Guest Lecturer Directory
Communication & Public Speaking Guest Speakers & Lecturers
Communication professionals on the skills every graduate needs — presenting, writing, storytelling, and communicating across cultures. 11 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.
- Brendan ScolariNEW YORK
Executive Communications, Strategy, Management/Leadership, Advertising, Operations
Online lecture · In-person lecture
- Shefali KulkarniMumbai, India
Intercultural Communication, Business Communication, Ethics in Business
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Student organized panel/talk · Career services organized panel/talk
- Aashna MinochaGurugram
Media & Communication Studies Journalism & Mass Communication Public Relations & Corporate Communication Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Psychology in Communication Personality Development & Public Speaking Media Careers & Industry Readiness
Online lecture
- Edit KerekesDubai
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.
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- harshithBangalore India
Embedded Systems Architecture Firmware Engineering Fundamentals Secure Boot & Trusted Firmware Design RTOS Concepts and Real-Time Scheduling Low-Power Embedded Firmware Design Industrial IoT Device Firmware Microcontroller Systems (ARM Cortex / STM32) Communication Protocols (CAN, BLE, UART, SPI) Embedded Diagnostics & Reliability Engineering Bootloader Design and Firmware Update Mechanisms
Online lecture
- Umar HassanPakistan
Skillset for Success (Soft Skills for the future) Self Leadership Emotional Intelligence Communication Skills Wellbeing Matters Productive Life and Goal Setting
Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Dr Nutan KumariMathura
Business Communication, Writing Skills, Interpersonal Skills, English Language Teaching
Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Kirti guptaGurgaon
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
- Arya UpadhyayAustin (In NYC for the summer)
Biodegradable Electronics & Nanorobotics Edge AI for Environmental Monitoring Microplastics and Sustainable Technology Women in STEM Leadership Student Research & Publishing Cybersecurity Fundamentals AI in Healthcare and Environmental Systems Entrepreneurship for Young Innovators Research Communication & Scientific Storytelling
In-person lecture · Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk
- Dr. Russ JonesOxford
Interpersonal communication, media and culture, ethics, current trends in media and Gen Z communication behavior.
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk
- Caitlyn CarusoLas Vegas, NV
I am a Nevada-based educator, advocate, and speaker dedicated to replacing sexual shame with radical healing, bodily autonomy, and intersectional wellness. My work bridges the gap between policy, clinical wellness, and modern media. My professional path evolved from serving as a campus peer sexual health educator and structural sexuality policy advocate to my current work as a professional adult media creator and entertainer. This unique blend of experience allows me to approach conversations around intimacy, trauma, and identity from a deeply authentic, shame-free "Pleasure Professional" perspective. I work closely with universities, student affairs departments, and campus organizations to deliver high-impact, survival-centric programming. Moving past sterile academic lectures, I focus on real-world tools that resonate with today's students—particularly those navigating life at the crossroads of multiracial identity, trauma recovery, and the LGBTQ+ experience. 🎙️ Keynote & Workshop Specializations: • The Pleasure Professional: Revolutionizing sex education, dismantling sexual shame, and building media literacy around modern intimacy. • Pleasure-Centered Harm Reduction: Implementing trauma-informed communication, real-world boundaries, and radical consent frameworks. • Navigating Ambiguity: Strategies for student survival, community building, and self-advocacy within the multiracial and queer student experience. • Trauma as a Teacher, Not a Sentence: Somatic and psychological coping mechanisms for students, activists, and leaders navigating systemic or personal grief.
Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk · Other
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