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Greer McVay: Speak Boldly. Live Authentically. Communicate with Purpose.

Greer McVay is a sought-after speaker, award-winning communicator, and contributing author of the international #1 best-selling book The Book I Read: Stories of Transformation. With over 30 years of experience leading strategic communications in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors, Greer now inspires audiences across the country to elevate their voices, own their narratives, and lead with authenticity.

From keynote stages to intimate workshops, Greer blends humor, real-world insights, and undeniable charisma to help professionals, creatives, and changemakers shift from perfection to purpose. Her signature talks include “My Daily Communication with Myself,” “Communicating with E’s,” and “It’s Good Enough: The Power of Authenticity Over Perfection.”

Greer is the founder of PRECĪS Strategy Group, creator of Living the Grape Life, and author of Sucker Moms. She’s also the force behind the United Grapes of America Tour, a wine-centric journey across the U.S. using storytelling, social media, and wine to spark conversations and build community.

If your audience needs to laugh, reflect, and walk away empowered to communicate with more clarity and courage — Greer McVay delivers.

Current position (1)

Communications Consultant

PRECIS Strategy Group

Degrees (2)

Liberal Arts-Communications

University of St. Thomas

1996 to 1998

Speech Communications

San Francisco State University

1987 to 1990

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Presentations (5)

US & THEM

Management and line staff often talk past one another without either side ever actually listening to the other. The way to work through issues such as work expectations, contract negotiations, and morale issues involve talking to be heard and listening to hear, without focus on "winning" at any cost. Moreover, both sides need to be laser-focused on finding a middle ground through effective communication. The goal isn't to win, it's to grow and advance collectively.

Using the US & THEM communications strategy, Greer lays out how the organizational goals of 'Unified Service' (US) is jeopardized when the players (either leader

An Audience of One

"An Audience of One" is a one-hour presentation focused on empowering individuals to start each day with intentionality and purpose in how they communicate. By dedicating just 10 minutes every morning to self-reflection, participants learn to clarify daily goals, assess their mood, and strategically map out key conversations. Through exercises and real-world examples, the session demonstrates how aligning language with intention can transform productivity, foster authentic connections, and even close deals. This daily practice equips attendees with simple yet powerful tools to approach each day confidently, communicate effectively, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Beyond Perfection: How 'Good Enough' Drives Real Success

In this presentation, Greer McVay explores the power of embracing authenticity over perfection. Drawing from personal stories, she illustrates how striving for excellence—not perfection—leads to greater productivity and satisfaction. By embracing an “it’s good enough” mindset, professionals can move past the paralysis of perfectionism, allowing themselves to act, collaborate, and learn from feedback. Greer encourages the audience to view perceived flaws as unique strengths that can enhance their personal brand, demonstrating that even mistakes can be leveraged as powerful moments of connection and growth. This approach ultimately fosters resilience, genuine communication, and higher-quality outcomes.

Communicating with Ease (E's)

Communicating with E's is a dynamic presentation that equips leaders with proven communication principles to inspire and elevate their teams. By focusing on the Four E's—Engagement, Empowerment, Encouragement, and Elevation—Greer McVay demonstrates how leaders can transform a low-morale workplace into an environment where employees are motivated to bring their best selves to work. Through practical techniques and real-world examples, participants will learn how to engage their teams, empower them with autonomy and trust, encourage positive behaviors, and elevate team members through growth opportunities, ultimately fostering a culture of high performance and strong, results-driven collaboration.

Living the Grape Life

After overcoming the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and the journey through treatment, Greer McVay transformed her experience into a powerful story of resilience and reinvention. As a motivational speaker, she shares her insights on navigating life’s hurdles, using her journey as a catalyst for a newfound career as a wine industry ambassador. Greer now combines her passion for wine with her desire to inspire others, creating a unique voice in the industry that encourages people to savor life’s moments and pursue new passions, no matter the obstacles.

Workshops (1)

From Concept to Completion

4 hours

Whether you need to present your ideas to an audience with no expertise in your field or you want to help your communications team articulate your story in a clearer, more impactful way, this workshop is for you. From Concept to Completion walks workshop participants through the process of developing compelling marketing collateral designed to drive action and results. You will learn a variety of communications terms, formats and platforms, as well as the science behind how audiences absorb information. After completing this workshop you will be a better communicator and have the ability to help your communications team bring brilliant ideas to life.

Past talks (1)

Imperfection is Perfectly Perfect

University of Kentucky Women's Forum

Lexington. KY

December 7, 2022

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PR & Communications

Social & Political

Media & Marketing