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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Jun 13, 2016 • 31min
072 Adam Grant vs. Brene Brown: What is Authenticity?
Adam Grant vs. Brene Brown: What is Authenticity? In this episode we will analyze two different opinions of two great people regarding authenticity and the role it plays in our everyday lives. 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
May 16, 2016 • 36min
071 Twenty-Nine Things NOT to Do When Giving a Speech
Get ready to fearlessly step on stage in front of an audience. This episode highlights 29 things NOT to do when giving a 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
May 9, 2016 • 59min
070 The Business of Speaking for Women, Business Models for Speakers, and much more with Neen James
Tips on how to price your speaking fee; and how to use social media for your business. Neen James and I also discuss the rewards and the challenges of being a woman professional speaker. Neen is a published author of eight books, including "Folding Time." Her latest book, "Attention Pays: Creating Moments That Matter," is all about focusing on what’s important in our lives so we can create those moments that matter. Find out more about Neen James and her upcoming projects. 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
May 2, 2016 • 57min
069 Bob Burg on How Being a Better Performer Makes You a Better Leader and Go-Giver
How to distinguish yourself as a business person, and have
effective leadership - Bob Burg joins me in the discussion.
Bob Burg speaks for corporations and associations
internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and
numerous direct sales organizations.
Bob was best known for his book "Endless Referrals," but over
the past few years it’s his business parable, "The Go-Giver"
(coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the imagination
of his readers. You should also check out his most recent release
"The Go-Giver Leader."
In this episode we discussed:
Tips on successful selling - "The Go-Giver" style. (8:58)
How to distinguish yourself in today's competitive marketplace.
(14:39)
5 Elements of Value: Excellence, Consistency, Attention, Empathy,
and Appreciation. (15:43)
How to influence others - "pushing" or "pulling"? (32:52)
How to find and keep the right mentor. (40:43)
Find out more about The Go-Giver, The Go-Giver Leader, and The
Go-Giver Podcast.
Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com
Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com
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Apr 27, 2016 • 1h 7min
068 Scott Stratten - Confidence, Delivery, and Marketing for Speakers
Scott Stratten and I discussed what NOT to do while marketing on
social media; and the best ways to capture your audience’s
attention.
Scott Stratten is the President of Un-Marketing. He is an expert
in Viral, Social, and Authentic Marketing which he calls
Un-Marketing. Formerly a music industry marketer, national sales
training manager and a Professor at the Sheridan College School of
Business, he ran his “UnAgency” for a nearly a decade before solely
focusing on speaking at events for companies like PepsiCo, Adobe,
and Red Cross when they need help guiding their way through
the viral/social media and relationship marketing landscape.
Scott now has over 175,000 Twitter followers and was named one
of the top 5 social media influencers in the world on Forbes. He
has written four best-selling business books, the newest being
“UnSelling: The New Customer Experience“, which
was just named “Sales Book of the Year” by 1-800-CEOREAD.
In this episode we discussed:
What captures your audience’s attention.
(09:54)
Biggest mistakes people make while marketing on social
media. (11:21)
The correct way to use social media groups to your
advantage. (17:19)
How to choose the right members for your social media
group. (21:21)
Why you should always be yourself on and off the stage.
(37:13)
Effective speech delivery. (42:45)
The benefit of getting feedback from others.
(45:06)
Mar 14, 2016 • 53min
067 Creative Path to Successful Speaking with Mitch Joel
Mitch Joel is an author, blogger, podcaster, and passionate speaker who connects with people worldwide by sharing his innovation insights on digital marketing and business transformation. In addition to being the president of Mirum, a digital marketing agency, he is also the host of the podcast, Grove.
Mitch's books, "Six Pixels of Separation" and "Ctrl Alt Delete" are both business best sellers. His next book, "Algorithm", will creatively examine the future of business by blending data and creativity.
Find out more about Mitch Joel and his upcoming projects.
Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com
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Mar 9, 2016 • 17min
066 The Answer to the Question I'm asked Most Often
What's your biggest fear? In this episode I share my own fear, how I overcame, and tips on how you can conquer yours.
The fear of rejection. (2:36)
The danger of living your life to get approval from others. (7:00)
My own fear and what I did to overcome. (13:35)
Encourage others by expressing your thoughts about your current fears, or the fears you have overcome on my Facebook page.
Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com
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Mar 7, 2016 • 6min
065 The Easiest Way to Demonstrate Credibility
Would you like to know how to gain the trust of your listeners? This episode considers the easiest way to demonstrate credibility with your audience.
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Mar 2, 2016 • 16min
064 What's Important and What's not as a Performer
This episode highlights some key points from the Heroic Public Speaking Live Event on how to improve as a performer and public speaker.
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Feb 15, 2016 • 35min
063 Hug Your Haters - with Jay Baer
Want to know why you should hug your haters, and use their complaints to strengthen your business? Listen in as I interview Jay Baer. Jay is a business strategist, and he is the founder of the strategy consulting firm, Convince and Convert. Jay is also a New York Times best-selling author of five books. His latest book, "Hug Your Haters" helps businesses understand how to handle unhappy customers.
You can learn more about Jay Baer and his book "Hug Your Haters".
Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com
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