Arts, Culture & Performance Guest Speakers & Lecturers

I gotta work on this part more still, and these would definitely require some prep on my end. These are aspirational lecture topics: Prototyping for the moderately technical (0 to 0.1 type-stuff) The art of selectively-janky product design Running a minimalistic business Designing self-marketing businesses and why that's crucial for cheap soloprenuers and shoestring budgets

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Politeness Theories; Speech Acts; Language Hegemony; Shakespeare and Drama; the Art of Teaching English; Critical Thinking

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Strategic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia: Lessons from Embassy in Singapore for modern international relations. Public Administration Leadership: Navigating policy and crisis in multicultural hubs like Singapore. Career Juggling for Professionals: Real-world tactics from interviewing global women leaders on The Juggleverse podcast. Women's Empowerment in High-Stakes Roles: Recalibrating motherhood and executive success. Digital Storytelling for Diplomats and Executives: Building influence via podcasts and social media. Cultural Negotiation Skills: Multilingual strategies from European and Asian diplomatic postings.

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Medicine, AI, Marketing, Business Development, Business Management, Business Administration, Generative Media, Art, Biology, English, Arabic

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Scientific volunteering, digital humanities research, and the postcard as a multimodal source

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Students often study theory; you can provide the reality of how Fortune 500 companies actually operate. • Topic: From Shared Services to GBS: How companies move from simple cost-arbitrage to becoming value-driven "Global Capability Centers" (GCCs). • Topic: Operating Model Design: Explaining the "Build vs. Buy vs. Hybrid" decision-making process in global sourcing. 2. Digital Transformation & Future of Work This is arguably the most "in-demand" area for guest lectures. • Topic: AI & Automation in Corporate Functions: How GenAI is moving GBS beyond basic automation (RPA) to intelligent decision-making in Finance and HR. • Topic: The Digital Finance Function: Moving from record-to-report (R2R) to real-time predictive analytics. 3. Change Management & Global Leadership Consulting is as much about "people" as it is about "processes." • Topic: Leading Large-Scale Transformations: The psychology of change management when transitioning thousands of roles to a global delivery model. • Topic: Stakeholder Management: How to manage C-suite expectations and navigate corporate politics during a restructuring. 4. Specialized GBS Domains Depending on your specific project history, you can deep-dive into: • Finance Transformation: Working capital optimization, ESG reporting, and tax transparency. • Supply Chain & Procurement: Building resilient global supply chains using GBS hubs. • HR Transformation: Designing a global "Hire-to-Retire" journey in a decentralized world. 5. Career Readiness (The "Consulting Toolkit") Students are always eager to learn the "unspoken" skills of a top-tier consultant. • Topic: Structured Problem Solving: Using MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) and hypothesis-driven approaches. • Topic: Storylining & Executive Communication: How to turn complex data into a 3-slide deck for a CFO. • Topic: The Life of a Consultant: Bridging the gap between academic theory and the high-pressure environment of GBS consulting.

Online lecture

Fashion Law and Intellectual Property: Protecting Designs and Brands Influencer Economy and IP Rights on Social Media Circular Fashion Economy and the Role of Intellectual Property Law Slow Fashion Movement: Legal Protection for Conscious Design Indian Traditional Textiles: IP, Sustainability, and Cultural Preservation Khadi Movement and Modern Sustainable Fashion Law

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CULTURAL IMPACT IN LEARNING RELIGIOUS HISTORY AND CULTURE THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH AND CULTURE IN AMERICA. THE CHURCH CULTURE AND THE GENDERS IT IMPACTS. BLACK MUSIC AND THE STORY IT TELLS OF AMERICA.

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Musical Theatre Performance & Audition Technique, Vocal Health and Commercial Styling, Acting & Character Development, Songwriting & Creative Writing, Commercial Acting & Motion Capture (MOCAP) Mechanics, Creative Ethics in Youth Theatre, Navigating the Business of Professional Performing Arts.

