Glenn Gibson - Before the Mic: How to Compose Meaningful, Memorable, and Motivational Presentations

This book wisely addresses style over substancethe former, vacuous without first attending to the raw material. Once thats in place, everything else will flow... and deliver. The use of songwriting as an analogyi.e. the creation of original material, straight from the heartis a recurring theme throughout this brilliant book of ideas and life-changing advice on how to write captivating presentations.

RORY MACDONALD, songwriter from Celtic rock band Runrig

Glenn Gibson provides the reader with a concise, well-organized guide to preparing oneself to deliver a high-impact presentation to any audience. Full of helpful tips and preparation tools, this is required reading for both experienced and inexperienced speakers.

WILLIAM D. SULLIVAN, Vice Admiral, US Navy (Retired)

Of the thousands of presentations I have seen over the course of my thirty-year career, Glenn Gibson has delivered or helped write some of the very best. Glenns coaching and collaboration have been invaluable to my development as an effective presenter, which is an essential competency of any organizational leader.

BILL PRIEMER, president and CEO, Hyland

I have been awed by many of Glenns presentations over the years, and Im thrilled he is sharing his method in Before the Mic. Whether you love getting in front of audiences or the thought makes your stomach flip (like it does mine!), this book will give you a step-by-step process to build and deliver a message that resonates and remains with your audience. If you want what you present to matter, Before the Mic is the book for you. Glenns advice goes beyond presentation skills and offers actionable steps to help you figure out what you want to say and then how to say it so it matters to the audience.

MARY MCKNIGHT, CEO, Next Phase Solutions, LLC

Ive given hundreds of keynotes in my career. No matter how many presentations youve givenand no matter how good you think you areyoull find great advice and motivation in Before the Mic. Read it now, before you make your next presentation, whether its for small group of colleagues or an audience of thousands.

JOHN MANCINI, president of Content Results, LLC

I have had the privilege of hearing Glenn speak more than a dozen times over the past decade. Each and every time, Glenn has found a way to teach in a memorable and entertaining way, and now I know his secrets! Glenns book is as polished, professional, and engaging as his presentations.

MICHAEL CARR, president and CEO, Naviant, Inc.

This book is the secret sauce to being an aMMMazing presenter. The guidance presented by Gibson is spot-on. It captures all the elements of how to create an aMMMazing presentation in an easy-to-consume and actionable workbook format. A musthave for anyone who has to get up in front of an audience and tell a story!

MARISA KOPEC, CEO and founder, Winning Methodologies, LLC

The ability to effectively communicate in a group setting is a fundamental skill to a successful career. Glenn expertly unlocks the keys that you will learn to propel your career to the next level.

JIM WANNER, chief expectations officer, KeyMark, Inc.

Glenn is an amazingly captivating presenter who has mastered the art of building a presentation. Before the Mic is a must-read for any salesperson looking to grab and keep their prospects attention... and compel them to take action! In a world where deals are won or lost over videoconferencing, this critical skillset has become more important than ever. Glenn teaches his readers the new way to create a rockstar presentation every time!

JENIFER HEIN, marketing director, Naviant, Inc.

He [Glenn Gibson] is one of the most gifted presenters Ive ever encountered, and I am fortunate enough to have him as a colleague. Lets be honest. Most presenters arent very good. Those that are good usually do a nice job of keeping you engaged. But it is a precious few presenters that are truly memorable. People think that memorable presentations equate to big personalities, or great use of graphics or videos. Truly memorable presentations, though, come from meticulous preparation, understanding your audience, the subject matter, and the goals you have for the audience to take away from the presentation. That is what Glenn does better than anyone Ive seen. So, before your next presentation, learn how Glenn used these methods to turn an introduction of a juggling act (seriously) to a crowd of 2,500 people into one of the best customer presentations Ive ever seen.

ED MCQUISTON, chief operating officer, Hyland

We learned so much from this amazingly helpful book. Glenn Gibsons book focuses on the most important part of a speech: the writing. This book is clear, instructive, and teaches his excellent approach to writing the presentation you really want to give. Everyone who writes speeches can learn something from this book. Read it, do what Glenn says, and you will write excellent, effective, emotional presentations.

JON WEE AND OWEN MORSE, comedy and juggling duo, The Passing Zone

The perfect book to recommend to anyone and everyone who is involved in delivering successful and effective presentations. Its an essential gem that you not only read but can actually use! Easy to read, nicely illustrated, packed full of practical, no-nonsense, tried-and-tested advice, guidance, helpful templates, and easy-touse tools. Brilliant!

STUART RICHARDSON, businessman, entrepreneur, and author of the TRIM course

The concepts shared in Before the Mic have fundamentally changed the way I present. I am able to more confidently present to small group meetings all the way up to audiences of thousands. Read this book! It will help you to write Meaningful, Memorable, and Motivational presentations!

JOHN PHELAN, chief product officer, Hyland

When he is in front of the mic, Glenns superpower is his ability to draw in and delight the audience. Though we cant learn his charm, in Glenns new book we can learn his techniques on how to make every presentation meaningful and memorable.

RACHEL YOUNG, marketing executive, former Forrester SiriusDecisions portfolio marketing research

Glenn has always been my go-to person when Im creating key presentations. He provides that perfect insight to ensure your message hits its audience with a bullseye. Watching Glenn deliver a presentation is always amazing. Make no mistake; it is not just the allure of the Scottish accent that makes Glenn a killer presenter. He understands how to deliver a compelling message with actionable takeaways for the audience.

SAM BABIC, chief innovation officer, Hyland

Glenn Gibson is a natural, talented presentation artist who has developed a scientific formula to creating aMMMazing presentations. His tried-and-true approach is quick to model and easy to learn. Glenns methods are honed by years of experience, research, and practice, which has turned his artistic gift into a repeatable science that we can all follow to create aMMMazing presentations each and every time!

AMY MAXEY, manager, global conferences and events, Hyland

I have had the pleasure to see Glenn speak live on many occasions. I cannot think of another person who does a better job captivating an audience and making each and every presentation fun and exciting! It is great to see his talents captured as a resource for us all to improve such an important skill!

MATT CHARLSON, CEO, Databank

This book will improve your performance in front of people. Glenns unique insight into how to perfect your presentations coupled with his musical analogies make this is a must-read!

MARK GRIMES, comedian and actor