About Timothy John Walker

USA #1 Bestselling Author, Various News and Radio Shows Syndicated Talk Show Host

Students Globally: > 12,000,000

TJ Walker is a globally acclaimed expert in online education and training, widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular coaches in presentation and personal development skills. An early pioneer in the online education world, Walker first published online courses in 1998. With over 12 million student enrollments in more than 250 courses across 100+ educational platforms, he has established himself as a leading figure in online learning. His unique approach integrates three essential components:

Comprehensive, Real-World Content: Each course is meticulously designed with in-depth, practical insights drawn from Walker’s extensive experience with real-world clients, ensuring relevance and actionable value.

Live Weekly Support: Walker hosts a weekly, hour-long office session in a dedicated student Facebook support group, offering personalized guidance and real-time answers to students' questions.

24/7 AI-Powered Assistance: Walker provides a fully interactive video-based AI clone at TJWalkerAI, available around the clock in over 32 languages, allowing students to receive instant answers and support whenever they need it.

Walker is the founder of Media Training Worldwide and has been conducting media training, public speaking training, and crisis communications workshops since 1984. He has trained Presidents, Prime Ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Super Bowl champions, U.S. Senators, Miss Universe titleholders, and Members of Parliament. Walker’s workshops have spanned six continents and over two dozen countries.

His book, Secrets to Foolproof Presentations, was a USA Today #1 Bestseller as well as a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller. Walker is also the author of Media Training A-Z and Media Training Success.

As a seasoned media commentator, Walker has made over 1,000 appearances on major networks including CBS, ABC, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera, NBC, CCTV, Fox Business, HLN, TrueTV, Comedy Central, Sirius, and NPR. In 2009, he set the Guinness World Record for Most Talk Radio Appearances in a 24-hour period. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes and the Reuters Insider Network and has written for the Huffington Post.

A merit scholar and magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, Walker has lectured or conducted training sessions at Yale University, Columbia University, and Princeton University.

What Others 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, Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg Television

"TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world." – Stu Miller, Viacom News Producer

"(TJ Walker's Media Training Worldwide) is the world's leading presentation and media training firm." – Gregg Jarrett, Fox News Channel Anchor