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Steal the Show with Michael Port

166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 254 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Season 5 Wrap Up and Reflections

August 01, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.98 MB

Michael looks back on the conversations he had this season and shares his thoughts on how you can apply what we learned from our guests. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

How to Use Writing as a Thought Leader

July 25, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Michael talks to Heroic Public Speaking’s Brand and Communications Director, Dylan Gallimore, about how to translate brand values into engaging communications. Dylan shares his approach to writing, and how you can use writing to connect with your audience and communicate who you are as a thought leader. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Partnering with Speakers Bureaus

July 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 167 MB

One of the most common questions we get from speakers is “how do I get a speakers bureau to represent me?” It can feel like a big mystery, especially when you’re new to the industry. So we reached to the smartest person we know when it comes to partnering with speakers bureaus. Martin Perelmuter is co-founder of Speakers Spotlight. His views on the speaking industry have appeared in numerous media outlets, and have been published in over 60 countries. Martin has been a guest lecturer at se...

Listener Q&A: Gimmick-Free Creativity, Showing vs. Telling, and Recovering When You Bomb

July 11, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MB

Michael answers your questions with the help of Heroic Public Speaking’s Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen. Learn how to be creative without gimmicks, make dry information memorable, and recover when you bomb. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Forgiveness is a High Performance Tool

July 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Orlando Bowen is a former professional football player whose career was cut short by a vicious attack. As a keynote speaker, he empowers people to overcome adversity, find their passion, and use their gifts to serve. In this episode, Orlando talks to Michael about his story, his work, and his deep commitment to community through his speaking and youth training programs. He also talks openly about race and how being a black man in an overwhelming white space impacts his approach to performi...

Is Social Media Still Worth Your Time?

June 27, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Heroic Public Speaking’s own Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen, drops hard won wisdom about how to leverage social media to build your brand as a thought leader. This eye-opening episode will change your mind about social media and give you key strategies for how to make it more than worth your time. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Create Transformational Experiences on Video

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

This week’s guest is a breath of fresh air with amazing energy. She’s also your secret weapon for leveling up your online video performances. Luria Petrucci is the founder of Live Streaming Pros. In the past 17 years, Luria has produced over six thousand videos and live streams—generating over a billion views. She’s been called on by CNN, FOX, NBC and other major media outlets to share her wisdom on creating transformational experiences with video. Michael spoke with Luria about what wor...

Listener Q&A: How to Get the Gigs You Want

June 13, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MB

Michael answers your questions with the help of Heroic Public Speaking’s Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen. Get all the juicy details on booking speeches, establishing your brand identity as a speaker, and becoming a true performer.  For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Change Is Inevitable. Will You Evolve With It?

June 06, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Change can be hard. That’s just human. But as visionary speakers, we need to think differently about the fear that comes with change. Because change is what drives our evolution. Change and our intentional choices about what comes next. Which is why we’re kicking off this new season of the podcast with Judson Laipply. Judson is a professional speaker and the world’s first YouTube star. His Evolution of Dance video was the first video ever to hit one hundred million views. As a speaker, J...

Steal the Show is back for Season 5!

May 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 3.1 MB

Steal the Show is back with a new season just in time for summer listening! We hope you’ll take us with you in your ears as you kick back on the beach, in the mountains, or wherever you take a summer pause. Learn what’s coming in this short season trailer from Michael. New episodes begin June 6. For more about Heroic Public Speaking’s evolution, check out our new Substack.

S4E10 Keeping More of What You Make

April 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

On our Season Four finale, we’ve saved the best for last. (Well, not necessarily, but that’s a thing people still say, right?) Either way, this episode is a big one. On this episode, we get into the weeds on how you can keep more of your money—period. That means breaking down and clarifying some of the most confusing and obscure questions around taxes. (Yes, that’s right, we’re finally getting around to taxes.) With a whole year between now and Tax Day 2023, it’s the perfect time to dive i...

S4E9 Keeping Your Income, Your Family, and Your Estate Safe and Sound

April 19, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

You work hard. Very hard. You strive to grow your business and build wealth so that you can create financial stability not just for yourself, but your loved ones.   On this episode, we talk about what it takes to protect the results of all your hard work—and to keep safe the things that matter most in life. We break down the most impactful strategies for protecting your income, family, and estate. As Michael says in the episode, there are no guarantees in life. But listening to this epis...

