Microphone and Convos on Confidence, fixing silent confidence gaps holding professionals back.
Bridgett lives with her family in the Phoenix, Arizona area, where she’s known to pause just long enough to appreciate a stunning desert sunset before moving someone else to show up, speak up, and stand out.
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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.
Bridgett 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, Kim Coles, Amy Cuddy, Stacey Abrams, Dr. Mae Jemison, Matthew McConaughey, Venus Williams, Janelle Monáe, Katie Couric, and Mel Robbins.
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.
Bridgett's expertise and presentations have been sought after by companies, post-secondary institutions, and organizations such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Vanguard Investments, LifeLock, Symantec, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McGraw-Hill Education, LinkedIn Local, Association for Talent Development, Fifth Third Bank, Chegg, New York University (NYU), Doña Ana Community College, Independence University, For Valley State University, Turnitin, and National Association of Black Accountants. She has been quoted by Transizion, MyJobMag, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; has contributed to UpJourney; and has appeared as a guest on The Training and Learning Development Company's TLDCast as well as Phoenix Business Radio to showcase her expertise in the professional speaking industry. Her work in professional speaking and public speaking coaching has been highlighted by VoyagePhoenix Magazine; award-winning branding and consulting agency, Catalyst; The Startup Growth; and her alma mater, Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest institution of higher education in the state of Texas.
Bridgett is a former Forbes Coaches Council contributor and a contributor for Medium and Entrepreneur online magazine. She has also taught for Prairie View A&M University, which is a part of the Texas A&M University System; Lone Star College System in Houston, Texas; and University of Phoenix. Bridgett is a 2023 graduate of both the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program as well as Nasdaq Milestone Circles and earned a Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University in 2021. She has earned a bachelor's degree in Communication and a master's degree and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
In addition to publishing her own books, Bridgett and her team at the award-winning Press 49 have published the works of more than 160 authors and co-authors. Bridgett’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, and to not let anyone or anything get in the way of them being the most unforgettable person in the room.
Bridgett lives with her family in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and she absolutely loves beautiful sunsets.
