Master Effective Meeting Leadership: Lead Things That Matter

Want better meetings? Learn to lead an effective meeting that engages teams and gets real results. Take action—start learning now! Read more.

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1h 15m

TJ Walker is a globally recognized communication expert, media trainer, and #1 USA Today bestselling author with over 30 years of experience in public speaking and media coaching. He has personally coached Presidents, Prime Ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and Miss Universes, helping them communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. A Guinness World Record holder for the most talk show appearances in 24 hours, Walker has been featured in over 1,000 media appearances on major network

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Team leaders who want to run efficient, results-driven meetings
  • Managers seeking to improve team engagement
  • Executives aiming to save time and boost productivity
  • Professionals frustrated by disorganized, time-wasting meetings
  • Remote or hybrid workers who lead virtual meetings
  • Anyone looking to master effective meeting techniques

What you’ll learn: 

  • Plan meetings effectively – Know when a meeting is necessary, select the right participants, and define clear goals for productive discussions.
  • Set a well-structured meeting agenda – Create agendas that keep meetings focused, time-efficient, and outcome-driven.
  • Engage participants within the first 3 minutes – Discover how to open with impact, foster early engagement, and set a collaborative tone.
  • Encourage effective presentations – Support team members in delivering concise, valuable presentations that drive discussion forward.
  • Shorten meeting durations – Apply techniques to streamline discussions without sacrificing results.
  • Eliminate distractions – Create an environment that minimizes interruptions and keeps everyone focused.

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge or experience is required

Meetings are a critical part of professional life—but all too often, they become time-wasting, unproductive sessions that leave teams drained and disengaged. If you’ve ever left a meeting wondering why it happened at all, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

This course will teach you how to lead effective meetings that are purposeful, engaging, and results-oriented. Whether you’re hosting in-person team huddles or running virtual conference calls, you’ll gain practical, repeatable strategies to make every meeting count.

Why This Skill Matters

Despite being a staple in the workplace, most professionals have never received formal leading effective meetings training. Ineffective meetings can drain time and morale, while well-run meetings foster collaboration, drive better decisions, and enhance team performance.

By learning to lead effective meetings, you’ll be equipped to:

  • Save valuable company time and resources
  • Improve decision-making and team alignment
  • Inspire participation and accountability

This is an essential skill for team leaders, managers, and executives who want to lead with confidence and create meaningful impact in their organizations.

Expert Instruction from a Global Trainer

This course is led by TJ Walker, a seasoned communication and leadership coach who has trained executives in over 30 countries. With decades of hands-on experience, TJ provides practical tools—not theory—to help professionals transform routine meetings into productive, motivating sessions. His expert guidance ensures that what you learn is rooted in real-world experience and proven success.

If you’re ready to save time, enhance team performance, and finally run the meetings your colleagues want to attend, enroll now. Learn how to lead effective meetings and become the kind of leader who gets things done.

Our Promise to You

Meetings aren’t going anywhere—but how you lead them can make all the difference. This lecture-based course focuses on actionable techniques over flashy visuals, helping you improve not only face-to-face meetings but also virtual presentations and conference calls.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Expand your learning journey! Check out my instructor profile for more courses that empower you to succeed in any professional setting.