S4E8 Asset Allocation

April 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB

On this episode, Michael and Matt explore the concept of portfolio asset allocation—and how to take emotion out of your investment decisions.  If you’re someone who’s interested in maximizing gains and minimizing losses in the stock market, this episode is for you. Michael and Matt cover what it means to time the market, how to build effective investment strategies, and how to stick to a long-term investment philosophy. For this episode's transcript and links to resources and other podca...

S4E7 Money Advisors: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

April 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

At times, the world of business and finance can seem like the wild west—and when it comes to money advisors, things are no different. You’ve got your white hats, your black hats, and a whole mess of ugliness in between. On this episode, Michael and Matt saddle up and ride out into the rugged wilderness of financial advisors. They break down what makes a great financial advisor—and all the red flags that you should be on the lookout for so you can tell the good guys from the bandits. This e...

S4E6 What To Do With Additional Savings?

March 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

On this episode, Michael and Matt break out their magnifying glasses and plaid Sherlock Holmes caps as they launch a live investigation into how speakers and entrepreneurs like you should think about additional savings. This is one of those drinking-water-out-of-a-firehose episodes that’ll make you say, “Oh, wow, there’s so much I didn’t know I needed to know.” Michael and Matt uncover and share a ton of useful information that will open your eyes to new ways to make financial decisions an...

It Doesn’t Matter What You Did Before (Michael's Soapbox)

March 25, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

Whoa, what’s this? A bonus episode? Huh? Wha? That’s right. Welcome to the very first episode of Steal the Show: Michael’s Soapbox, our brand new bonus episode series. On this episode, Michael takes on one of the biggest questions that most aspiring speakers grapple with early in their careers: “What if what I’ve done in the past isn’t good enough to get me speaking gigs now?” The answer? It doesn’t matter what you did before. Drawing on inspiring real world examples and the research he did ...

S4E5 Turning Your Business Into Your Own Family Bank

March 22, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 62.2 MB

On this episode, we investigate an innovative way to think about your business: as your own, personal family bank. Any business owner or aspiring entrepreneur can benefit from thinking of their business in these terms. We discuss what that shift in perspective means and the implications it can have for your business and future. Plus—and maybe most importantly—we break down how to actually do it. You can (and quite possibly should) set up your business as your own personal family bank. Th...

S4E4 Increasing Cash Flow Through Savings and Efficiency. (Plus, Debt!)

March 15, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Uh oh. There’s that word. “Debt.” It’s a little scary, isn’t it? Well, go ahead and tap the play button, anyway—this episode will help put your mind at ease. On this episode, we talk about things that you and your business can do right now to start increasing cash flow. (And who doesn’t want to do that?) And yes, we also discuss that dreaded thing known as “debt”...but what we have to say may just help you pick up a few key strategies for paying it down. You’ll finish this episode feelin...

S4E3 Setting up Your Business Operations, Personal Operations, and Bookkeeping for Financial Success

March 08, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

On this episode, we take a hard look at a tricky question: “How should I set up my business?”   As speakers and entrepreneurs, we want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to set our businesses up for success. But that doesn’t mean we’re not susceptible to confusion, bad habits, outdated ways of thinking, or just plain old anxiety—we are. And those things can hold us back.   Drawing on our own personal experience as entrepreneurs (plus Matt’s invaluable expertise as a financial...

S4E2 How to Speak the Secret Language of Business Jargon

March 01, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

On this episode, we decode the previously impenetrable ancient language known as “business jargon.” Like your own personal Rosetta Stone, we plunge headfirst into the deliberately confusing language of business and break it down for you piece by piece. Click here for the transcript and other episodes of the Steal the Show podcast: https://StealtheShow.com/podcast/s4e2-how-to-speak-the-secret-language-of-business-jargon/  

S4E1 Introduction to Speakers with Money

February 22, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

Welcome to Steal the Show Season 4: Speakers with Money. On this introductory episode, we’re joined by season-long guest co-host Matt Rzepka, founder and owner of specialized financial services firm Valley Oak. Now, maybe you’re thinking, “Hmm. Business? Finance? Specialized services firm? Is this for me?” It is. We believe everyone can benefit from a better understanding of how money works—and we don’t think it needs to be boring or confusing. Whether you’re a professional speaker, a...

Season 4 Teaser

February 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.12 MB

New ideas. New discussions. New intro music. (Featuring an absolutely screamin’ saxophone.) Steal the Show is BACK. Check out this teaser episode for a sneak preview of all the good things to come.

