Course Description

In this "How to Tell Stories" course you will learn all the necessary elements of selecting, developing and telling stories when delivering speeches, presentations and other business-related talks. All human beings tell stories, but many people find it difficult to tell stories in business settings or in so-called formal speaking situations. This course will help de-mystify the process so that you can incorporate relevant stories into all of your presentations. Great speakers understand that stories are not extras when it comes to a public speech. Stories are what audiences are most likely to remember after the speaker is finished, therefore creating, crafting and delivering great stories that communicate a message are the most important things a good speaker can do.

For the last thirty years, TJ Walker has been a master presentation coach who has taught top executives all over the world how to create and deliver stories

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

    • Stories Are the Most Important Part of Great Speeches

    • Message Drives Stories
  • 2

    Create Your Story

    • What is the setting for Your Story?

    • Share Your Emotions When telling Your Stories

    • Your Speaking Stories Must Contain Dialogue

    • What Characters and Conflicts are in Your Story?

    • Conflict

    • Your Story Must have a Resolution

    • Don't Tell Stories, Instead Re-Live Stories
  • 3

    Practice

    • First Video Critique

    • Second Video Critique

    • Third Video Critique

    • Feedback from Peers

    • Share on Social Media

    • Feedback from Live Audiences
  • 4

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion

    • Feedback
  • 5

    Bonus Reading

    • Secret to Foolproof Presentations

    • Public Speaking Success
  • 6

    Bonus Video

    • More on Stories