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Design & Innovation Design Thinking Human-Centered Design User Experience (UX) Design User Interface (UI) Design Product Design Service Design Graphic Design Visual Communication Information Design Branding and Identity Design Creative Problem Solving Design Research Design Strategy Design Systems Digital Product Development Futures & Strategic Foresight Introduction to Strategic Foresight Futures Thinking Scenario Planning Speculative Design Participatory Futures Emerging Technologies and Society Trend Analysis Systems Thinking Futures Literacy Innovation Strategy Responsible Innovation Designing for Uncertain Futures Technology AI for Designers AI and Creativity Digital Transformation Technology Innovation Product Management Agile and Scrum Fundamentals No-Code Product Development Human-AI Collaboration Writing & Communication Academic Writing First-Year Composition Technical Writing Professional Writing Digital Storytelling Visual Storytelling Writing for Designers Research Communication Critical Reading Presentation Skills Research Design Research Methods Qualitative Research Research Through Design Human-Centered Research Mixed Methods Research Literature Reviews Research Proposal Writing Entrepreneurship Design Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Creative Entrepreneurship Digital Business Strategy Freelancing for Designers Portfolio Development Personal Branding Media & Communication Digital Media Communication Design Social Media Strategy Content Strategy Digital Publishing Media Literacy Professional Development Career Development for Designers UX Portfolio Reviews Interview Preparation for Designers Design Leadership Cross-Cultural Collaboration Remote Team Collaboration Professional Ethics in Design Workshops & Short Courses Design Thinking Bootcamp UX Design Fundamentals Introduction to Figma AI Tools for Creative Professionals Scenario Planning Workshop Systems Mapping Speculative Prototyping Design Sprint Facilitation Research Methods for Designers Academic Writing for Graduate Students Effective Presentation Skills Building a Professional Portfolio Personal Branding for Creatives

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Program & Delivery Management for enterprise technology implementations Solutions Architecture / Technical Pre-Sales: bridging technical and business stakeholders AI Adoption & Prompt Engineering for non-technical professionals Explaining Technical Concepts to Non-Technical Audiences (translating tech for sales, marketing, and executive stakeholders) Building and Scaling Customer Success in Enterprise SaaS Cross-Cultural, Cross-Time-Zone Team Collaboration in Global Organizations Using AI Tools to Build a Business: content, marketing, and operations for early-stage founders

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Western US History, Native American History, Geopolitics, World Religions, Endangered Languages, Cultural Geography, History of Romance, History of Death, History of Rock and Roll, Wilderness Survival, Photojournalism, Budget Travel, Current Events

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As a business academic with an MBA in Global Business and a practitioner-focused teaching philosophy, I offer engaging, interactive guest lectures across the following domains. Each session is designed to be case-study driven, practically oriented, and tailored to the level of the audience from foundation through to MBA and executive education. 1. Marketing & Digital Strategy Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) in the Digital Age – A strategic exploration of frameworks including AIDA, RACE, PESO, omnichannel communication, and brand positioning. Students participate in a live communication audit and design a mini-IMC campaign for a real-world brand. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) & Digital Marketing Fundamentals – Demystifying SEO for business students: keyword research, on-page/off-page optimisation, content strategy, and measuring digital marketing ROI. Data-Driven Personalisation & Conversational Marketing – Examining how AI, marketing automation, chatbots, and short-form video are transforming customer engagement and brand loyalty in a hyper-connected landscape. Purpose-Driven Branding & Ethical Marketing – How modern brands build trust through authenticity, social responsibility, and transparent communication in an era of conscious consumerism. 2. Strategic Business Management Strategic Frameworks for Competitive Advantage – Translating complex models (Porter’s Five Forces, PESTLE, SWOT, Blue Ocean Strategy, Value Chain Analysis) into actionable tools for postgraduate and executive learners. Business Model Innovation for a Changing World – How organisations can pivot, adapt, and innovate their business models in response to market disruption, technological change, and shifting consumer behaviours. Strategic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty – Equipping students with frameworks to analyse risk, evaluate trade-offs, and make confident strategic choices in volatile environments. 3. Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation From Idea to Venture: The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Covering opportunity identification, business planning, lean startup methodology, and pitching to investors. Leading High-Performing Teams – Exploring leadership styles, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and the psychology of effective collaboration in diverse workplaces. Design Thinking for Business Innovation – A hands-on session introducing human-centred problem-solving, ideation techniques, and rapid prototyping for business challenges. 4. Global Business & International Markets Navigating Cross-Cultural Business Environments – Understanding cultural dimensions, communication styles, and negotiation strategies for success in global markets. Emerging Markets & Global Growth Strategies – Analysing market entry strategies, risk assessment, and the unique opportunities and challenges of operating in developing economies. 5. Academic & Professional Development Critical Thinking & Data-Driven Decision-Making – How to evaluate evidence, challenge assumptions, and use quantitative/qualitative data to inform business strategy. Effective Business Communication & Presentation Skills – Practical techniques for structuring compelling business narratives, delivering impactful presentations, and influencing stakeholders. Project-Based Learning & Collaborative Problem-Solving – Drawing on real-world business scenarios to teach students how to work effectively in teams, manage projects, and deliver results under pressure.

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Filmmaking, Producing, Writing, Directing, Acting, Media Studies, Media Arts, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Communications, Content Promotion, Marketing, Art as a Career, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Strategic Risk-Taking, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Purpose-Driven Creative Execution, Historical Perspective & Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Unity & Team Cohesion, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Heritage

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My Ph.D. is in Rhetoric9 English) and communication. Cultural, marketing and PR. Writing skills, business and leadership.

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The topics I am prepared to lecture on would be GIS, Meteoritics, Astronomy, and History

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Philosophy, Religion & History of Ideas Literature, Literary Cultures & Comparative Literature Folklore, Heritage & Cultural Transmission Material Culture & Everyday Life Memory, Archives & Digital Afterlives Embodiment, Affect & Emotional History Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Thought Environmental Humanities & Climate Imagination Sacred Landscapes, Religion & Cultural Symbolism Visual Culture & Postdigital Studies Borders, Mobility & Cultural Identity Public Humanities & Research Communication

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Communication & Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech Communication Interpersonal Communication Business Communication Executive Communication Professional Communication Organizational Communication Intercultural / Cross-Cultural Communication Global Communication Persuasive Communication Argumentation Presentation Skills Communication in Professional Settings Leadership & Management Organizational Leadership Leadership Theory Leadership Development Leadership & Influence Leadership & Ethics Change Leadership Organizational Behavior Management Principles Strategic Management Managing Projects & Processes Executive Leadership Organizational Transformation Workplace Culture Motivation & Team Performance Business & Management Introduction to Business Business Fundamentals Strategic Management Business Capstone Management Production & Operations Management Project Management Organizational Effectiveness Corporate Responsibility Business, Society & Public Policy Marketing Marketing Principles Marketing Research Consumer Behavior Transactional Marketing Disruptive Marketing Digital & Emerging Marketing Strategies Buyer Behavior Marketing Strategy Humanities, Philosophy & Critical Thinking Philosophy Philosophy & Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Ethics Moral Reasoning Ethical Decision-Making Applied Ethics Humanities Values-Based Leadership Reflective Judgment Diversity & Cross-Cultural Studies Cross-Cultural Diversity Psychology of Diversity Cultural Competence Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intercultural Communication Global Awareness Cultural Identity Bias & Inclusion Cross-Cultural Leadership Communicating in a Global Environment Research & Graduate Education Research Methods Applied Research Design Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Academic Research Scholarly Inquiry Literature Reviews Theoretical Frameworks Research Writing Graduate Research Dissertation Development Capstone Research Academic Writing

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Operational Excellence Senior Division Manager

Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, capital project management, interviewing process, cultural change, operating systems.

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music producer & coach, author

over 30 years experience in music production with artists such as blondie, rufus wainwright, LP, franz ferdinand. i'm also an expert on dealing with creative blocks, writing from a place of truth and authenticity (books and music), gender euphoria (i'm non binary), past lives and destiny (i wrote a book about this), NYC music history 1980s- present, how to get past the negative voices in your head when creating, LGBTQ presence in the music industry,

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PhD Researcher and Educator

World History, Colonial History, Ancient and modern African History,international relations and Diplomacy

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I can provide guest lectures across social work, human services, public policy, leadership, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, disability studies, and emerging technology. Topics include: Child welfare, foster care, permanency, and adoption Cultural responsiveness and antiracist practice in child- and family-serving systems Beyond Resilience: examining the systems people are required to adapt to Evidence-based coaching, leadership, and professional decision-making Translating research into policy and practice Systems change, implementation, and organizational transformation Race, intersectionality, identity, belonging, and inclusive leadership Lived experience and the ethics of including community voice in professional practice Disability, accessibility, and navigating professional spaces with vision loss Assistive technology and AI for blind and low-vision communities Human-centered AI, algorithmic bias, accessibility, and responsible technology AI in social work, human services, and organizational decision-making Career development, persistence, and leading through personal and professional change Research methods, dissertation development, and translating doctoral research for real-world impact Public speaking, storytelling, advocacy, and using professional expertise to influence systems change Lectures can be tailored for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or professional audiences and can incorporate research, case examples, lived experience, interactive discussion, and practical application.