140 How Danny Iny Pivoted from Hosting an In-Person Event to a Profitable Virtual Event

April 28, 2020 13:07 - 57 minutes - 35.3 MB

Three weeks before the annual LIFT event, Danny Iny had to make a decision: cancel because of growing coronavirus concerns or keep moving forward. He did a little bit of both, which wound up being a million dollar choice.  Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/140-how-danny-iny-pivoted-from-hosting-an-in-person-event-to-a-profitable-virtual-event/. 

139 Profit First Innovator Mike Michalowicz on Entrepreneurship Simplified in Uncertain Times

April 14, 2020 13:39 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB

Welcome to our first recording since social distancing. And if there’s any message we’d want to hug, it’s the words of Mike Michalowicz. From micro- to macro-crises, we cover how to prep your business when the economy is not on your side. This episode is as fun as riding an electric bike indoors. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/139-profit-first-innovator-mike-michalowicz-on-entrepreneurship-simplified-in-uncertain-times/. 

138 Duct Tape Marketer John Jantsch on Becoming a Self-Reliant Entrepreneur

March 17, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 64.2 MB

Did you know that 19th century thinkers hold the secrets for today’s successful entrepreneurs? We’re talking about the practices and philosophies that help entrepreneurs become self-reliant. John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker, and author of Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine, and SEO for Growth. His newest work, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: 366 Daily Meditations to Feed Your Soul and Grow Your Business challenges entrepreneurs...

137 Terrible, Thanks for Asking Podcast Host Nora McInerny on Bringing Emotional Truths to Difficult Topics

March 10, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 43.2 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about how to share emotional topics on stage so that you and the audience both feel safe.  Nora McInerny is the best-selling author of the best-selling books, It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too) and No Happy Endings, as well as The Hot Young Widows Club. She hosts the award-winning podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, and presented on the TED mainstage. The founder of the non-profit Still Kickin, Nora contributes to Time, Slate, and ...

136 Founding NY Times Branded Content Editor Melanie Deziel on Pumping Content Fuel to Your Speeches

March 03, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about using the tenets of journalism to produce good content for the stage.  Melanie Deziel is the founder of StoryFuel, which teaches marketers, publishers, creators and companies of all sizes how to tell better brand stories. She’s a keynote speaker, author, award-winning branded content creator, and lifelong storyteller who is on a mission to share the power of compelling and credible content with others. Her new book is The Content Fu...

135 Stephan Spencer SEO Expert on What it Takes to Make a Top-Ranking Speaker Site

February 25, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about using search engine optimization (SEO) to drive conference organizers and meeting planners to your speaker website.  Stephan Spencer is an SEO expert and bestselling author of three books: The Art of SEO, Social eCommerce, and Google Power Search.  He has optimized the websites of some of the biggest brands in the world, including Chanel,  Sony, Volvo, and Zappos. He founded the marketing agency Netconcepts, which was acquired in 20...

134 Grant Baldwin on Speaking on the College Circuit

February 18, 2020 13:30 - 54 minutes - 70.3 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we dive into launching a successful speaking career at schools and universities and beyond. Grant Baldwin is the founder of The Speaker Lab, a training company that helps public speakers learn how to find and book speaking gigs. He has delivered nearly one thousand presentations to more than 500,000 people in 47 states and has keynoted events for audiences as large as 13,000. His newest book (co-authored with Jeff Goins) is The Successful Speaker: Five...

133 Sally Hogshead’s Top-Notch Tips to Fascinate Any Audience

February 04, 2020 13:30 - 53 minutes - 64 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about what it takes to transform from a good speaker to a fascinating one who stands out from the crowd. At just 24, Sally Hogshead was the most-awarded advertising copywriter in the United States. Since then, she has been inducted into the National Speakers Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame and has published New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books. The creator of the Fascination Advantage®, the first communication asses...

132 Steve Drum on Performing in High Stakes Situations

January 28, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about how to rely on your training on stage and off. Steve Drum is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief, recently retiring from a 27-year career of, he says, “jumping out of planes and kicking in doors.” He helped develop a “Warrior Toughness” training program for the U.S. Navy, ultimately changing the way the military branch prepares young sailors and offices for the acute stress of intense combat operations. A two-time Heroic Public Speakin...

131 Rohit Bhargava on “Non-Obvious” Ways to Become a Better Speaker

January 21, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about “non-obvious” ways to provide more value to meeting planners and organizers, as well as audiences and fans. Rohit Bhargava is the founder and Chief Trend Curator for the Non-Obvious Company and the bestselling author of six books. His latest book, for the new decade, is Non-Obvious Megatrends. He is widely considered one of the most entertaining and original keynote speakers on business trends and marketing in the world. Read more ...

