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 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

    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