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.
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Nov 28, 2016 • 47min
092 Price Matters Most When the Seller Thinks Price Matters Most with the author of Same Side Selling, Ian Altman
Learn how to help your customers make the right decision and seal the deal, when price really matters the most, with Ian Altman. Ian Altman is a multi-bestselling author, strategic advisor, and international keynote speaker. As a successful services and technology CEO for two decades, Ian draws on years of success and research on how customers make decisions. Ian is also the host of the weekly podcast, Grow My Revenue Business Cart. His latest book, Same Side Selling, gives practical steps to break through sales barriers and turn confrontation into cooperation. In addition to Same Side Selling, Ian also wrote Upside-Down Selling and Same Side Improv. In this episode, we discussed: Making the transition from writing books to speaking professionally . (12:29) Common problems that speakers make when trying to deliver value to their audience. (13:20) How and when to raise your speaking fees. (18:06) Why price matters most when the seller believes that price matters most. (28:52) Building a successful online learning center. (38:58) Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Nov 14, 2016 • 10min
091 How to Make Memorization Easier
Are you incorporating this "technique" when you try to memorize your presentation? It's good for your mind and body! Original question from Christian: "...why you think when I work on memorization, walking on a treadmill, it seems to lead to better flow and ability to improvise the speech compared to when I stand or sit. I glance at the script much less often and I feel more connected to the material when moving at four miles per hour. Besides expecting a treadmill to be on stage when I perform, what insight can you share that would achieve the same result. Be well, Christian." Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Nov 7, 2016 • 59min
090 Joey Coleman on Learning Quickly and a Framework for Making your Case
Are you ready to influence an audience with a narrative presentation? Listen in as Joey Coleman explains how to lay the foundation for a memorable speech. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Oct 31, 2016 • 51min
089 Marcus Sheridan on Leading Interactive Workshops and How He's Killing It with Video Marketing
Learn how to inspire and motivate your audiences with video marketing tips from keynote speaker and consultant, Marcus Sheridan. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Oct 24, 2016 • 46min
088 How to Increase Sales Performance and Steal the Show During Pitches with Anthony Iannarino
Increase your sales performance with tips from international sales leader Anthony Iannarino. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Oct 17, 2016 • 56min
087 Nancy Duarte on How to Create and Deliver Epic Performances
Nancy Duarte, a communication expert and author, discusses the art of impactful presentations. She shares her 'dream, leap, fight, arrive' framework, emphasizing storytelling's power in leadership. Nancy explores how emotional connections and authenticity enhance audience engagement, using examples from figures like Jack Ma and Elon Musk. She addresses the challenges of public speaking, offering strategies to manage nerves and cope with rejection. With insights on visual storytelling, Nancy inspires creativity in effective communication.
Oct 10, 2016 • 37min
086 How to Have More Energy for Show Stealing Performances with Celebrity Trainer Todd Durkin
Are you willing to put in the time and energy to enhance your performance skills? Listen in as celebrity trainer Todd Durkin explains how to become a world class performer. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Sep 26, 2016 • 53min
085 How to Facilitate Meetings, Design Conferences, and Moderate Panels with Past President of the NSA
Would you like to know how to facilitate effective meetings from start to finish? Listen in as past president of the NSA, Kristin Arnold shares tips on how to be a successful meeting facilitator and much more. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Sep 19, 2016 • 50min
084 How to Get Booked as a TEDx Speaker and Much More with Tamsen Webster (Executive Producer of TEDxCambridge)
Want to be a TEDx Speaker? Listen in as Executive Producer of TEDxCambridge, Tamsen Webster, discusses how to get booked as a speaker and much more. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
Sep 12, 2016 • 1h 17min
083 A Revolutionary New Experience in Public Speaking with Erik Wahl (World Famous Graffiti Artist and Celebrity Speaker)
Would you like to know how to turn your speech into a performance? Listen in as world famous graffiti artist and celebrity speaker, Erik Wahl discusses a creative way to approach public speaking. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
