

Steal the Show with Michael Port
Michael Port
Speeches, job interviews, deal-closing pitches. Do you know the best way to handle yourself in the spotlight? Steal the Show from Heroic Public Speaking is a fast track to learning what it takes to engage your listeners, manage your nerves, and maximize your message's impact in every situation, every time.
Through interviews with top performers, listener Q&As, and expert chats with Heroic Public Speaking staff, we’ll help you make the most of every public speaking opportunity to improve results in every aspect of your life. At Heroic Public Speaking, we believe that the most transformative speeches change the world and the people in it—including the speaker.
Your host Michael Port is the Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking and a former professional actor, having guest starred on shows like Sex and The City, Law and Order, Third Watch, and many others. He is the New York Times bestselling author of 9 books on the topics of business and public speaking, including Book Yourself Solid, Steal the Show, and The Referable Speaker.
Through interviews with top performers, listener Q&As, and expert chats with Heroic Public Speaking staff, we’ll help you make the most of every public speaking opportunity to improve results in every aspect of your life. At Heroic Public Speaking, we believe that the most transformative speeches change the world and the people in it—including the speaker.
Your host Michael Port is the Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking and a former professional actor, having guest starred on shows like Sex and The City, Law and Order, Third Watch, and many others. He is the New York Times bestselling author of 9 books on the topics of business and public speaking, including Book Yourself Solid, Steal the Show, and The Referable Speaker.
Episodes
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Nov 4, 2015 • 7min
042 #ShowStopper: The 3 Public Speaking Habits to Turn Audiences Off
Sometimes it’s the simple things that negatively impact your performance. Learn how to avoid the 3 public speaking habits that turn audiences off.
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Nov 3, 2015 • 10min
041 How to Feel Good about Your Work
Do you tend to comment, judge and apologize during rehearsal or performance? Tips on how to feel good about your work, and improve your presentation the right way.http://stealtheshow.comGive us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Nov 2, 2015 • 23min
040 How to be in the Right Emotional, Physical and Mental States When Performing
How to authentically create the emotional response in your audience, and not to take on any “negative energy”? Michael and Amy share public speaking tips.
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Oct 30, 2015 • 18min
039 Common Questions: How to Get Decision Makers to Say YES, Get Clients from Speaking, and Decide How Many Speeches to Give
How to get decision makers to say YES, when you know they are skeptical; How to “Call-to-Action” without being perceived sleazy or pushy;How many speeches to give to showcase your particular expertise.
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Oct 29, 2015 • 5min
038 Celebrate Your Wins and Have a Good Time
Want to have more joy in life while chasing big goals? This is an episode on why you need to celebrate your wins TODAY.http://stealtheshow.comGive us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Oct 28, 2015 • 5min
037 #ShowStopper: These 3 Public Speaking Habits May Put Your Audience to Sleep
There are 3 public speaking habits that may put your audience to sleep. The good news is, they can be easily changed, once you develop the awareness.
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Oct 27, 2015 • 20min
036 What to Wear and What Not to Wear
You can influence the way people think about you by choosing the right clothing. This episode provides practical tips for what to wear and what not to wear.
How to dress so you look good and are consistent with your brand;What to wear and what not to wear for men;What to wear and what not to wear for women, and what hairstyles to avoid.
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Oct 26, 2015 • 20min
035 You Don't Need to be Different to Make a Difference (AKA: How to Handle Negative Feedback)
Do you worry about criticism, and put off the release of your creative work? Learn how you don’t need to be different to make a difference, and tips on how to handle negative feedback.http://stealtheshow.comGive us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Oct 23, 2015 • 9min
034 Common Questions: To Use Slides or Not to Use (and How Many Should I Have)
"Should I use slides or not to use slides during my speaking, and how many is a good number?"
"How much technology should I incorporate?"
Answer to common public speaking questions.
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Oct 22, 2015 • 9min
033 How to Perform Authentically, Honestly, and Naturally
How can you have a compelling performance, and achieve your goals without appearing fake or manipulative? Tips on how to perform authentically.http://stealtheshow.comGive us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews