Steal the Show with Michael Port
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 254 ratingsSpeeches, 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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064 What's Important and What's not as a Performer
March 02, 2016 06:00 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBThis episode highlights some key points from the Heroic Public Speaking Live Event on how to improve as a performer and public speaker. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
063 Hug Your Haters - with Jay Baer
February 15, 2016 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWant 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 htt...
062 Crushing Your Biggest Goal in 100 Days with Legendary host of Entrepreneur On Fire, John Lee Dumas
January 25, 2016 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWant to accomplish your biggest goal in 100 days? Listen in as Legendary host of Entrepreneur On Fire, John Lee Dumas discusses how you can achieve your goals. You can learn more about John Lee Dumas and his book "The Freedom Journal." Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
061 Getting Booked to Speak (Two Podcasts in One: Michael Port and Grant Baldwin)
January 11, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWant to know the secrets to getting booked and paid to speak? Listen in as Grant Baldwin and I unite our two podcasts in one to show you how to be a successful speaker. Find out more about Grant Baldwin and his Podcast. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
060 Hacking Your Way into Pro Speaking and Making Big Money Self-Publishing Books with Mike Michalowicz
December 30, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWant to learn how to hack your way into pro public speaking and make big money self-publishing books? Listen in as I interview Mike Michalowicz. He is a former MSNBC business makeover expert, and is currently a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics. Mike Michalowicz is an author, entrepreneur, and lecturer. He is the author of "Profit First, "The Pumpkin Plan", and "The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur." His book "The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur" was deemed by Business Week as...
059 You Can be Funny: Award Winning Comedian Ron Tite Shares Secrets of the Comedy Masters
December 28, 2015 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBWant to know how to be funny while keeping an audience connected to your speech? Listen in as Award Winning Comedian Ron Tite shares secrets of the comedy masters on humor and public speaking. Ron Tite has been an award winning advertising Writer and Creative Director for some of the world’s most respected brands including Air France, Evian, Fidelity, Hershey, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Intel, Microsoft, Volvo, and many others. He is founder and CEO of The Tite Group, Executive Producer & ...
058 Speaker Agent Spills the Beans About What it Takes to Succeed as Professional Speaker
December 23, 2015 06:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MBWould you like to know what it takes to succeed as a professional speaker? Listen in as speaker agent Christa Haberstock shares industry secrets! Christa Haberstock manages, consults and represents a cadre of world class, Hall of Fame corporate talent at See Agency. The industry's fastest growing speaker management outfit. And for 10 years, as Vice President and top producer, at a powerhouse speaker's bureau, Christa booked over $1 million dollars of talent annually into corporate and assoc...
057 Seth Godin on Public Speaking and Performing During High Stakes Situations
December 21, 2015 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBSeth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. Seth's newest book, What To Do When It's Your Turn, is already a bestseller. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give us a review and help others fi...
056 Award Winning Professor on the Science Behind Deciphering Non-Verbal Cues and Performing in High Stress Situations
December 14, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWould you like to learn the science behind deciphering non-verbal cues and performing in high stress situations? Listen in as Award Winning Professor Michael Bernstein discusses how you can improve your communication skills with non-verbal cues. Michael is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Penn State Abington. He received a National Science Foundation grant, and won several Penn State accolades, such as the Faculty Senate Scholar award, Faculty Senate Outstanding Teaching award and th...
055 Unlock Erotic Intelligence in the Bedroom and the Boardroom with Esther Perel
December 09, 2015 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBHow can your perception in the bedroom relate directly to your speaking performance in the boardroom? Listen in as Author, Esther Perel, expounds on the connection between your intelligence in the bedroom and the boardroom. Author, Esther Perel wrote her first groundbreaking book called, "Mating in Captivity," which introduced Americans to the inherent conflict between emotionally safe but boring intimacy, and thrilling but potentially risky eroticism, love, and lust. She's currently at wo...
054 Finding Your Voice and Overcoming Resistance with Artistic Director Melissa Friedman
December 07, 2015 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWant to know how someone young or old can change how they behave, interact, collaborate, and even transform their lives as a result of learning performance skills? Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Epic Theatre Ensemble, Melissa Friedman will show you how to find your voice in an inventive way. As an actor, Melissa has performed in numerous Epic Off-Broadway productions including Hannah and Martin, Einstein's Gift, and A Hard Heart. As a Director, her credits include 13 Shakespeare remix ...
053 Celebrity Voice Coach Ursula Meyer on How to Project a Powerful Presence with Your Voice
December 04, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWould you like to captivate an audience with a confident and persuasive speech? Listen in as Celebrity Voice Coach Ursula Meyer discusses how you can use your voice to attract and hold the attention of your audience. Ursula Meyer has been a voice coach for 30 years. She has taught at the Yale School of Drama and she's currently teaching at UC San Diego. Ursula has coached voice, speech and accents extensively in regional theatres around the country. She has also taught voice for 15 seasons ...
052 Part II: (Hysterical) More Jordan, Host of Art of Charm - How His Stolen Toilet Seat Ended up on NBC Nightly News
December 02, 2015 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBWhat do you do when your toilet seat from Asia gets stolen? Jordan Harbinger, co-founder of The Art of Charm enlightens you on how he handled this unfortunate mishap. Jordan Harbinger is also the host of the Art of Charm, one of the most popular podcasts in the world with over two million downloads, every single month. The Art of Charm has been covered by Forbes, NPR, the Today Show, Esquire Magazine, Saturday Night Live, and MSNBC. Listen to Part I when Jordan talks about authentic networ...
051 Host of Art of Charm, Jordan Harbinger, on Authentic Performance in Networking and More... (Part I)
November 30, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWould you like to polish up on your networking performance skills? Listen in as the Host of Art of Charm, Jordan Harbinger, explores ways in which you can make an authentic connection with others at your next networking event. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
051 Jordan Harbinger on Authentic Performance in Networking and More... (Part I)
November 30, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWould you like to polish up on your networking performance skills? Listen in as the Host of Art of Charm, Jordan Harbinger, explores ways in which you can make an authentic connection with others at your next networking event. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
050 On-Camera Techniques for the NON-actor with Director Dan Cordle
November 18, 2015 06:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBWant to know how to look awesome on camera for your promotional videos, Skype conversations, Periscope, Blab, YouTube videos, live streaming? Dan Cordle is the founder of The Film Practice and Scribe Films, and the director of the Chekhov Film Project. He's taught improvisation for nine years at NYU's graduate acting program, including his one-of-a-kind course, Improvisation for the Camera. Dan is also a teacher for Heroic Public Speaking. Tips for Acting Like a Professional Actor [3:29, 1...
049 How to Stop Sweating, Shaking, and Breaking out in Hives
November 16, 2015 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBWhat should you do when you get really nervous? How to stop sweating, turning red, shaking… What works and what doesn’t? Ideas discussed: Should you imagine there are only friends and family in the audience? Should you take deeper breath? Should you drink ice water? Drink less caffeine? And the cooling towel mentioned in this episode http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UR4GYUO Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions [email protected] Give...
048 What a 10-year-old Can Tell Us about Performing
November 13, 2015 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBWhat does my 10-year-old son know about communicating and performing? How does he think about his entrepreneurial dad? Interview with Jake. http://stealtheshow.com
047 Common Questions: Do I Need a Compelling Personal Story in My Speech?
November 12, 2015 06:00 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBDo you need to have an “incredibly important” personal story to make your speech compelling? The answer might surprise you. http://stealtheshow.com
046 The Time I Bombed a Speech
November 11, 2015 11:56 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThere was a time I totally bombed a speech. The conference organizer was very disappointed. I share in this episode how I recovered, and how you can avoid it. Watch an excerpt of “The Think Big Revolution” Keynote on http://www.michaelport.com/ or on Youtube https://youtu.be/zsLOBRPZ3pI
045 Common Questions: The Podcasts I Listen to
November 09, 2015 06:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBThe top podcasts I subscribe to. I explain in this episode why I love them, and how they might help you with your goals. http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/podcasts-i-listen-to/
044 Common Questions: How to Take Feedback
November 06, 2015 06:00 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBHow to know what feedback to consider, and how to purposefully ask for feedback to improve your performance. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
043 Five Tips for Better Vocal Health
November 05, 2015 06:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat to do when your performance is coming up and you don’t feel well, or you are sounding scratchy. Michael and Amy share 5 tips for better vocal health. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
042 #ShowStopper: The 3 Public Speaking Habits to Turn Audiences Off
November 04, 2015 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.72 MBSometimes it’s the simple things that negatively impact your performance. Learn how to avoid the 3 public speaking habits that turn audiences off. http://stealtheshow.com
041 How to Feel Good about Your Work
November 03, 2015 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.62 MBDo 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.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
040 How to be in the Right Emotional, Physical and Mental States When Performing
November 02, 2015 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBHow to authentically create the emotional response in your audience, and not to take on any “negative energy”? Michael and Amy share public speaking tips. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
039 Common Questions: How to Get Decision Makers to Say YES, Get Clients from Speaking, and Decide How Many Speeches to Give
October 30, 2015 05:00 - 17 minutes - 17 MBHow 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. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
038 Celebrate Your Wins and Have a Good Time
October 29, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.72 MBWant 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.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
037 #ShowStopper: These 3 Public Speaking Habits May Put Your Audience to Sleep
October 28, 2015 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBThere 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. http://stealtheshow.com
036 What to Wear and What Not to Wear
October 27, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBYou 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. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
035 You Don't Need to be Different to Make a Difference (AKA: How to Handle Negative Feedback)
October 26, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBDo 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.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
034 Common Questions: To Use Slides or Not to Use (and How Many Should I Have)
October 23, 2015 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB"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. http://stealtheshow.com
033 How to Perform Authentically, Honestly, and Naturally
October 22, 2015 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.64 MBHow can you have a compelling performance, and achieve your goals without appearing fake or manipulative? Tips on how to perform authentically. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
032 #ShowStopper The Dangers of Cursing, Pointing, or Apologizing
October 21, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.54 MBCursing, pointing or apologizing, can be public speaking # 1 showstoppers. Learn how they negatively impact your audience and what you should do instead. http://stealtheshow.com
031 What Professional Speakers Do Differently to Make the Big Bucks
October 20, 2015 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBGot talents but haven’t reached your potential? Whether you are a speaker or not, you want to know what professional speakers do differently to be on the A-list. http://stealtheshow.com Give us a review by clicking this link: http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
030 How to Have a Powerful Stage Presence (Even if You're a Wallflower)
October 19, 2015 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBWhether speaking or leading a meeting, you want to have a powerful stage presence so you own the room, earn the respect even if you are nervous or stressed. Tips and steps. Topics covered: Speakers or Leaders - how to own the room and control the energy How to get audience or your team member respect you How not to let your anxiety hinder your presentation How to manage your nerves, and make stress work for you, rather than against you- learn the secrets from professional actors
029 Common Questions: How Can I Nail a Job Interview? How Can I Give a Killer Toast? How Can I Comfortably Talk to a Date?
October 16, 2015 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MB"There is so much competition out there. How can I use “Steal the Show” tips to rock a job interview?" "I am good at delivering business presentations, but I am completely clam up on a date or giving a toast to my family. How can I steal the show in my personal life?" http://stealtheshow.com
028 Using Performance Skills to Lead Teams and Win at Anything
October 15, 2015 05:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBHow to adapt to new situations, play different roles without pretending to be someone you are not. Use this little known technique for leading teams and winning at anything. Topics discussed Changing positions? How to play the right role and win at anything A common trait of the most successful From supporting roles to leadings roles, how to adapt and win http://stealtheshow.com Please leave a review by going to http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews
027 #ShowStopper: Don’t Disappoint Your Audience by Forgetting This...
