http://www.tjwalker.com News analyzed from a communication perspective. | Public speaking, media training, presentation training, crisis communications Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/03/04/presentation-training-tip-if-you-get-invited-to-give-a-speech-then-speak-if-you-get-invited-to-a-reading-then-read-however-great-authors-dont-read-at-their-own-book-readings-they-tell-stori/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/03/04/presentation-training-tip-if-you-get-invited-to-give-a-speech-then-speak-if-you-get-invited-to-a-reading-then-read-however-great-authors-dont-read-at-their-own-book-readings-they-tell-stori/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:49:18 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=11189 Presentation Training Tip: If you get invited to give a speech, then speak. If you get invited to a reading, then read. (However, great authors don’t read at their own book readings, they tell stories instead.)]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/03/04/presentation-training-tip-if-you-get-invited-to-give-a-speech-then-speak-if-you-get-invited-to-a-reading-then-read-however-great-authors-dont-read-at-their-own-book-readings-they-tell-stori/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/04/presentation-training-tip-your-colleagues-and-competitors-spent-on-average-12-16-or-even-20-years-on-daily-instruction-on-how-to-write-well-in-school-but-most-of-them-never-received-more-than-15/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/04/presentation-training-tip-your-colleagues-and-competitors-spent-on-average-12-16-or-even-20-years-on-daily-instruction-on-how-to-write-well-in-school-but-most-of-them-never-received-more-than-15/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:02:37 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=9824 ]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/04/presentation-training-tip-your-colleagues-and-competitors-spent-on-average-12-16-or-even-20-years-on-daily-instruction-on-how-to-write-well-in-school-but-most-of-them-never-received-more-than-15/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/01/presentation-training-tip-if-you-try-to-memorize-your-speech-it-will-only-make-you-nervous-because-the-chances-are-so-high-that-you-will-get-off-track/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/01/presentation-training-tip-if-you-try-to-memorize-your-speech-it-will-only-make-you-nervous-because-the-chances-are-so-high-that-you-will-get-off-track/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:53:53 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=9644 ]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/02/01/presentation-training-tip-if-you-try-to-memorize-your-speech-it-will-only-make-you-nervous-because-the-chances-are-so-high-that-you-will-get-off-track/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/03/president-obama-gives-491-speeches-statements-and-remarks-in-2010/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/03/president-obama-gives-491-speeches-statements-and-remarks-in-2010/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:16:25 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=8458 People ask me all the time “TJ, what’s the secret to being a great speaker?” part of the answer is simply speaking a lot. The best speakers in the world also tend to peak a lot more than other people do. Obama spoke 491 times last year. Practice doesn’t make you perfect, but it does [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2011/01/03/president-obama-gives-491-speeches-statements-and-remarks-in-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/30/michael-vick-jerseys-flying-off-shelves-public-relations/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/30/michael-vick-jerseys-flying-off-shelves-public-relations/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:02:11 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=8292
]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/30/michael-vick-jerseys-flying-off-shelves-public-relations/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/16/snooki-shores-up-11000-pay-day-to-appear-at-tanning-salon/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/16/snooki-shores-up-11000-pay-day-to-appear-at-tanning-salon/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:32:36 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=7501 The next time you laugh at the long lines of contestants waiting to audition for a reality show take a look at this story from TMZ. Snooki from MTV’s Jersey Shore is cashing in on her reality fame at the tune of $11,000 a day for an appearance at a tanning salon. This speaks to [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/16/snooki-shores-up-11000-pay-day-to-appear-at-tanning-salon/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/05/here-are-the-top-communication-blog-postings-of-the-day-public-speaking-media-training/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/05/here-are-the-top-communication-blog-postings-of-the-day-public-speaking-media-training/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:34:42 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6733 slidecoaching.com » Blog Archive How to prepare your USB flash drive for presentation emergencies 6 Tips to Give a Great Wedding Speech :: Public Speaking Tips from 997 Ways To Be A Great Speaker Pivotal Public Speaking » Our words – careless or profound? When a Wordsmith is Passionate | Manner of Speaking]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/12/05/here-are-the-top-communication-blog-postings-of-the-day-public-speaking-media-training/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/30/former-rep-mark-foley-running-for-palm-beach-mayor-was-gary-condit-not-available/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/30/former-rep-mark-foley-running-for-palm-beach-mayor-was-gary-condit-not-available/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:02:52 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6401 How do you spin your way out of a sex scandal with teenage boy pages? I wouldn’t want to be Foley’s media consultant of campaign manager.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/30/former-rep-mark-foley-running-for-palm-beach-mayor-was-gary-condit-not-available/feed/ 1 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/30/arizona-quarterback-flips-out-on-reporter-during-post-game-press-conference/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/30/arizona-quarterback-flips-out-on-reporter-during-post-game-press-conference/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:42:29 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=6329 by Mike Bako Video does not lie and what it told us about Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson was that he was laughing on the sidelines of an embarrassing 27-6 loss to the San Fransisco 49ers last night. Why then did Anderson get so upset when reporters questioned him about it after the game? Getting [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/11/30/arizona-quarterback-flips-out-on-reporter-during-post-game-press-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/31/kentucky-teenager-wins-miss-world-competition-so-what/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/31/kentucky-teenager-wins-miss-world-competition-so-what/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:53:21 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4609 A lot of smart people roll their eyes at beauty pageants these days (not without good reason), but the pact remains that they are one of the few outlets for young women who want to be public speakers, spokespersons, and media figures. Young men can gain celebrity status, fame and early fortune my being high [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/31/kentucky-teenager-wins-miss-world-competition-so-what/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/08/how-can-you-grab-the-attention-of-your-twitter-followers/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/08/how-can-you-grab-the-attention-of-your-twitter-followers/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:00:51 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=4016
by Dawn Fotopulos Dawn Fotopulos: “Best Small Business Help.com” visits TJ Walker Interactive to discuss business strategy and principles of management. www.bestsmallbizhelp.com]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/08/how-can-you-grab-the-attention-of-your-twitter-followers/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/08/the-art-of-pressence-with-kristie-abruzzo-presentation-training-media-training-tjwalker/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/08/the-art-of-pressence-with-kristie-abruzzo-presentation-training-media-training-tjwalker/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:36:30 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=3949
by Mike Bako presentation training, media training www.tjwalker.com Kristie Abruzzo visits TJ Walker Interactive to discuss the Art of Presence and how you can learn to carry your body in a more healthy way as well as telling us key tips on how to communicate more effectively. www.thebackplace.biz www.thebackplace.biz]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/10/08/the-art-of-pressence-with-kristie-abruzzo-presentation-training-media-training-tjwalker/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/16/chelsea-handlers-sex-tape-released/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/16/chelsea-handlers-sex-tape-released/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:48:52 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=3150
Ryan McCormick and TJ Walker discuss Chelsea Handler and how she should handle the possible release of a sex tape featuring her. What are the media training angles and the public relations ramifications?]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/16/chelsea-handlers-sex-tape-released/feed/ 1 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/women-in-locker-rooms-a-controversy-only-to-those-uninvolved-media-training/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/women-in-locker-rooms-a-controversy-only-to-those-uninvolved-media-training/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:38:38 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=3143
TJ Walker and Mike Bako offer their thoughts on the media training aspects of females in the locker room and the latest controversy involving the New York Jets and Clinton Portis.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/women-in-locker-rooms-a-controversy-only-to-those-uninvolved-media-training/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/eliminate-your-fear-of-public-speaking-with-matthew-cossolotto/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/eliminate-your-fear-of-public-speaking-with-matthew-cossolotto/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:35:51 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=3141
Matthew Cossolotto joins TJ Walker to discuss his book “Alll The World’s a Podium”. To contact Matthew visit his website: www.thepodiumpro.com]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/eliminate-your-fear-of-public-speaking-with-matthew-cossolotto/feed/ 5 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/should-i-read-my-speech-so-i-dont-make-any-mistakes/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/should-i-read-my-speech-so-i-dont-make-any-mistakes/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:12:45 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=3083
by TJ Walker]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/15/should-i-read-my-speech-so-i-dont-make-any-mistakes/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/14/how-do-i-connect-with-my-audience/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/14/how-do-i-connect-with-my-audience/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:12:18 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=3081
by TJ Walker]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/14/how-do-i-connect-with-my-audience/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/05/should-i-tell-em-what-im-gonna-tell-em-and-then-tell-em-what-i-told-em/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/05/should-i-tell-em-what-im-gonna-tell-em-and-then-tell-em-what-i-told-em/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:19:25 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=2679
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]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/09/01/what-are-the-realistic-big-picture-goals-i-should-shoot-for-in-every-presentation-2/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/31/what-is-triggering-my-anxiety-here/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/31/what-is-triggering-my-anxiety-here/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:04:00 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=2636 by Lys Charles I want to solve this problem but can’t work it out. At work I have to answer the phone, I have answered the phone at work probably over 5000 times. I work in a big office with over 40 people. When its noisy and my phone rings I can answer it fine [...]]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/31/what-is-triggering-my-anxiety-here/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/30/blogging-tips-from-the-experts/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/30/blogging-tips-from-the-experts/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:00:37 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=2632 by Amy Porterfield Consistent blogging is not an easy task. And just like anything else in this world, to be great at it, you have to work at it. To get you moving in the right direction, I have complied some extremely helpful tips and strategies from some of the best bloggers around.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/30/blogging-tips-from-the-experts/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/28/how-many-points-should-i-cover-during-my-presentation/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/28/how-many-points-should-i-cover-during-my-presentation/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:12:01 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=2622 ]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/28/how-many-points-should-i-cover-during-my-presentation/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/27/larry-king-radio-return/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/27/larry-king-radio-return/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:03:49 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=2606 ]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/27/larry-king-radio-return/feed/ 0 http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/27/in-case-of-emergency-what-not-to-do/ http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/27/in-case-of-emergency-what-not-to-do/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:28:22 +0000 TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com/?p=2480 by The New York Times WHOEVER suggested that all publicity is good publicity clearly never envisioned the wave of catastrophe engulfing high-profile corporations over the last year, laying waste to some of the most meticulously tailored reputations on earth.]]> http://www.tjwalker.com/2010/08/27/in-case-of-emergency-what-not-to-do/feed/ 0