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Steal the Show with 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 en... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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003 How to Tell Stories That Make You the Life of the Party and a World-Class Speaker

003 How to Tell Stories That Make You the Life of the Party and a World-Class Speaker

Want to tell a story that engage with your audience? Learn 4 ways to uncover fun and relevant stories, and learn how to ... Read more

10 Sep 2015

20mins

Ranked #2

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101 The FBI's Top Hostage Negotiator, Chis Voss, Shares His Secrets on How to Get Everything You Want (my new favorite episode!)

101 The FBI's Top Hostage Negotiator, Chis Voss, Shares His Secrets on How to Get Everything You Want (my new favorite episode!)

If you would like to find out how to successfully negotiate your way towards achieving the outcomes you would prefer in ... Read more

20 Feb 2017

1hr 8mins

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091 How to Make Memorization Easier

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! Ori... Read more

14 Nov 2016

10mins

Ranked #4

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

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

“Those who have the courage to do something distinctly, purposefully, and strategically different will reap the rewards.... Read more

17 Sep 2018

50mins

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Ranked #5

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071 Twenty-Nine Things NOT to Do When Giving a Speech

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... Read more

16 May 2016

36mins

Ranked #6

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087 Nancy Duarte on How to Create and Deliver Epic Performances

087 Nancy Duarte on How to Create and Deliver Epic Performances

Want to take your presentation to the next level? Listen in as Nancy Duarte shows how to create and deliver an epic perf... Read more

17 Oct 2016

56mins

Ranked #7

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094 The Social Science Behind Public Speaking with the Author of Mindfluence, Roger Dooley

094 The Social Science Behind Public Speaking with the Author of Mindfluence, Roger Dooley

Learn the art of persuasive speaking while connecting with your audience, with the author of Mindfluence, Roger Dooley. ... Read more

12 Dec 2016

45mins

Ranked #8

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103 Should you Write a Book? (If you answer "Yes," here's how you do it.)

103 Should you Write a Book? (If you answer "Yes," here's how you do it.)

If you'd like to know if you need to write a book to achieve success as a Professional Speaker, or if you would like to ... Read more

3 Apr 2017

27mins

Ranked #9

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002 #ShowStopper: What Not to Say When Opening a Speech

002 #ShowStopper: What Not to Say When Opening a Speech

Normally a show stopper is good, but in this case, it's not. These are the things that will stop your performances, spee... Read more

9 Sep 2015

2mins

Ranked #10

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078 Mark Bowden on Winning Body Language (Michael's Favorite Episode)

078 Mark Bowden on Winning Body Language (Michael's Favorite Episode)

Want to communicate better with others without saying a word? Listen in as Mark Bowden discusses how to do so with a win... Read more

25 Jul 2016

1hr 15mins

Ranked #11

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128 Ann Handley on Serving Your Audience Through Better Storytelling

128 Ann Handley on Serving Your Audience Through Better Storytelling

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about using the tricks of the journalism trade for producing better ... Read more

31 Dec 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #12

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102 Using Simple Behavioral Economics Principles to Make Better Decisions about Money and So Much More with Oprah Network TV Host, Preet Banerjee

102 Using Simple Behavioral Economics Principles to Make Better Decisions about Money and So Much More with Oprah Network TV Host, Preet Banerjee

Today’s guest, Preet Banerjee is here to talk about money. We’re going to get to the bottom of some common issues that w... Read more

6 Mar 2017

1hr 16mins

Ranked #13

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018 The One Thing You Should NEVER Say When Giving a Speech

018 The One Thing You Should NEVER Say When Giving a Speech

Do you know there is one thing you should never when giving a speech? Speakers tend to use this phrase often, without re... Read more

1 Oct 2015

2mins

Ranked #14

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015 How to Talk Funny: Simple Strategies for Bringing Humor into Your Speeches

015 How to Talk Funny: Simple Strategies for Bringing Humor into Your Speeches

Want to use humor to connect with your audience? How to write a joke with a great punchline? You will learn tips on how ... Read more

28 Sep 2015

23mins

Ranked #15

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

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

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about what it takes to transform from a good speaker to a fascinatin... Read more

4 Feb 2020

53mins

Ranked #16

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

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

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about the neuroscience of fandom and how speakers can use it to conn... Read more

7 Jan 2020

1hr 14mins

Ranked #17

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

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

“Our job, as performers, is often to break the rules. That’s what an artist does.” - Michael Port (click to tweet) On t... Read more

27 Aug 2018

28mins

Ranked #18

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126 Scott Stratten on Harnessing Your Personality for Fun and Profit

126 Scott Stratten on Harnessing Your Personality for Fun and Profit

On today’s episode of Steal the Show, we’re talking about crafting a speaking career that suits your personality and lif... Read more

10 Dec 2019

1hr 10mins

Ranked #19

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114 Mitch Joel on How to Create Content That Is Authentically You

114 Mitch Joel on How to Create Content That Is Authentically You

“If you look at the past decade, I’d be challenged to see another industry as disrupted by technology as speaking.” - Mi... Read more

30 Jul 2018

1hr 27mins

Ranked #20

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013 How to Open a Speech (the Answer May Surprise You)

013 How to Open a Speech (the Answer May Surprise You)

A lot of speakers worry about how to open a speech. You will learn the phrases to avoid while beginning your presentatio... Read more

24 Sep 2015

10mins

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