Course Description

In this "How to Present on a Podcast" course you will learn all aspects of how to speak in a confident and engaging manner on podcasts. Speaking on a podcast is a type of public speaking and public speaking makes people nervous. This course will give you tips, techniques and exercises on how to eliminate your nerves and how to sound your best at all times. You will also learn techniques on how to format and structure your show, plus tips on how to conduct interviews. Podcasts are literally a great way to have your voice heard. In a world of a billion text-based blogs, an innovative podcast hosted by someone who brings passion to a subject can generate a substantial audience. This course will head you in the right direction as you begin your Podcasting journey.

President, Media Training Worldwide

TJ Walker

TJ Walker is the founder of Media Training Worldwide and has been conducting public speaking and media training workshops for 30+ years. Walker has trained: • Presidents and Prime Ministers • U.S. Senators and Members of Parliament • Nobel Peace Prize winners • Super Bowl champions • Miss Universe winners • CEOs and senior executives around the world His book, Secret to Foolproof Presentations, was a USA Today #1 Bestseller and also appeared on The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller lists. TJ is a frequent network news communications analyst and has made more than 2,000 appearances on major outlets including: CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera, NPR, SiriusXM, Fox Business, HLN, and others. In 2009, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the most talk show appearances in a 24-hour period. A Global Leader in Presentation Skills Training: TJ Walker is one of the most prolific producers of online presentation and media training courses in the world, with: • 200+ specialized online, in-person, and blended courses • 2.1 Million students worldwide • Learners in 172 countries His additional books include: • Media Training A-Z • Media Training Success He also produces daily public speaking training content through his platform, TJ Walker – Speak to Influence. Academic Background: • Merit Scholar, Duke University • Graduated magna cum laude • Lecturer and trainer at Yale, Columbia, and Princeton What Industry Leaders Say: “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, 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 “It's important to get your message out in a clear and concise way. TJ gives specific strategies to help you succeed.” — Jeff Winteroff, Winteroff Securities

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Intro

    • Overview
  • 2

    Planning

    • Topic

    • Format

    • Notes
  • 3

    Practice

    • Record

    • Critiquing Your Voice

    • 2nd Critique

    • 3rd Critique
  • 4

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion

    • Feedback
  • 5

    Bonus Reading

    • Media Training A to Z

    • Secret to Foolproof Presentations

    • Media Training Success

    • Public Speaking Success