135 Michael Hudson The Power of Storytelling Connects Speakers with Their Audience
Michael Hudson
Jaime Jay welcomes his friend Dr. Michael Hudson to today’s podcast. Michael Hudson is a leader in the art of communication. He inspires others to communicate with clarity and purpose through storytelling.
“Leverage your personal story to engage your audience.” – Michael Hudson
Start of the Journey
Michael started in business way back when he was still seven years old. He sold Christmas cards and gifts to ladies in their neighborhood. Later on, he ended up having a career in the Ivy League.
“There is something that you’re giving people that they are not getting elsewhere.” – Michael Hudson
Just when he started teaching, he started a consulting business. He fell in love with it and decided to pursue it full time. Since then, he has worked with more than 3,000 businesses, organizations, government agencies, and others.
Engaging with the Audience
Michael used to find very challenging to speak in public. He managed to overcome it when he became a professor. For 35 years now, he has given a total of around 8,000 presentations.
“Speak for 10, then engage your audience, speak for 10 and engage your audience again.” – Michael Hudson’s Public Speaking Tip
He kept his classes interesting with halftime activities. Some of them are hands-on while some are done in storytelling.
Tips for Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
Michael shares three big problems that people face when it comes to public speaking. One of them has to do with the nerves.
People tend to become nervous both before and after they speak. To overcome this, you can interlace your fingers, take your right thumb and massage your left palm. Doing so will naturally calm you down.
“Stop trying to memorize what you’re going to say. Be yourself, it’s ok to pause.” – Michael Hudson on Public Speaking
Another tip to lessen your nervousness is stop thinking that you have to start instantaneously. You can take control of what happens. Check to see that people are ready to listen, and then you start talking.
Download and listen to today’s complete episode about Michael Hudson. Connect with him through the links below. Remember to let Michael know you heard about her on Stop Riding the Pine!
- Michael’s website
- Coach with Michael
- Google+
- Public Speaker Secrets book
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About Jaime Jay
Meet Jaime Jay – a man who wears many hats, and wears them all admirably. He's a master connector, an entrepreneur extraordinaire, and a published author who knows how to get things done.
Before he found his way to the business world, Jaime served his country as a brave paratrooper in the U.S. Army. But that's just the beginning of his many accomplishments.
He's the founder of the renowned Bottleneck Distant Assistant Services firm, and his book "Quit Repeating Yourself" has become a must-read for entrepreneurs everywhere.
When he's not busy building his empire, you can find him on his beloved Harley Davidson, cruising through the countryside and taking in the invigorating effects of Uitwaaien – a Dutch practice that involves facing the wind to boost health and relieve stress.
He enjoys spending his free time outside building stuff with his wife, Nikita the dog and their two kittens (for now at least) Tommy and Tater.
He is ‘over-the-moon’ happily married to his wonderful wife Sara, his amazing daughter, Jessica, who is serving our country as a United States Army soldier. Jaime and Sara are the proud grand parents of two beautiful little girls.
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