Keep Learning and Head to Our Blog Posts For More Actionable Tips and Advanced Strategies!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Leading Effective Meetings Is A Choice, Not Luck
Quick Wins! This 20 Second Rocket Booster For Any Meeting 00:00:00
Figure THIS One Thing Out And Your Meeting Can't Miss 00:00:00
Here Is Exactly What Is Wrong With Your Meetings 00:00:00
Do This NOW Before Your Next Meeting 00:00:00
Section 2 - Leading Effective Meetings By Planning To Lead Effective Meetings
Planning Your Meetings To Succeed, In Advance 00:00:00
Here Is How To Determine If You Should Have A Meeting 00:00:00
Face To Face Meeting Versus Skype Versus Phone 00:00:00
Setting An Agenda That Leads To Success 00:00:00
Whetting The Appetite Of Your Attendees 00:00:00
Nobody Likes Last Minute Surprises 00:00:00
Creating The Perfect Guest List 00:00:00
Never Get Caught Standing Out In The Rain 00:00:00
The Perfect Planning List For You 00:00:00
Section 3 - You Are Now Ready For Prime Time
Your Meeting Means It Is Your Meeting 00:00:00
A Radical Idea - Start On Time! 00:00:00
Here Is How To Make It Easy To Focus Everyone's Attention 00:00:00
A Present For Every Attendee? 00:00:00
The Best Time To Give Handouts 00:00:00
Sum It Up, Fairly 00:00:00
Use A Gentle Approach 00:00:00
A Meeting Of The Minds That Speak 00:00:00
Put A Spotlight On The Elephant In The Room 00:00:00
Moving Beyond Your Circle Of Friends To Lead The Effective Meeting 00:00:00
Don't Feed The Attention Hogs 00:00:00
Drawing Out The Hidden Good Ideas In Your Meetings 00:00:00
Start, End, The Middle, All On Time 00:00:00
You Will Be Leading By Example, Good And Bad 00:00:00
Nature Will Call, Will You Listen? 00:00:00
Sometimes, What People Are Doing Is More Important Than What They Are Saying 00:00:00
Gathering Evidence, Every Step Of The Way 00:00:00
Here Is Exactly What We Are Going To Do And When It Will Be Done 00:00:00
Here Is What We've Learned 00:00:00
Devise Your Own Personal Plan For Leading Effective Meetings 00:00:00
Section 4 - Effective Presentations Are Key To Having Effective Meetings
Want To Lead Effective Meetings? Then Deliver Effective Presentations 00:00:00
The Magic Tip Will Revolutionize Your Meetings Forever 00:00:00
You Aren't In Kindergarten, No Reading To The Class 00:00:00
Get Your Presenters To Identify Their Top Five Points 00:00:00
Printing Out PowerPoint Slides In Advance Is Worthless 00:00:00
Your Presenters Can Be Like TED If You Nudge Them 00:00:00
For Really, Really Big Meetings, You Need To Do This 00:00:00
Establish Your Rules So You Won't Be Bored To Death 00:00:00
Section 5 - Rethinking Everything You Think You Know About Leading Effective Meetings
Let's Try Something Completely Different 00:00:00
No Need To Get Too Comfortable Here 00:00:00
The Buzzer Has Rung 00:00:00
Forget The Spa Treatment 00:00:00
Ever Hear Of A Little Company Known As Amazon? 00:00:00
Consider An Outright Ban On PowerPoint 00:00:00
Your New Ideas On Running Effective Meetings 00:00:00
Section 6 - Implementing The Results Of The Meeting
Now Comes The Hard Part 00:00:00
You Don't Have To Guess If Your Meeting Was Effective 00:00:00
Tinker To Make The Next Meeting Even Better 00:00:00
Section 7 - Congratulations! You Are New Ready To Lead Effective Meetings
Your Own Presentation Skills Library 00:00:00
Your Own Presentation Skills Library 00:00:00
You Must Practice What You Preach 00:00:00
Leading Effective Meetings For The Rest Of Your Career 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Team leaders who want to run efficient, results-driven meetings
  • Managers seeking to improve team engagement
  • Executives aiming to save time and boost productivity
  • Professionals frustrated by disorganized, time-wasting meetings
  • Remote or hybrid workers who lead virtual meetings
  • Anyone looking to master effective meeting techniques

What you’ll learn: 

  • Plan meetings effectively – Know when a meeting is necessary, select the right participants, and define clear goals for productive discussions.
  • Set a well-structured meeting agenda – Create agendas that keep meetings focused, time-efficient, and outcome-driven.
  • Engage participants within the first 3 minutes – Discover how to open with impact, foster early engagement, and set a collaborative tone.
  • Encourage effective presentations – Support team members in delivering concise, valuable presentations that drive discussion forward.
  • Shorten meeting durations – Apply techniques to streamline discussions without sacrificing results.
  • Eliminate distractions – Create an environment that minimizes interruptions and keeps everyone focused.

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge or experience is required

Meetings are a critical part of professional life—but all too often, they become time-wasting, unproductive sessions that leave teams drained and disengaged. If you’ve ever left a meeting wondering why it happened at all, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

This course will teach you how to lead effective meetings that are purposeful, engaging, and results-oriented. Whether you’re hosting in-person team huddles or running virtual conference calls, you’ll gain practical, repeatable strategies to make every meeting count.

Why This Skill Matters

Despite being a staple in the workplace, most professionals have never received formal leading effective meetings training. Ineffective meetings can drain time and morale, while well-run meetings foster collaboration, drive better decisions, and enhance team performance.

By learning to lead effective meetings, you’ll be equipped to:

  • Save valuable company time and resources
  • Improve decision-making and team alignment
  • Inspire participation and accountability

This is an essential skill for team leaders, managers, and executives who want to lead with confidence and create meaningful impact in their organizations.

Expert Instruction from a Global Trainer

This course is led by TJ Walker, a seasoned communication and leadership coach who has trained executives in over 30 countries. With decades of hands-on experience, TJ provides practical tools—not theory—to help professionals transform routine meetings into productive, motivating sessions. His expert guidance ensures that what you learn is rooted in real-world experience and proven success.

