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Can the profession of acting teach you how to get more clients?

I believe the answer to that is a resounding YES and not only can it teach you to get more clients but it also just might hold the key to helping you discover your best, most ideal clients.

I recently talked with my good friend best-selling author Michael Port about how to become a better speaker but the conversation shaped into something even more dynamic and profound than I had anticipated.

Michael knows a few things about acting. It was his first profession and it led to success on shows like Sex and the City, Third Watch, All My Children and more. He then went on to become an author and marketing expert.

Michael is the author of 5 best-selling books, a highly paid keynote speaker and the founder and master teacher at The Book Yourself Solid School of Coach Training, his mentoring program and his public speaking/performing seminars.

Some things you’ll learn

• What a personal brand really is

• The danger in the digital age we need to be aware of

• Why it’s time for you to raise the stakes

• The difference between a “content presentation” and an “ideas presentation.”

• The key to outstanding performance

• The risk worth taking

• Perhaps the biggest question you can ask yourself

Michael is also going to tell you the 4 keys to holding center stage

1. Vulnerability Sharing the relevant elements to your backstory that will benefit those you are here to serve.

2. Stage Awareness Develop a sixth sense about what’s going on around you at all times.

3. Physical Presence Your body language and gestures should aid not hinder your performance. Learn to use your body confidently.

4. Simplicity Avoid gimmicks that make people feel manipulated. Don’t overuse technology.

Amplified Action Step:

Answer these questions. What do you stand for? How big of a role do you want to play? Getting clear on the answers will help you to amplify your personality, the real you, to those you are meant to attract and ultimately serve.

So tell us in the comments below, what are you going to do now? What actions are you going to take?

Resources in this episode

• Michael’s website Get free chapters of his books and find out more about his coach training, mentoring and speaking programs


• Book Yourself Solid Michael’s first book and a must for every coach, consultant and small business owner


• Michael on Facebook


• Michael on Twitter


• The Bourne Identity movie


• The Amplified Expert Podcast Contest win an iPad Mini and other prizes including Michael’s Book Yourself Solid!

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