058: Michael Port – Steal The Show: From Actor To World Class Speaker

Episode 058: Michael Port – Steal The Show: From Actor To World Class Speaker

This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us better understand how to give the performance of our lives during our next presentation, job interview, or deal closing pitch. Michael Port has an incredible story. He has worked incredibly hard to build both his business and his personal brand. There is so much to learn from him. I’m incredibly grateful that he invested his time with us here at The Learning Leader Show.

Michael Port is an author, speaker, and small business marketing consultant.

Port is the author of Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, The Contrarian Effect and the New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto. His newest book, “Steal The Show,” details how you can receive a guaranteed standing ovation for all of the performances in your life from Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, and more.

A graduate of New York University, Michael went on to achieve success in television acting roles, including stints in Third Watch, Law and Order, and Sex and The City.

Michael is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine and is the founder of the Book Yourself Solid School of Coach Training.

Episode 058: Michael Port – Steal The Show: From Actor To World Class Speaker

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“Michael Port is the best speaker I’ve ever seen.” – Jayson Gaignard, founder of Mastermind Talks

Some Questions I Ask:

• What one common characteristic do all high achievers share?
• What is the best piece of interviewing advice your give to young professionals?
• What is your weakness?
• How has being a professional actor helped you as a keynote speaker?
• What is your process for giving a speech?
• How do you properly engage the audience at your speaking events?
• What is your process for story-telling?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why high performers are urgent and impatient
• A methodology that all can use to shine during spotlight moments of our lives
• Balancing authenticity and ability to highlight the most compelling parts of ourselves