Change Is Inevitable. Will You Evolve With It?
Steal the Show with Michael Port
Release Date: 06/06/2023
Season 5 Wrap Up and Reflections
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Michael looks back on the conversations he had this season and shares his thoughts on how you can apply what we learned from our guests. For episode resources and transcripts, visit
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How to Use Writing as a Thought Leader
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Michael talks to Heroic Public Speaking’s Brand and Communications Director, Dylan Gallimore, about how to translate brand values into engaging communications. Dylan shares his approach to writing, and how you can use writing to connect with your audience and communicate who you are as a thought leader. For episode resources and transcripts, visit
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Partnering with Speakers Bureaus
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One of the most common questions we get from speakers is “how do I get a speakers bureau to represent me?” It can feel like a big mystery, especially when you’re new to the industry. So we reached to the smartest person we know when it comes to partnering with speakers bureaus. Martin Perelmuter is co-founder of Speakers Spotlight. His views on the speaking industry have appeared in numerous media outlets, and have been published in over 60 countries. Martin has been a guest lecturer at several colleges and universities, and was a keynote speaker at the Public Words Speaker Forum at The...
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Listener Q&A: Gimmick-Free Creativity, Showing vs. Telling, and Recovering When You Bomb
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Michael answers your questions with the help of Heroic Public Speaking’s Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen. Learn how to be creative without gimmicks, make dry information memorable, and recover when you bomb. For episode resources and transcripts, visit
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Forgiveness is a High Performance Tool
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Orlando Bowen is a former professional football player whose career was cut short by a vicious attack. As a keynote speaker, he empowers people to overcome adversity, find their passion, and use their gifts to serve. In this episode, Orlando talks to Michael about his story, his work, and his deep commitment to community through his speaking and youth training programs. He also talks openly about race and how being a black man in an overwhelming white space impacts his approach to performing. For episode resources and transcripts, visit
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Is Social Media Still Worth Your Time?
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Heroic Public Speaking’s own Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen, drops hard won wisdom about how to leverage social media to build your brand as a thought leader. This eye-opening episode will change your mind about social media and give you key strategies for how to make it more than worth your time. For episode resources and transcripts, visit
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Create Transformational Experiences on Video
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This week’s guest is a breath of fresh air with amazing energy. She’s also your secret weapon for leveling up your online video performances. Luria Petrucci is the founder of Live Streaming Pros. In the past 17 years, Luria has produced over six thousand videos and live streams—generating over a billion views. She’s been called on by CNN, FOX, NBC and other major media outlets to share her wisdom on creating transformational experiences with video. Michael spoke with Luria about what works in online video, what doesn’t work, and how to think about using online video as your speaking...
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Listener Q&A: How to Get the Gigs You Want
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Michael answers your questions with the help of Heroic Public Speaking’s Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen. Get all the juicy details on booking speeches, establishing your brand identity as a speaker, and becoming a true performer. For episode resources and transcripts, visit
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Change Is Inevitable. Will You Evolve With It?
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Change can be hard. That’s just human. But as visionary speakers, we need to think differently about the fear that comes with change. Because change is what drives our evolution. Change and our intentional choices about what comes next. Which is why we’re kicking off this new season of the podcast with Judson Laipply. Judson is a professional speaker and the world’s first YouTube star. His Evolution of Dance video was the first video ever to hit one hundred million views. As a speaker, Judson helps audiences understand the difference between change and evolution. We wanted to know how he...
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Steal the Show is back for Season 5!
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Steal the Show is back with a new season just in time for summer listening! We hope you’ll take us with you in your ears as you kick back on the beach, in the mountains, or wherever you take a summer pause. Learn what’s coming in this short season trailer from Michael. New episodes begin June 6. For more about Heroic Public Speaking’s evolution, .
info_outlineChange can be hard. That’s just human. But as visionary speakers, we need to think differently about the fear that comes with change. Because change is what drives our evolution. Change and our intentional choices about what comes next.
Which is why we’re kicking off this new season of the podcast with Judson Laipply. Judson is a professional speaker and the world’s first YouTube star. His Evolution of Dance video was the first video ever to hit one hundred million views.
As a speaker, Judson helps audiences understand the difference between change and evolution. We wanted to know how he thinks about embracing the struggles that come with evolution. And how he answers a recurring question for all of us: What now?
For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast