Speaking as a Government Spokesperson
A 12-part course with TJ Walker
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TJ Walker is the founder of Media Training Worldwide and has been conducting media training workshops and seminars since 1984. Walker has trained Presidents of countries, Prime Ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Super Bowl winners, U.S. Senators,... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 36 min
- Lessons 12
- Exercises 39
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52 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEPublic Speaking lesson 1Free3 CQ
In this lesson, media coach TJ Walker introduces public speaking for government representatives, press secretaries, and official spokespeople.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson, media coach TJ Walker introduces public speaking for government representatives, press secretaries, and official spokespeople.
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9 minPublic Speaking lesson 25 CQ
Internationally recognized media coach and presenter TJ Walker offers his tested guidelines for dressing and looking your best on camera in this lesson.
with TJ WalkerInternationally recognized media coach and presenter TJ Walker offers his tested guidelines for dressing and looking your best on camera in this lesson.
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8 minPublic Speaking lesson 35 CQ
In this lesson, media coach TJ Walker discusses how to move your eyes, hands, head, and body while speaking on camera so you look poised and comfortable.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson, media coach TJ Walker discusses how to move your eyes, hands, head, and body while speaking on camera so you look poised and comfortable.
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5 minPublic Speaking lesson 43 CQ
In this lesson, public speaking and media coach TJ Walker explains how to answer aggressive questions from reporters without becoming defensive or dodgy.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson, public speaking and media coach TJ Walker explains how to answer aggressive questions from reporters without becoming defensive or dodgy.
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7 minPublic Speaking lesson 54 CQ
In this lesson, public speaking and media coach TJ Walker presents expert tips for forming an authoritative, concise, and interesting media message.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson, public speaking and media coach TJ Walker presents expert tips for forming an authoritative, concise, and interesting media message.
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5 minPublic Speaking lesson 63 CQ
Did you know that there is a "sweet spot" of media messaging? In this lesson learn the importance of a positive stance and quantifiable results.
with TJ WalkerDid you know that there is a "sweet spot" of media messaging? In this lesson learn the importance of a positive stance and quantifiable results.
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12 minPublic Speaking lesson 77 CQ
In this lesson, continue to craft media messages that convey your key points, and start thinking about messaging as a means of positive problem solving.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson, continue to craft media messages that convey your key points, and start thinking about messaging as a means of positive problem solving.
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13 minPublic Speaking lesson 87 CQ
Controlling what you say is key to acing a media interview. In this lesson, TJ Walker discusses how to stay on message and answer difficult questions.
with TJ WalkerControlling what you say is key to acing a media interview. In this lesson, TJ Walker discusses how to stay on message and answer difficult questions.
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8 minPublic Speaking lesson 95 CQ
Learn to craft compelling sound bites in this lesson! Media coach TJ Walker explains how to plan sound bites and prepared messages and ensure they are quoted.
with TJ WalkerLearn to craft compelling sound bites in this lesson! Media coach TJ Walker explains how to plan sound bites and prepared messages and ensure they are quoted.
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5 minPublic Speaking lesson 103 CQ
In this lesson, media coach TJ Walker continues to discuss sound bites—specifically, what to say (and not say) in a media interview in order to get quoted.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson, media coach TJ Walker continues to discuss sound bites—specifically, what to say (and not say) in a media interview in order to get quoted.
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7 minPublic Speaking lesson 114 CQ
Are you ready to start perfecting your sound bites? Join in this lesson with media coach TJ Walker to learn more about crafting effective sound bites.
with TJ WalkerAre you ready to start perfecting your sound bites? Join in this lesson with media coach TJ Walker to learn more about crafting effective sound bites.
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5 minPublic Speaking lesson 123 CQ
In this lesson on speaking to the media for government spokesmen and spokeswomen, TJ Walker explains how to practice a final round of rehearsals.
with TJ WalkerIn this lesson on speaking to the media for government spokesmen and spokeswomen, TJ Walker explains how to practice a final round of rehearsals.
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636 min6-part Marketing course22 CQ
In this course, develop essential podcast presentation skills from leading media trainer TJ Walker. Get expert advice on picking a topic, formatting a podcast, improving your speaking style, and more!
with TJ WalkerIn this course, develop essential podcast presentation skills from leading media trainer TJ Walker. Get expert advice on picking a topic, formatting a podcast, improving your speaking style, and more!
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533 min5-part Public Speaking course19 CQ
Have you ever lost your train of thought mid-speech? Or had PowerPoint technological issues? In this course, learn how to recover from public speaking mistakes and deliver with confidence.
with TJ WalkerHave you ever lost your train of thought mid-speech? Or had PowerPoint technological issues? In this course, learn how to recover from public speaking mistakes and deliver with confidence.
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726 min7-part Public Speaking course16 CQ
From giving great sound bites, to exemplifying proper radio interview etiquette, learn how to deliver a great radio interview in this advice-filled media course.
with TJ WalkerFrom giving great sound bites, to exemplifying proper radio interview etiquette, learn how to deliver a great radio interview in this advice-filled media course.
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1035 min10-part Communication course24 CQ
In this series of lessons, media presentation expert TJ Walker presents tips and guidelines for sounding professional on the phone, from using technology effectively to avoiding verbal tics.
with TJ WalkerIn this series of lessons, media presentation expert TJ Walker presents tips and guidelines for sounding professional on the phone, from using technology effectively to avoiding verbal tics.
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635 min6-part Sales course21 CQ
Giving a killer sales presentation is more than just reading facts off a Powerpoint. Learn how to give persuasive and meaningful business presentations with this course from media coach TJ Walker.
with TJ WalkerGiving a killer sales presentation is more than just reading facts off a Powerpoint. Learn how to give persuasive and meaningful business presentations with this course from media coach TJ Walker.
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961 min9-part Public Relations course34 CQ
With proper crisis strategy and artful communication, executives in the oil and gas industry can reduce or prevent bad press from an oil spill or other disaster. Learn how in this course.
with TJ WalkerWith proper crisis strategy and artful communication, executives in the oil and gas industry can reduce or prevent bad press from an oil spill or other disaster. Learn how in this course.
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754 min7-part Public Relations course30 CQ
Whether a plane crashes, or a jet goes missing, this course for airline executives helps those responsible for interfacing with the media prepare a crisis communications plan and handle disasters.
with TJ WalkerWhether a plane crashes, or a jet goes missing, this course for airline executives helps those responsible for interfacing with the media prepare a crisis communications plan and handle disasters.
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965 min9-part Public Relations course37 CQ
In this course from media training expert TJ Walker, learn how you and your ideas can get picked up by mainstream media outlets by you producing consistent, online content with PR hooks.
with TJ WalkerIn this course from media training expert TJ Walker, learn how you and your ideas can get picked up by mainstream media outlets by you producing consistent, online content with PR hooks.
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1190 min11-part Public Relations course50 CQ
Winning a beauty pageant takes more than good looks—successful contestants learn how to engage with the media. This course covers the basic media skills you need to stay on message and project poise.
with TJ WalkerWinning a beauty pageant takes more than good looks—successful contestants learn how to engage with the media. This course covers the basic media skills you need to stay on message and project poise.
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2796 min27-part Career Growth course66 CQ
In this media training course for healthcare professionals, you'll learn how to look your best on camera, stay on message, create useful sound bites, and use tough questions to your advantage.
with TJ WalkerIn this media training course for healthcare professionals, you'll learn how to look your best on camera, stay on message, create useful sound bites, and use tough questions to your advantage.