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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Episodes
015 How to Talk Funny: Simple Strategies for Bringing Humor into Your Speeches
September 28, 2015 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWant to use humor to connect with your audience? How to write a joke with a great punchline? You will learn tips on how to talk funny and make people laugh. Topics discussed: Should you try to open the speech with a joke? How to make people laugh in your speaking Want to write a joke? Two exercises How not to kill a joke
014 Common Questions: What If I Get Heckled or I Don’t Know the Answer to Their Questions?
September 25, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBCommon public speaking questions answered in this episode: "Audience hijacking microphone, what should I do?" "What if I don’t know the answer to their questions?" "What if I get heckled?" "How to I gain control of the room? " http://stealtheshow.com
013 How to Open a Speech (the Answer May Surprise You)
September 24, 2015 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBA lot of speakers worry about how to open a speech. You will learn the phrases to avoid while beginning your presentation and how to give your audience an amazing experience. Topics and tips: What NOT TO SAY while opening a speech How to give your audience an amazing experience from the start http://stealtheshow.com
012 #ShowStopper: Avoid These Body Movements on Stage
September 23, 2015 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 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
011 Why You Need to Write a Perfect Speaker Bio (and How to Do It)
September 22, 2015 05:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBTopics covered: Your bio is part of your brand - how to write it What to include in your speaker bio How to prep your presenter to introduce you well http://stealtheshow.com
010 The 3 Essential Elements of Content Creation
September 21, 2015 05:00 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBWant to turn your ideas into a polished presentation? Learn 3 essential elements of content creation that demonstrates your expertise and connects with your audience. Tips and topics: How top performers write compelling content How to organize your ideas into a compelling presentation How to create content that persuades 5 Things to consider when you are getting ready for the presentation Proven steps from blank page to polished content http://stealtheshow.com
009 Common Questions: My Mind Blanked During a Presentation. What Should I Do?
September 18, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBHow to recover after your mind blanked during your speech? Where to look and what you should say when that happens. Michael Port on public speaking questions. http://stealtheshow.com
008 How to Close a Speech (without Collapsing in a Pool of Self-pity)
September 17, 2015 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.35 MBHow you close a speech might be more important than the opening. Learn what to say and what NEVER to do or say, to ensure the best experience for your audience, as well as your host. Topics and tips: Tips on how to close a speech Want to get invited back? What to do and what not to for speakers When best to thank the hosts during your speaking What NEVER to do or say at the end of your speaking http://stealtheshow.com
007 #Showstopper: The Biggest Movement Mistake Most Speakers Make and How to Stop Doing It Today
September 16, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.87 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
006 How to Rehearse for World-Class Performances (Part II)
September 15, 2015 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWant to know where to stand on stage and how to move? What slides or props should you use? You will learn 5 essential steps to successfully rehearse for world-class performances. Also discussed: Mistakes amateur speakers make and how you can avoid them What to do with your hands while speaking How to get feedback rehearsing your speech http://stealtheshow.com
005 How to Rehearse for World-Class Performances (Part I)
September 14, 2015 05:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBNervous about your upcoming speech? What to do and what not to during preparation? This episode teaches you the first 2 steps to successfully rehearse for world-class performances. You will learn: How to create meaningful experiences for your audience, every time What a professional actor wouldn't do, and you shouldn't either as a speaker How to confidently deliver your message with less self-consciousness What to do with your nerves before high stake performances Why natural communica...
004 Common Questions: What Should I Do with My Hands and Where Should I Stand?
September 11, 2015 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBDo you feel lost sometimes on the stage? What should you do with your hands and where should you stand? Learn tips on how to move during your speech. http://stealtheshow.com
003 How to Tell Stories That Make You the Life of the Party and a World-Class Speaker
September 10, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBWant to tell a story that engage with your audience? Learn 4 ways to uncover fun and relevant stories, and learn how to deliver them in the most effective way. Topics covered Tips on telling great stories in your speech 3 structures of a great story 4 ways to uncover great stories to tell in your speaking 5 step process for telling terrific tales http://StealTheShow.com
002 #ShowStopper: What Not to Say When Opening a Speech
September 09, 2015 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.81 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
001 The 5 Most Important Elements Found in the World's Greatest Speeches
September 08, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBReady to steal the show in your next presentation? Learn the 5 most important elements found in the world's greatest speeches, and BE SURE to deliver them ALL! http://Stealtheshow.com
000 Introducing "Steal the Show with Michael Port" (and Why You Should Listen)
September 07, 2015 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.41 MBSpeeches, job interviews, deal-closing pitches... do you know the best way to handle yourself in the spotlight? “Steal the Show” podcast offers a fast track to the skill set that will enable you to engage your listeners, manage your nerves, and give your message maximum impact in every situation, every time. http://StealTheShow.com Please leave a review by going to http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews