Meet Terry

Terry J. Walker is a certified professional life and executive coach, international speaker, corporate trainer, certified limiting beliefs practitioner, Jack Canfield success trainer, and celebrated author. She’s a leading personal and professional development advocate for Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, universities, healthcare institutions, and government organizations. For over two decades, she’s empowered parents, children, educators, and childcare organizations across Tennessee through the transformational power of her webinars, videos, and the extraordinary Bridging The Gap training program. Terry has a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Tennessee Technological University.

Training Topics

Breaking the Silence:

Understanding Mental Health

Fundamentals

These trainings focus on raising awareness about depression, anxiety, and managing stress. Designed for managers, employees, and loved ones, it aims to break the silence around mental health by discussing practical ways to identify mental health challenges, lessen the stigma, and create a supportive environment. Participants will learn how to approach sensitive conversations, recognize early signs of distress, and promote a culture of openness and empathy both at work and at home.

Creating a Culture of Respect, Awareness and Growth

Empowering organizations to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and motivated to contribute their best. Participants explore how unconscious bias shapes interactions, discover strategies to foster open communication, and learn techniques to strengthen teamwork and workplace relationships. These trainings provide actionable steps to enhance awareness, build trust, and create a positive, high-performing work environment where respect and collaboration thrive.

Personal and Professional Growth: Building Resilience and Enhancing

Well-being

These trainings focus on fostering both personal and professional development through key areas like emotional intelligence, self-care, and resilience. Participants will explore topics such as enhancing self-esteem, mindfulness, gratitude, managing stress, dealing with challenging people, and caring for aging loved ones.

Positive Parenting:

Bridging the Gap for Today's

Ever-Changing World

These trainings draw from Terry's course, "Bridging the Gap," and equips parents with tools to navigate the complexities of modern parenting. Covering topics such as managing stress, anxiety, and depression, they promote emotional intelligence, communication, self-esteem, and accountability in both parents and children.

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Approach & Philosophy

Terry believes that everyone is here for a reason and a purpose. That every experience we encounter on our journey leads us to the present. If you’re willing to learn new things, and willing to invest the time to change the way you think and act, Terry’s ready to walk hand-in-hand with you to make becoming a better you a reality. Whether it’s through one of her informative webinars, keynotes, conferences, or in-person training sessions. The work you do promises to have a profound impact on who you are, and who you become. Furthering you down the road of your journey to self-discovery.

Terry's Clients

Terry's Books

The Resume

of Life

Promoting Positive

Self-Esteem in Children

Recall: A True Story

Of Life, Love, Honor

Bridging The Gap:

A Parent's Guide

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What Terry's Clients Say:

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Terry has led several training sessions on topics like workplace culture, kindness, motivation, and mental health support. I always look forward to hearing her speak, knowing she'll be professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Terry combines her expertise with heartfelt delivery, making her material relatable and engaging. She openly addresses tough issues like bias, blind spots, and diversity. With her experience and passion, Terry inspires others to find their inner strength, leaving a lasting positive impact. She encourages continuous learning and motivates everyone to live their best life. She's one of my top recommended speakers.

- Jennifer Burns, RDN/LN

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Terry hosted a session for our company on anxiety and depression. Given that our team spans different time zones, we appreciate that Terry was able to hold two sessions. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Associates loved Terry's relaxed, easy-to-follow style, which helped us identify symptoms of anxiety and depression in ourselves and others. The interactive nature of the session, with questions sparking lively chats, made everyone feel less alone. We look forward to having Terry back to continue these important mental health conversations!

- Karen Wendorf, Dir. Global Benefits

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Our agency recently attended the "How to Deal with Challenging People" training, and it was one of the most valuable professional development experiences we've had. The course was well-structured, engaging, and full of actionable strategies for handling difficult situations with confidence and empathy. Terry J. Walker was knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly passionate about the subject. She even traveled to us to administer the training! We left feeling more confident, equipped with practical strategies to apply immediately. We highly recommend Terry J. Walker's training to anyone looking to improve their interpersonal skills.

- Stephanie Mathes, Assoc. Director

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Terry has a rare gift for connecting with people in a way that is relatable and inspiring. Her energy and passion are contagious, and she doesn’t just talk—she transforms the way you think, lead, and grow. Her down-to-earth approach and insights inspired our teams to better understand change. Whether it’s leadership, resilience, or communication, Terry empowers people to break through barriers towards reaching their potential. Thank you, Terry. We look forward to having you back with us.

- Sherri Jones, H.R. Director

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© 2025 Inspire and Motivate, IAM, LLC. All rights reserved.