Course Description

In this course you will learn what to do with your hands, body and face so that you will look confident and relaxed in front of your speaking audience. You won't have to wonder if you look nervous, scared or unprofessional any longer. Even if you are scared, you will learn how to look completly relaxed in fornt of any speaking audience.

President, Media Training Worldwide

TJ Walker

TJ Walker is the founder of Media Training Worldwide and has been conducting public speaking training workshops and seminars since 1984. Walker has trained Presidents of countries, Prime Ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Super Bowl winners, U.S. Senators, Miss Universes and Members of Parliament.His book, "Secret to Foolproof Presentations" was a USA Today #1 Bestseller, as well as a Wall Street Journal, and Business Week Bestseller.  A frequent network news communications analyst, Walker has made more than 2000 network TV and radio appearances on CBS, ABC, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera, NBC, CCTV, Fox Business, HLN, TrueTV, Comedy Central, Sirius and NPR.In 2009, Walker entered the Guinness Book Of World Records for most talk show appearances ever in a 24 hour period. Yearly, Walker has more than a quarter of a million views of his public speaking tips videos on social media platforms.Walker is also the author of "Media Training A-Z" and "Media Training Success." Walker is also the producer/host The Facebook Page "TJ Walker - Speak to Influence" a source of daily public speaking training videos, tips and inspiration. He is also a past president of the National Speakers Association, New York City.Walker is the most prolific producer of presentation skills online training courses in the world, with more than 100 separate courses. He has more than 50,000 students enrolled from 172 countries.Walker was a merit scholar at Duke University where he graduated magna cum laude. He has lectured or conducted trainings at Yale University, Columbia University and Princeton University.***“TJ Walker’s single-minded devotion to presentation has made him the #1 expert for executives seeking guidance on speaking to the public and media.” Bob Bowdon, Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg Television“TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world.” Stu Miller, Viacom News Producer“The world’s leading presentation and media training firm.” Gregg Jarrett, Fox News Channel Anchor“To break through the cluttered media environment, it's important to get your message out in a clear and concise way. TJ knows how to do it and gives you the tips to succeed."

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Why Body Language for Speakers Matters

    • Body Language for Speakers

    • The Fundamentals

  • 2

    Body Language Elements

    • What do I do with my body?

    • Where to look for TV Interviews

    • What to do with your hands on TV

    • How to Move Your Body for TV Interviews

    • How to Move Your Face

    • How to Smile for TV

    • How to Sit for TV Interviews

    • How to Change Body Language for a seated Presentation

    • How to Use Your Eyes When Seated

    • How to Move Hands

    • How to Sit

    • How to use a lectern or podium

    • How to use your voice

    • What should I do with my eyes?

    • What to do with your feet

    • What do I do with my hands?

    • How to Move Your Head

    • What to do with my face

    • How to Smile

    • How to Speak with Energy on TV

  • 3

    Conclusion

    • Final Thoughts on Body Language for Speakers

    • Feedback

    • Bonus Course

  • 4

    Bonus Reading

    • Media Training A to Z

    • Media Training Success

    • Secret to Foolproof Presentations

    • Public Speaking Success