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TJ Walker
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TJ Walker is the founder of Media Training Worldwide and has been conducting public speaking training workshops and seminars since 1984. He has trained presidents of countries, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Super Bowl winners, US senators, Miss Universe winners and members of p...
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Emergency Media Training: How to Face a Reporter
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Body Language in the Work Place
1.5-3 hrs 4,093 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the sources of bad body language in the workplace
  • Recall what you should do if you make a mistake during a speech
  • Outline how you should position yourself when on camera, depending on the situation
  • Summarize the best ways to practise before a presentation or talk
  • Describe how to conduct different types of presentations and talks
  • Paraphrase the do's and don'ts of networking events
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CERTIFICATE
Human Resources
Body Language in the Work Place
1.5-3 hrs
4093 enrolled
How to Manage Your Time
4-5 hrs 13,207 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the time management model, Selfie Speak Programming (SSP)
  • Recognize the importance of time management strategies in all areas of your life
  • Identify the single most powerful time management tool
  • Explain the similarities between programming a computer and your brain
  • Recall the best email and cellphone practices when at work
  • Distinguish between examples of beneficial and detrimental daily habits
  • Recognize the role that daily habits play in time management
  • Identify morning routines that can aid in your success
  • Explain how planning high-quality leisure time benefits your time management abilities
  • Summarize tips for creating the best audio for your selfie speak
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Personal Development
How to Manage Your Time
4-5 hrs
13207 enrolled
Essential Career Soft Skills
1.5-3 hrs 7,393 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Indicate 11 soft skills
  • Recall which phrases to avoid using at the workplace
  • Describe how to be an effective communicator
  • State why emotional intelligence is vital for a successful career
  • Evaluate the appropriate attire for the appropriate setting
  • Solve workplace problems efficiently
  • Identify leadership methods
  • Discuss the important role of patience and willingness to learn
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Communication Skills
Essential Career Soft Skills
1.5-3 hrs
7393 enrolled
Media Training Techniques
1.5-3 hrs 2,013 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course, you should be able to:

  • Discuss how to build a good relationship with people in the media industry
  • Recognize the three safe responses in times of crisis
  • Explain how to socialize with people in the media industry
  • Recall how to do a microphone check
  • Describe the best practices during interviews
  • Recall how to create messages with good soundbites
  • Recognize how to manage a media crisis
  • Describe the ways to build a relationship with reporters before a time of crisis
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Public Relations
Media Training Techniques
1.5-3 hrs
2013 enrolled
Media Interviews
1.5-3 hrs 1,294 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss various helpful tips for a media interview
  • Recognize common mistakes to avoid during an interview
  • List the main points that a reporter looks for during an interview
  • Outline strategies that will make your interview more quotable
  • Describe different tools that you can use to convey your message effectively
  • Describe the interview preparation process and practice
  • Explain the importance of video recording yourself during rehearsal for an interview
  • Identify key elements to focus on about your appearance
  • Discuss the benefits of various body movements during an interview
  • Outline different characteristics of your speech and their importance in an interview
  • Recognize the techniques needed to sound more conversational, quotable and relatable in an interview
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Public Relations
Media Interviews
1.5-3 hrs
1294 enrolled
The Ten Laws for Personal Success
5-6 hrs 4,890 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define your own personal success on your own terms
  • Identify the forms of entertainment and types of food you should be consuming on a daily basis
  • Describe the Selfie Speak Programming technique
  • Explain the physical methods involved in keeping your body active
  • Summarize daily exercise you can complete to boost your creativity
  • Recognize the importance of forming and keeping relationships with friends and family
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Personal Development
The Ten Laws for Personal Success
5-6 hrs
4890 enrolled
How to Be a Media Trainer
1.5-3 hrs 935 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how to start the media training on a positive note and the most important thing to consider as you prepare to train anyone for a media interview
  • Discuss why the number one thing to avoid is talking and giving advice
  • Discuss why the second biggest flaw is wasting time brainstorming on questions and answers without organizing possible message points
  • Outline how to help someone look and feel comfortable first when preparing for a media interview
  • Recognize the importance of 'The Secret Interview'
  • Recall the process of making just one improvement at a time and why it is important
  • Describe how to demonstrate best practices for conducting media interviews
  • Explain the importance of solid messages and how to test them
  • Analyze the importance of rehearsals and why there is always time for them
  • Outline the right way to practice the interview
  • Recall the importance of sound bites and how to develop them
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Public Relations
How to Be a Media Trainer
1.5-3 hrs
935 enrolled
Frequently Asked Media Training Questions
1.5-3 hrs 606 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define Media training
  • Identify common interview mistakes
  • Recognize the differences between media training and public speaking
  • Describe how to use sound bites effectively in media interviews
  • Explain the necessary guidelines to be followed during a media interview
  • Recall how to get questions from reporters in advance
  • Define the term 'Not for attribution'
  • Discuss how to relate with reporters effectively
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Journalism
Frequently Asked Media Training Questions
1.5-3 hrs
606 enrolled
The Ten Minute Home Workout
1.5-3 hrs 3,045 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognise the benefits of working out from home, rather than going out to a gym
  • Describe easy exercise programs that you can do in under a minute
  • Outline the proper techniques for lifting weights to avoid injuring yourself
  • Compare and contrast the three selfie programs you can use to influence your daily habits
  • Identify one of the leading reasons behind many people's struggle to lose weight
  • Paraphrase methods you can use to motivate yourself to work out at home daily
  • Evaluate this 10-minute body workout
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Health and Fitness
The Ten Minute Home Workout
1.5-3 hrs
3045 enrolled
Diploma in Personal Development Skills
10-15 hrs 8,527 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss why self-help books are no longer a good source for personal development
  • Arrange activities to use your time more efficiently
  • Recognize the danger of being positive all the time
  • Indicate the best e-mail practices
  • Outline the importance of meditation
  • Identify how you can reach your full creative potential
  • State why it is vital to organize your finances
  • Summarize the key points to become a great public speaker
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DIPLOMA
Email Etiquette
Diploma in Personal Development Skills
10-15 hrs
8527 enrolled
Organization Masterclass
5-6 hrs 3,836 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Outline the motivational factors to declutter and a well-organized life
  • Explain the importance of feedback in your clutter-free life
  • Discuss the disadvantages of an overabundance of stuff around us
  • Explain the different ways of rewiring your brain
  • Outline how to declutter your kitchen, garage and bedroom
  • Explain how to remove clutter from the attic and basement
  • Summarize the importance of decluttering your computer, laptop and phone
  • Describe the benefits of healthy food in our lives
  • Discuss how to use emails and texting to their maximum advantage
  • Outline how to declutter negative people from our lives
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Personal Development
Organization Masterclass
5-6 hrs
3836 enrolled
Emergency Media Training: How to Face a Reporter
1.5-3 hrs 430 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the usage and purpose of a teleprompter for a media interview
  • Identify the four key elements in using a teleprompter
  • Identify flaws in your body language and physical movements before an interview
  • Analyze a role model in an interview to adopt their skills for your interview practice
  • Evaluate your message points before a media interview
  • Discuss the requirements of a message to be more quotable, understandable and memorable
  • Recognize the wants of the reporter and the audience regarding your message
  • Explain the importance of a cheat sheet to help you answer questions during or before an interview
  • Outline the role of body language and physical movements during a media interview
  • List the elements of a reporter's bias that help get your message published
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Public Speaking
Emergency Media Training: How to Face a Reporter
1.5-3 hrs
430 enrolled
How to Use Video to Pitch the Media
1.5-3 hrs 862 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe how to deliver a live virtual keynote speech
  • Distinguish between live and recorded speech
  • Summarize how to deliver a recorded virtual keynote speech
  • Discuss the importance of setting goals for keynote speeches
  • Recognize the use of stories in achieving speech goals
  • Recall how to use breaking news videos to generate publicity
  • Identify different types of content that can be used to generate publicity
  • Explain evergreen content
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Public Relations
How to Use Video to Pitch the Media
1.5-3 hrs
862 enrolled
Media Training for Politics, Authors and Service Professionals
1.5-3 hrs 1,079 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe how to communicate to the media
  • Recall how to answer brutal questions from reporters
  • Define the term crisis
  • Explain how to create messages with soundbites and quotes for both regular interviews and interviews in times of crisis
  • Discuss how to promote your book as an author
  • Recall how to practice your interview with your messages before the actual interview
  • Describe how to handle a crisis when a crisis hits
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Public Relations
Media Training for Politics, Authors and Service Professionals
1.5-3 hrs
1079 enrolled
How to Be a Talk Show Host and News Anchor
1.5-3 hrs 3,892 learners
By TJ Walker
You Will Learn How To

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • List key message points for a talking head video
  • Recognize the technological requirements for recording a video
  • Discuss the importance of body language in front of a camera
  • Identify flaws in your appearance, body language and manner of speech with the help of a video
  • Discuss different ways of becoming a talk show host and becoming a regular face on television
  • Distinguish between the role of a guest and the host in a talk show
  • List various possible factors behind a talk show failure
  • Explain different steps for conducting TV interviews
  • Evaluate the importance of YouTube presence and the feedback from visitors
  • Define a TV pundit
  • Explain old and new ways of becoming a successful TV pundit
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Journalism
How to Be a Talk Show Host and News Anchor
1.5-3 hrs
3892 enrolled
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