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“Steal the Show surprised me. It might be the most unique and practical book written on the topic of public speaking and performance in every day life. And it's about so much more than just public speaking. You'll learn how to express yourself authentically, be more creative and increase your confidence in all aspects of life."

- Howard Behar, president Starbucks coffee, retired

Michael Port has written six books, including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.”

He's been called an “uncommonly honest author" by the Boston Globe, a "marketing guru" by The Wall Street Journal, a “sales guru” by the Financial Times, “a public speaking phenom” by Jonathan Fields and “the best public speaking coach in the world” by Lewis Howes. The founder of MastermindTalks, Jayson Gaignard, declared, "Michael Port is the best speaker I've ever seen."

His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as "best books of the year."

He was once a professional actor, having received his MFA from NYU's Graduate Acting Program, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City and Law & Order, and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert in communication and business development and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

When the room quiets down and all faces turn to you, the way you handle the next few minutes is crucial—for your career, your reputation, and for your own self-confidence. This scenario happens nearly every day in one context or another—in the conference room, at a client meeting, in a job interview, in front of an audience—and every time, we find ourselves with two clear-cut options: either fade meekly into the background, or speak up and steal the show.

Confident communication is a skill anyone can learn.

New York Times best-selling author, top-rated corporate speaker, and former professional actor Michael Port offers a fast track to the skillset that will enable you to stand up and present in a way that makes people listen.

For every person who projects a natural affinity for the spotlight, there are three who don’t. This book is for them.

By sharing the go-to techniques of successful actors, Port brings even the most reticent speaker or wallflower the tools necessary to inspire and persuade.

In this fast-paced, accessible, and actionable guide, he walks through the essentialson how to give your presentations a clear focus, engage your listeners, manage your nerves, give your message maximum impact in every situation, every time, and much more. Drawing on his MFA training at the prestigious Graduate Acting Program at NYU, Port has engineered a system that the non-actor can use to easily shine during their most important high-stakes situations.

Every interaction is a performance, and much of our success hinges on whether we’re able to engage and inspire. Port’s highly popular approach has made him one of the most in-demand corporate speakers working today.

This book is his guide to making the most of your own moments in the spotlight.

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MEDIA QUESTIONS

In case you’d like some sample interview questions to get you going, we’ve put together a list for you. You’ll also find the answers to the questions included.

Of course, Michael won’t answer these questions verbatim, but we thought you might like to see the answer that each question inspires so you can pick your favorites. With that said, for Michael, improv is second nature so he can go wherever you take him.

INTRODUCTION BIO FOR MICHAEL PORT

Michael Port has written six books, including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.”

He's been called an “uncommonly honest author" by the Boston Globe, a "marketing guru" by The Wall Street Journal, a “sales guru” by the Financial Times, “a public speaking phenom” by Jonathan Fields and “the best public speaking coach in the world” by Lewis Howes. The founder of MastermindTalks, Jayson Gaignard, declared, "Michael Port is the best speaker I've ever seen."

His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as "best books of the year."

He was once a professional actor, having received his MFA from NYU's Graduate Acting Program, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City and Law & Order, and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert in communication and business development and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port.

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