130 Dorie Clark on Reinventing Yourself

January 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about reinventing yourself as a speaker, author, and thought leader. Dorie Clark is a self-reinvention and branding expert and the author of  Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and the Washington Post bestseller and Forbes Top 10 Business Book of the Year, Stand Out.  She delivers dozens of keynotes per year and has appeared on the TEDx stage three times. Named on the 2019 Thinkers50 list, which identifies leading management thinkers, D...

129 David Meerman Scott on How to Turn Audience Members into Raving Fans

January 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about the neuroscience of fandom and how speakers can use it to connect with audiences and build a following. David Meerman Scott is the author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR, with more than 400,000 copies sold in English and available in 29 languages. His newest book, Fanocracy, co-written with his daughter Reiko, is about turning fans into customers and customers into fans. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/129-dav...

128 Ann Handley on Serving Your Audience Through Better Storytelling

December 31, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about using the tricks of the journalism trade for producing better storytelling online and on stage.  Ann Handley is a digital marketing pioneer and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Everybody Writes and Content Rules. Named by IBM as one of the seven people shaping modern marketing, she has more than 400,000 LinkedIn followers. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/128-ann-handley-serving-audience-better...

055 Unlock Erotic Intelligence in the Bedroom and the Boardroom with Esther Perel

December 24, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Want to learn how to unlock erotic intelligence in the bedroom and the boardroom? Listen in as I interview Esther Perel, who is an author and a couples therapist. She has been recognized as one of the world's most original and insightful thinkers about couples, sexuality, and the peculiar paradoxes found in modern marriage. Esther Perel wrote her first groundbreaking book called, "Mating in Captivity," which introduced Americans to the inherent conflict between emotionally safe but boring ...

127 Alan Stein on How a Sports Mindset Can Up-Level Your Speaking Career

December 12, 2019 13:24 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about raising your speaking game using sports performance principles.  Alan Stein, Jr. worked as a performance coach for some of the highest-performing athletes on the planet, including NBA superstar Kevin Durant. He shows us how the lessons he taught top athletes can bring out the best in any performance. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/127-alan-stein-sports-mindset-can-level-speaking-career/. 

126 Scott Stratten on Harnessing Your Personality for Fun and Profit

December 10, 2019 13:13 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about crafting a speaking career that suits your personality and life goals.  Scott Stratten co-founded UnMarketing and co-hosts the UnPodcast with his wife and business partner, Alison Stratten. Together, they’ve published five bestselling business books and recently released, The Jackass Whisperer: How to Deal with the Worst People at Work, at Home and Online—Even When the Jackass is You. He shares what he’s learned from delivering upwa...

125 Simon T. Bailey on Quitting your Full-Time Job to be a Pro Speaker

December 03, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about the value that speakers bring to the stage...and beyond. Simon T. Bailey is an author and the leader of the SPARK Movement whose purpose is to ignite sustainable transformation in people, systems, and nations. A former Sales Director for the Disney Institute, he shares his secrets for giving audiences not just what they want, but what they need. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/125-simon-t-bailey-quitting-full-time-...

125 Simon T. Bailey on Quitting your Full-Time Job to be a Pro Speaker

December 03, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about the value that speakers bring to the stage...and beyond. Simon T. Bailey is an author and the leader of the SPARK Movement whose purpose is to ignite sustainable transformation in people, systems, and nations. A former Sales Director for the Disney Institute, he shares his secrets for giving audiences not just what they want, but what they need. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/125-simon-t-bailey-quitting-full-time-...

124 Giovanni Marsico on Building Your Tribe

November 19, 2019 15:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about building a community of raving fans. Giovanni Marsico is the founder of the Archangel Summit, an annual gathering of mission-driven entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who want to do well by doing good. He shares with us his vision for creating transformational experiences on stage and behind the scenes. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/124-giovanni-marsico-building-tribe/.

123 Drew Tarvin on Selling a Topic No One's Searching For

November 11, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about adding humor to our speeches and our lives. Drew Tarvin, the world’s first Humor Engineer, with more than 5 million views of his TEDx talk, the “Skill of Humor,” shows us how to infuse the funny into our content and keep on improving despite the haters and the hecklers. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/123-drew-tarvin-selling-topic-no-ones-searching/

122 Phil Jones on Getting the Gigs You Want

November 05, 2019 13:29 - 1 hour - 103 MB

With nearly 120 keynotes and workshops a year, Phil M. Jones is one of the busiest public speakers on the circuit. The author of an award-winning business trilogy that started with Exactly What to Say, Phil’s mastered the art of the speaking business by constantly striving to be better and aim higher. Plus, he finds sales fun. He believes that every speaker can find room for play in their sales, content development, and business-building. It starts with asking the right questions and giving ...