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History, Political Science, Geopolitics and International Relations

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Pastor

Theology Religious Studies Biblical Studies Philosophy of Religion Christian Theology Biblical Interpretation / Hermeneutics Religious Ethics Comparative Religion New Testament Old Testament Systematic Theology Historical Theology Pastoral Theology Christian Ethics Apologetics Church History Religious Philosophy

Online lecture

CEO, Executive Director

Community Psychology, public health and mental health, mental health workforce, addictions and recovery, suicide and suicidology, Health Policy, Behavioral health service, Peer Support, Mental health and human services programs, suicide prevention, patients' rights, crisis support skills, motivational interviewing and listening skills, community and clinical systems (critical theory), history of psychology, advocacy including policy advocacy, systems change, health equity and justice, epidemiology, stigma change, learned helplessness, evolutionary psychology (psychobiology) personality psychology, social psychology, introductory social science statistics, Buddhist psychology, existential and humanistic psychology, leadership, cognitive science, psycholinguistics,

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Chief Operating Officer

Global Operations and Operational Excellence; Corporate Governance and Risk Management; ESG and Responsible Business; Social Compliance and Responsible Supply Chains; International Assurance and Auditing; Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement; Quality Management Systems; Organisational Transformation and Digitalisation; AI in Assurance and Business Operations; Leadership in Global and Cross-Cultural Organisations.

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Principal

I could lecture on several topics such as engineering, architecture, business and more due to my education and work history

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Academic Lecturer

History

Online lecture

ESL Instructor

I can deliver lectures on a variety of topics related to education, language, communication, culture, and history, including: - English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Acquisition - Bilingualism, Multilingualism, and Language Learning - Effective Communication and Public Relations - Strategic Communication and Professional Communication Skills - Curriculum Development and Innovative Teaching Strategies - Educational Leadership and Instructional Practices - The Role of Language in Society, Identity, and Culture - Puerto Rican History, Culture, and Contributions to American History - The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Education - Intercultural Communication and Global Perspectives in Education My academic interests focus on the intersection of language, education, communication, and cultural identity.

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AI Histographer

How to get the best answer from AI: a five-step method for checking whether an AI tool's answer can be trusted Where AI goes wrong: invented sources, confident errors, and outdated information, with real examples from my testing AI and the historical record: how AI tools summarize, compress, and sometimes distort history AI in government and public information: what happens when cities and agencies put chatbots in front of the public AI for journalists and communicators: using AI for research without being misled, and how AI search decides which sources to cite How AI systems are evaluated: what human reviewers do and why it matters

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Historian, Published Author, and Independent Researcher

Early American history; colonial America; the American Revolution; religious history; the 1918 influenza pandemic; medical and public-health history; women in medieval Scotland; Scottish clans, genealogy, and cultural history; oral history; museum and public history; historical research and writing.

Online lecture

Public Theologian & Consultant at Liberating Strategies

Rev. Dr. Jason Carson Wilson lectures on the intersections of faith, politics, race, LGBTQIA+ liberation, journalism, and social justice. His areas of expertise include Black queer theology, womanist theology, public theology, liberation theology, Christian nationalism, religious influence on American democracy, LGBTQIA+ inclusion in religious institutions, and the role of faith communities in movements for social change. He also lectures on chosen family systems theory and chosen family theology, original frameworks he developed through lived experience, academic scholarship, and observations during his chaplain residency in a forensic psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C. Additional topics include congregational leadership in politically polarized communities, disability justice, spiritual care, trauma-informed ministry, advocacy and organizing, nonprofit leadership, and the power of journalism and storytelling to challenge injustice and hold institutions accountable.

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