Testimonials

“The smartest person in the room with the best ideas will make no impact if the audience is not engaged.  With stories and practical advice, Angie Flynn-McIver shows us how to engage the audience through our mind, body, voice and words.  Her specific chapter tips and recommendations meet us where we are and take us further than perhaps we thought we could go.  Before you say anything, read Before You Say Anything.”

– Donna Peters, Founder of The Me-Suite, Former Senior Consulting Partner at Accenture, Award-Winning Podcast Host

“This book describes the power of intentional communication—and powerful it is! Angie’s method can be put into practice in a way that improves all aspects of communication, from broad audience presentations to team meetings and one-on-ones. Angie brings to life exactly how we can clearly articulate our intent prior to crafting our message, allowing a clear, clean landing, and avoiding the pitfalls that so often distract us in how we communicate. Putting this into practice has elevated my ability to lead and mentor my team, and to communicate to small groups as well as audiences of hundreds.”

—Christina Mack, VP, Epidemiology and Clinical Evidence, IQVIA

“Before You Say Anything is one of the most valuable resources I’ve read to truly support effective communication. As someone who studied communication at the graduate level, this book has been the most helpful in providing rich insight and practical advice that I was able to immediately implement. With humor, wit, and deep expertise, Flynn-McIver offers a fresh perspective on communication that isn’t simply theory and philosophy. She offers real examples of how these communication skills and principles have worked in her practice with clients. It feels like you are sitting with Flynn-McIver at the kitchen table having a conversation with an old friend–a conversation that is so good, you don’t want it to end! This book will be a staple in my professional practice and personal life. It offers a wealth of information and is a field book for those who are committed to growing in their communication competency.”

– Sharma S. Graham, PCC, Co-Founder | M.A.D.E. To Lead, Leadership & Executive Coach

“Simply superb. Distilled from years of experience coaching and training, Flynn-McIver’s techniques and principles have been honed to a fine point as she answers all the questions about how to nail your next presentation—so you don’t have to. Infused with her warm coaching style—which I am fortunate to have experienced firsthand—Flynn-McIver’s lessons will stick with you whether you’re presenting in the boardroom, engaging with new friends at a party, or talking to your kids. Exceedingly readable. Highly recommended.”

—Denise Kiernan, New York Times Bestselling author of We Gather Together, The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City

“In Before You Say Anything, Angie Flynn-McIver simplifies a medium that has plagued masses of people for years. Many of us have heard, or perhaps even repeated a litany of life-threatening tasks considered more desirable than speaking in public. Angie shares tools accumulated throughout her extensive career as a communication expert and coach. Armed with insights from this book, paralyzing fear won’t have to be your public speaking reality. At its core, communication is understanding and expressing intentions. Effective communication requires self-awareness, alignment and deliberate practice.  Angie Flynn-McIver walks you through how to leverage all three to your advantage. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to increase their impact or make a lasting difference.”

—Galen Bingham, MBA; CEO at Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting; and author of IMPACT: Your Power to Make a Lasting Difference

The ability to speak is fundamental to building a personal brand. Before You Say Anything gave me a solid framework as well as a set of powerful tactics for my speeches. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about personal branding.

– Songy Knox, Personal Brand Coach & Author of How Do You Want to BE SEEN

“The majority of workplace challenges boil down to one thing: poor communication. If every leader put the strategies in Flynn-McIver’s book into daily practice, their organizations would be transformed. I love Before You Say Anything! It’s full of actionable ideas and really fun to read. Whether you’re on the keynote stage or leading team meetings, this may be the most beneficial book you’ve read all year.”

– Donna Cutting, author of Employees First! Inspire, Engage, and Focus on the Heart of Your Organization