Today, my guest is someone who’s been on my radar for quite some time.  His name is Michael Hudson. I’ve never met him face-to-face, however, because of a number of mutual connections, we’re “friends” on Facebook.  Michael stood out to me in part because I saw him as someone who consistently contributed within my community. He’s was quick with a kind word or a helpful tip. He seemed to “spread good cheer” wherever he went. So, when he sent me a short note mentioning he had a new book out (I believe it was on LinkedIn), I paid attention. The fact the book has the words Public Speaker Secrets in the title didn’t hurt either. The full title of Michael’s new book is Public Speaker Secrets: 52 Proven Ways to Increase Your Impact Every Time You Speak! In it, he shares time-tested and proven lessons gleaned from over 30 years as a public speaker. If you’re looking to take your public speaking skills up a notch, click the play button below.  Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Michael and I discuss: What it means to “own the room” and how to actually pull it off His tips on dealing with nerves before and during your talk The method he created to help you better connect with your audience And a lot more… This Episode is Sponsored By FreshBooks FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Michael’s Latest Book You can order your copy of Public Speaker Secrets: 52 Proven Ways to Increase Your Impact Every Time You Speak right now. Michael in Action < Books Michael Recommends As a Man Thinketh by James Allen The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz A Technique for Producing Ideas by James Webb Young What to Do When it’s Your Turn (and it’s Always Your Turn) by Seth Godin Do the Work: Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way by Steven Pressfield Do More Great Work: Stop the Busy Work. Start Work That Matters by Michael Bungay Stanier Micheal’s Resources The best place to find out more about Michael is at his website. Here,