BOOKS
Penny is a published author with two hard-copy books under her belt. Alongside her online writings, these books work as powerful, pragmatic guides - laying out the strategies in her signature conversational, story-driven style. They’re grounded in theory but built for action, giving you the foundational learning so that when you’re in the room with her - whether real or virtual - you can skip straight to the good stuff.
The Mic Drop
Two Books: One Guide
It started as a simple handout and ended up as a 2-in-1 handbook.
Pfft. Classic Penny move.
Whether you're the one asking the questions or answering them, this flip-format resource helps you become a stronger host and a sharper guest - on stage, on mic, and in all the moments that matter.
Penny Terry has decoded what she’s learned over two decades as a broadcaster, podcaster, speaker, facilitator and executive coach and packed it up into a clever format for leaders, podcasters, change makers and subject matter experts who want to make their mark and make it matter.
She’s blended her real-world experience with evidence, insights and inspiration from some of the world’s best communication minds to create practical tools and tested frameworks that work in the moments that count.
This book is for anyone who wants to create more mic-dropping moments on stage, in meetings, in the media and during important conversations. Inside you’ll find real stories, close to 100 strategies and multiple studies you can use before, during and after each mic-dropping moments.
You’ve read about the Great Toast Theory, now it’s time to work out what happens when you get in front of the mic.
Are you Overdone? Underdone? Too Slick? Too Dry?
This quick quiz will help you identify your default communication settings - those familiar patterns you lean into when the pressure is on. You’ll find out what’s working, what’s not and how to adjust the dial.
There are no wrong answers, just useful insights.
Creating Community Storytellers
Creating Community Storytellers is a practical and inspiring guide that helps everyday people become powerful advocates for young children.
Over five years, Penny Terry worked alongside the Department for Education, Children and Young People and the B4 Early Years Coalition to develop and deliver a project strengthening the voices of those already making a difference in their communities. This book is the culmination of those learnings.
It offers a clear and accessible approach to improving outcomes for young children and their families by changing the way messages are shared. At its heart is a simple but powerful goal: to make sure the right messages reach the right people, in the right way.
Part guidebook, part call-to-action, Creating Community Storytellers shows how personal stories, local knowledge and genuine connection can shift thinking, build momentum, and lead to real change.
Perfect for parents, educators, business owners, and community leaders who want to play a meaningful role in creating communities where every child can thrive - starting now!
To learn more about the content and get a copy of the book, get in touch with the B4 Early Years Coalition here.