Author Description

A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller. A powerful way to master every performance in your career and life from a top business coach and former professional actor. Every interaction is a performance, and much of our success—professional and personal—hinges on our communication skills and being able to inspire an audience. And while some people seem to be naturals in the spotlight, this ability very rarely derives from talent alone. Confident communication is a skill, and anyone can learn how to do it. In Steal the Show, New York Times best-selling author, top-rated corporate speaker, and former professional actor Michael Port teaches you how to make the most of your own moments in the spotlight. He makes it easy to give your presentations a clear focus, engage your listeners, manage your nerves and overcome stage fright, play the right role in every situation to give your message maximum impact, and much more. Drawing on his MFA training at the prestigious Graduate Acting Program at New York University, Port has engineered a system that the non-actor can use to ensure his or her voice is heard when it matters most, from job interviews to deal-closing pitches. “An indispensable guide for introverts and extroverts alike.”— Inc. Magazine Michael Port’s system translates the secrets of the stage into powerful, practical skills for your career: Public Speaking Mastery: Learn a proven system engineered for the non-actor to command attention and deliver a powerful message every time you're in the spotlight. Authentic Storytelling: Discover how to craft and tell captivating stories that connect with any audience, make your points memorable, and give your message maximum impact. Performance Anxiety Control: Apply techniques from a professional actor’s playbook to stay in the moment, manage performance anxiety, and project unshakable confidence. Versatile Performance Skills: Understand how to authentically play the right role in any situation—from