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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 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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Nov 30, 2015

Would 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.

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Nov 18, 2015

Want 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, 16:11, 30:35]

Improvisation: Cross-Training for Public Speakers [6:23]

How to Rehearse Your Speech Without Losing Spontaneity [7:53]

The Perfect Speech: How to Get it "Right" [9:14]

The Difference Between Speaking on Stage and Speaking on Camera [12:09; 57:27]

How to Speak and Connect to an Audience on Camera [16:55]

Tips for Overcoming Camera Fright and Putting Yourself Out There [18:10; 44:58; 55:37]

How to Give an Authentic Performance on Stage or on Camera [26:33; 45:27]

How to Influence an Audience and Get What You Want [30:00]

How to Handle Nerves and Act Naturally on Stage or on Camera [33:38]

What to Do With Your Hands and How to Look Natural on Camera [36:25]

Public Speaking: What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank... [44:20]

How to Embrace Life as a Creative Artist and Performer [50:05]

Games and Practices to Enhance Your Performance Skills [54:00]

 

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Nov 16, 2015

What 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

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Nov 13, 2015

What does my 10-year-old son know about communicating and performing? How does he think about his entrepreneurial dad? Interview with Jake.

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Nov 12, 2015

Do you need to have an “incredibly important” personal story to make your speech compelling? The answer might surprise you.

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Nov 11, 2015

There 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.

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Nov 9, 2015

The top podcasts I subscribe to. I explain in this episode why I love them, and how they might help you with your goals.

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Nov 6, 2015

How to know what feedback to consider, and how to purposefully ask for feedback to improve your performance.
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Nov 5, 2015

What 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.
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Nov 4, 2015

Sometimes it’s the simple things that negatively impact your performance. Learn how to avoid the 3 public speaking habits that turn audiences off.

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Nov 3, 2015

Do 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.
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Nov 2, 2015

How to authentically create the emotional response in your audience, and not to take on any “negative energy”? Michael and Amy share public speaking tips.

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