If you’re ready to save time, enhance team performance, and finally run the meetings your colleagues want to attend, enroll now. Learn how to lead effective meetings and become the kind of leader who gets things done.

Our Promise to You

Meetings aren’t going anywhere—but how you lead them can make all the difference. This lecture-based course focuses on actionable techniques over flashy visuals, helping you improve not only face-to-face meetings but also virtual presentations and conference calls.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Expand your learning journey! Check out my instructor profile for more courses that empower you to succeed in any professional setting.

Keep Learning and Head to Our Blog Posts For More Actionable Tips and Advanced Strategies!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Leading Effective Meetings Is A Choice, Not Luck
Quick Wins! This 20 Second Rocket Booster For Any Meeting 00:00:00
Figure THIS One Thing Out And Your Meeting Can't Miss 00:00:00
Here Is Exactly What Is Wrong With Your Meetings 00:00:00
Do This NOW Before Your Next Meeting 00:00:00
Section 2 - Leading Effective Meetings By Planning To Lead Effective Meetings
Planning Your Meetings To Succeed, In Advance 00:00:00
Here Is How To Determine If You Should Have A Meeting 00:00:00
Face To Face Meeting Versus Skype Versus Phone 00:00:00
Setting An Agenda That Leads To Success 00:00:00
Whetting The Appetite Of Your Attendees 00:00:00
Nobody Likes Last Minute Surprises 00:00:00
Creating The Perfect Guest List 00:00:00
Never Get Caught Standing Out In The Rain 00:00:00
The Perfect Planning List For You 00:00:00
Section 3 - You Are Now Ready For Prime Time
Your Meeting Means It Is Your Meeting 00:00:00
A Radical Idea - Start On Time! 00:00:00
Here Is How To Make It Easy To Focus Everyone's Attention 00:00:00
A Present For Every Attendee? 00:00:00
The Best Time To Give Handouts 00:00:00
Sum It Up, Fairly 00:00:00
Use A Gentle Approach 00:00:00
A Meeting Of The Minds That Speak 00:00:00
Put A Spotlight On The Elephant In The Room 00:00:00
Moving Beyond Your Circle Of Friends To Lead The Effective Meeting 00:00:00
Don't Feed The Attention Hogs 00:00:00
Drawing Out The Hidden Good Ideas In Your Meetings 00:00:00
Start, End, The Middle, All On Time 00:00:00
You Will Be Leading By Example, Good And Bad 00:00:00
Nature Will Call, Will You Listen? 00:00:00
Sometimes, What People Are Doing Is More Important Than What They Are Saying 00:00:00
Gathering Evidence, Every Step Of The Way 00:00:00
Here Is Exactly What We Are Going To Do And When It Will Be Done 00:00:00
Here Is What We've Learned 00:00:00
Devise Your Own Personal Plan For Leading Effective Meetings 00:00:00
Section 4 - Effective Presentations Are Key To Having Effective Meetings
Want To Lead Effective Meetings? Then Deliver Effective Presentations 00:00:00
The Magic Tip Will Revolutionize Your Meetings Forever 00:00:00
You Aren't In Kindergarten, No Reading To The Class 00:00:00
Get Your Presenters To Identify Their Top Five Points 00:00:00
Printing Out PowerPoint Slides In Advance Is Worthless 00:00:00
Your Presenters Can Be Like TED If You Nudge Them 00:00:00
For Really, Really Big Meetings, You Need To Do This 00:00:00
Establish Your Rules So You Won't Be Bored To Death 00:00:00
Section 5 - Rethinking Everything You Think You Know About Leading Effective Meetings
Let's Try Something Completely Different 00:00:00
No Need To Get Too Comfortable Here 00:00:00
The Buzzer Has Rung 00:00:00
Forget The Spa Treatment 00:00:00
Ever Hear Of A Little Company Known As Amazon? 00:00:00
Consider An Outright Ban On PowerPoint 00:00:00
Your New Ideas On Running Effective Meetings 00:00:00
Section 6 - Implementing The Results Of The Meeting
Now Comes The Hard Part 00:00:00
You Don't Have To Guess If Your Meeting Was Effective 00:00:00
Tinker To Make The Next Meeting Even Better 00:00:00
Section 7 - Congratulations! You Are New Ready To Lead Effective Meetings
Your Own Presentation Skills Library 00:00:00
Your Own Presentation Skills Library 00:00:00
You Must Practice What You Preach 00:00:00
Leading Effective Meetings For The Rest Of Your Career 00:00:00

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