121 Former Yahoo! Executive Tim Sanders Talks Building Long-Term Client Relationships

October 29, 2019 13:48 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re uncovering why some speakers’ careers plateau and how to fix it or prevent it altogether. Tim Sanders—former Yahoo! Chief Solutions Officer, bestselling author, and top-rated leadership keynote speaker—shares his best practices for switching from one-off speaking gigs to cultivating a few accounts that hire you again and again. Read more at https://stealtheshow.com/podcast/121-former-yahoo-executive-tim-sanders-talks-building-long-term-client-...

120 Alison Levine on How to Scale Your Story to a Referable Speech

October 22, 2019 12:30 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

On today’s episode, we talk about how to turn setbacks into wins with Alison Levine: an adventurer, mountaineer, New York Times bestselling author, and public speaker. Alison leveraged her experience climbing seven summits and skiing to both poles into a successful speaking career. Yet, other people have also climbed the world’s highest summits, and, unlike her, they didn’t famously turn back within 100 yards of Mount Everest’s summit. She realized that it wasn’t her life-changing experience...

119 Jay Baer and Daniel Lemin on How to Get  People to Talk About You

September 17, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 70.7 MB

“Those who have the courage to do something distinctly, purposefully, and strategically different will reap the rewards.” - Jay Baer (click to tweet) On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we are discussing talk triggers: the things that brands and businesses do that get us telling stories about them to our friends. However, to create one inside our own company is much easier said than done. That’s why we’re digging into the specific elements required for a talk trigger to be activated....

118 Listener Q&A: How to Make a Dry and Technical Topic Compelling

August 27, 2018 06:00 - 28 minutes - 40.4 MB

 “Our job, as performers, is often to break the rules. That’s what an artist does.” - Michael Port (click to tweet) On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we explore a listener’s question: how do we make the technical appear in technicolor? Well, he doesn’t exactly ask that. But how does a performer compel on a subject matter where the subject matter is dense, slides are expected, and a podium is the norm? Where’s the balance between what’s expected and breaking the rules to create a memo...

117 Giovanni Marsico on How to Fill an Event

August 20, 2018 06:00 - 55 minutes - 77.9 MB

“You have to make it easy for other people to communicate the transformation. Not for you to communicate it for other people.” - Giovanni Marsico (click to tweet) Thanks to social media, we have the opportunity to engage with audiences before, during, and after events. When we do this, the in-person experience becomes something entirely different for the viewer: it’s the beginning of a performance. Because audience members participated in the conversation online, they feel like a contrib...

116 Amy Port on Rising Up to The Challenge (Part 2 of 2)

August 13, 2018 04:04 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB

“In this business, you are not doing anything alone.” - Amy Port (click to tweet) On today’s episode of Steal The Show, we are joined by Amy Port for Part 2 of our conversation. Amy is the Co-Founder & President of Heroic Public Speaking, and today she unpacks the mechanics behind the keynote we delivered at the National Speakers Association Influence 2018 conference. Tune in to hear the principles we apply to rehearsal, so you too can deliver the same caliber performance. Last week’...

115 Amy Port on Writing and Performing a Killer Keynote (Part 1 of 2)

August 06, 2018 17:16 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MB

“If you’re having to decide whether you should do A or B with your time—you should just wake up earlier.” - Amy Port (click to tweet) We’ve all been to the convention, where we spend our days sitting in lectures back-to-back, listening to speakers read from their slides. It’s undeniably forgettable, yet we find most abiding by this template when they’re on stage. So the question becomes: how do you abandon this formula to make a memorable speech.   On today’s episode of Steal the Sho...

Guests

Jordan Harbinger
3 Episodes
Esther Perel
2 Episodes
Grant Baldwin
2 Episodes
Jay Baer
2 Episodes
Mitch Joel
2 Episodes
Anthony Iannarino
1 Episode
Bob Burg
1 Episode
David Stein
1 Episode
Dorie Clark
1 Episode
Greg Smith
1 Episode
John Lee Dumas
1 Episode
John Ruhlin
1 Episode
Jonathan Fields
1 Episode
Marcus Sheridan
1 Episode
Michael Hyatt
1 Episode
Mike Michalowicz
1 Episode
Nora McInerny
1 Episode
Sally Hogshead
1 Episode
Seth Godin
1 Episode