{"id":2773,"date":"2015-10-30T07:32:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T07:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/?p=2773"},"modified":"2015-10-30T08:22:38","modified_gmt":"2015-10-30T08:22:38","slug":"099-michael-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/099-michael-port\/","title":{"rendered":"ICP 099 Stand Out and Steal The Show with Michael Port"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Create a stellar performance on stage and in life&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-2773\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-2773\" class=\"playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent 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episode notes and quick access timings<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The fundamentals for creating a stellar performance<\/li>\n<li>How to use action and conflict to engage your audience<\/li>\n<li>3 elements that create a compelling story<\/li>\n<li>How you can use improvisation to produce spontaneity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Michael_Port_480.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Michael_Port_480.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Port profile picture leather jacket\" width=\"480\" height=\"357\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Michael_Port_480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Michael_Port_480-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a>\n<p><strong>Michael Port<\/strong> has written six books, including <em>Book Yourself Solid<\/em> and <em>Steal the Show<\/em>, the latter which\u2014according to the former President of Starbucks\u2014\u201cmight be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once a professional actor, and having guest starred on popular television shows, including <em>Sex &#038; The City<\/em> and <em>Law &#038; Order<\/em> plus films you may know including <em>The Pelican Brief<\/em> and <em>Down to Earth<\/em>, today he can be found on air as an expert in communication and creative business development.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, you&#8217;ll learn how to use many of life&#8217;s &#8216;high-stake&#8217; moments as an opportunity to &#8216;steal the show&#8217;. Plus tips on how to create a compelling story <em>and<\/em> performance both on the stage and in life.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Michael is the founder of Heroic Public Speaking.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/33z4U\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;In order to take risks you&#8217;ve got to make choices&#8221; &#8211; Michael Port<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Heroic public speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:41]<\/span> Introducing Michael Port.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:01:27]<\/span> Why you don&#8217;t have to be an entertainer to be a performer.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:02:30]<\/span> Who Michael&#8217;s new book, <em>Steal The Show<\/em>, is for.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:03:00]<\/span> Public speaking and playing the big game.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:03:37]<\/span> How and why to master role-playing.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:05:04]<\/span> Pursuing an agenda with honesty.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:06:06]<\/span> What to share and when.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/Ji2ey\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;If you&#8217;re not clear on the details the audience thinks you&#8217;re not ready to tell that story&#8221; &#8211; Michael Port<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Playing &#8216;as if&#8230;&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:07:24]<\/span> The actor&#8217;s foundation.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:08:08]<\/span> What good performance is.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:09:09]<\/span> Creating and expressing a reality.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:10:00]<\/span> When to play certain roles.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:10:30]<\/span> The secret to creating a compelling performance.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;You&#8217;ve got to make a lot of strong choices&#8221; &#8211; Michael Port<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>How to create an authentic performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:11:25]<\/span> When to &#8216;wing it&#8217; or not.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:12:30]<\/span> What it takes to create Broadway quality performances.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:14:30]<\/span> How to produce spontaneity using improvisation.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:15:25]<\/span> Choosing early and often.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:16:30]<\/span> Why casting directors get fired.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:18:22]<\/span> How choices lead to more choices.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:19:25]<\/span> Making quick decisions in your job and relationships.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/d9JEM\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;In order to create circumstances we need to make choices&#8221; &#8211; Michael Port<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Creating compelling stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:21:25]<\/span> How to create a compelling story.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:22:45]<\/span> The three elements that create a story.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:24:13]<\/span> The second act.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:24:46]<\/span> The third act<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:25:36]<\/span> Which details matter.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We cannot predict a result&#8230;but we can try and create the circumstances that lead us to the result that will please us&#8221; &#8211; Michael Port<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Inviting your audience to take action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:27:23]<\/span> How to encourage your audience to take action.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:28:00]<\/span> The key to always having a &#8216;something to invite people to&#8217; offer.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:30:35]<\/span> How Michael promotes an event from an event.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:32:00]<\/span> Michael shares the statistics from his podcast.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:32:35]<\/span> Michael&#8217;s book launch. What has inspired Michael recently.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:33:38]<\/span> Where you can pick up Michael&#8217;s book, <em>Steal The Show<\/em>, and bonuses.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/4Uf1t\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;You don&#8217;t have to be an entertainer to be a performer&#8221; &#8211; Michael Port<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Links and Resources:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michaelport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Port&#8217;s website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/heroicpublicspeaking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heroic Public Speaking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/steal-show-michael-port\/id1038458641\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Steal The Show<\/em> podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1H9187Z\" target=\"_blank\">Steal The Show<\/em> book by Michael Port (UK) <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1LXdmTa\" target=\"_blank\">(US)<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>If you enjoyed this podcast, you&#8217;ll also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/088-beginners-guide-fearless-public-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Beginners Guide To Fearless Public Speaking with Peter Billingham<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/046-build-better-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\">Building Better Relationships In Your Creative Business with Scott Stratten<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/084-begin-to-find-your-voice\/\" target=\"_blank\">Begin To Find Your Voice with Katie Rose<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Thanks for listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and rating the show. 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