October 14, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBNormally, a show stopper is good, but in this case it's not. These are the things that will stop your performances, speeches, pitches, negotiations, presentations dead in their tracks. http://stealtheshow.com
026 Three Techniques for Keeping Audiences on the Edge of their Seats
October 13, 2015 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat makes some performance fly high and others fall flat? You will learn 3 techniques for creating compelling content and keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. Topics and tips The secrets to creating compelling content and wowing your audience How to take your audience on an emotional roller coaster ride How you perform in the high stakes of your life will determine the quality of your life. http://stealtheshow.com
025 How to Improvise Your Way into the Hearts and Minds of the Toughest Crowds
October 12, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBGot a tough crowd? Need to conduct a meeting or have a difficult conversation? Learn how to improvise so you move forward and win the crowd. And don’t miss the 3 fun exercises! You will also learn: How to makes your presentation more relevant to the moment How improv and help you conduct a productive meeting How to bounce back after making a mistake in speaking Why improv gives you confidence to adapt to any situation http://stealtheshow.com
024 Common Questions: How Do I Avoid Filler Words (Uh, Right?, So, etc.) During a Presentation
October 09, 2015 05:00 - 3 minutes - 4.08 MB"How can I stop my habits of using filler words?" This episode explains why people use filler words and how to avoid them during your speech or presentation. http://stealtheshow.com
023 How to Handle Q&A: Tips and Traps
October 08, 2015 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBQ&A session during your presentation can be helpful and tricky at the same time. You will learn when best to do Q&A, how to handle difficult questions and gain control of the room. Topics and tips: Why never say “That’s a great question” How to handle a heckler or disruptor How to gain control of the room during Q&A How to respond to tricky questions during Q&A When to do Q&A during your speech http://stealtheshow.com
022 #ShowStopper: What NOT to Do While Telling a Story
October 07, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.99 MBNormally, a show stopper is good, but in this case it's not. These are the things that will stop your performances, speeches, pitches, negotiations, presentations dead in their tracks. http://stealtheshow.com
021 Five Top Tips for Amazing Audience Interaction
October 06, 2015 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBNeed an icebreaker for your presentation? Want to engage your audience and gain control of the room? You will learn 5 techniques for amazing audience interaction. Tips and topics: Icebreaker techniques for speakers How to Build Trust and Intimacy with Your Audience 5 techniques for creating awesome audience interaction Audience interaction - what to do and what NOT TO Audience interaction techniques must be directly proportionate to the trust that you earned. http://stealtheshow.com
020 Crush Your Fears and Silence the Critics
October 05, 2015 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWorry about the critics? Wonder if you have something unique and original to share? Learn tips on how to crush your fears, find your voice, and be authentically confident. Topics covered How to escape the perfection trap and share your voice with confidence What to focus on while presenting in front of others Why “thinking your audience is naked” is not good advice http://stealtheshow.com
019 Common Questions: How Do I Wow My Audience from the Start?
October 02, 2015 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.85 MB"How do I wow my audience right away? What’s the best way to create a powerful opening?" This is one of the most asked questions for speakers. Quick tips in this episode. http://stealtheshow.com
018 The One Thing You Should NEVER Say When Giving a Speech
October 01, 2015 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.93 MBDo you know there is one thing you should never when giving a speech? Speakers tend to use this phrase often, without realizing the negative effect on the audience. http://stealtheshow.com
017 #ShowStopper: Where Not to Stand and What Not to Say
September 30, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MBNormally, a show stopper is good, but in this case it's not. These are the things that will stop your performances, speeches, pitches, negotiations, presentations dead in their tracks. http://stealtheshow.com
016 How to Pace Your Speech for The Best Possible Audience Experience
September 29, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.66 MBDo others say you talk too fast? Learn why slowing down when speaking might be a bad idea, and how you should pace your speech for the best audience experience. http://stealtheshow.com