Guest Lecturer Directory

Leadership & Management Guest Speakers & Lecturers

Executives and coaches on leading teams through growth and disruption — culture, change management, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. 45 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.

  • Brendan ScolariNEW YORK

    Executive Communications, Strategy, Management/Leadership, Advertising, Operations

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  • Wendy GinsbergSan Diego, CA

    (Consumer) Product Management, Product Growth, Product Monetization People Management, Subscription products Computer Science concepts and Software for not-yet-technical people

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  • Marianne BellottiWashington, DC

    Technology in general, but specifically the challenge of building and maintaining technology in the private and public spheres. I specialize in system rescue and legacy modernization, so I tend to lecture a lot on organizational change management as it relates to the operation of complex software systems.

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  • Nicole KwohNew York

    Product Management AI for Product Managers / Finding Product-Market Fit Software / Product Development Lifecycle User Research Methods Building 0-1 Software at a Startup v Big Firm Financial Services Transitioning from Academia to Industry Early Career Coaching for Graduates

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  • RICH ATKINSONMelbourne, Australia

    Human Resources (Practitioner view) Leadership theory / Servant Leadership

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  • Docca V. PhanikumarBangalore

    Energy, Chemicals & Sustainability - Decarbonizing Industrial Systems: Strategies for oil & gas, chemicals, and heavy manufacturing - Green Hydrogen & Circular Chemistry: Tech pathways and policy integration - Carbon Markets & ESG Metrics: From compliance to competitive advantage - Energy Transition Frameworks: Systems-level modeling and stakeholder alignment - Waste-to-Value Innovations: Case studies in biofuels, plastics, and e-waste AI, Systems Thinking & Policy - AI for Climate Action: Predictive modeling, optimization, and ethical deployment - Digital Twins in Energy & Infrastructure: Applications and limitations - Tech-Policy Convergence: How AI, data, and regulation shape public outcomes - Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning: Tools for resilient decision-making - Responsible AI in Industrial Ecosystems: Governance, bias, and transparency Education, Mentorship & Workforce Development - Bridging Academia and Industry: Capstone design, internships, and innovation labs - Mentoring for Climate Careers: Pathways in engineering, policy, and entrepreneurship - Systems Thinking for Students: A toolkit for interdisciplinary problem-solving - Ethics & Leadership in STEM: Case-based discussions for emerging professionals

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  • Kai AmbakadSacramento, CA

    I am open to most topics that fall in the field of Developmental Psychology. My PhD specialization is in Human Development and Health Psychology. My research interests revolve mainly around queer relationships, emotional psychology, leadership development, and human learning.

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  • 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.

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  • Daria RudnikTel Aviv

    HR Management, Organizational Transformation, Leadership in an Era of Disruption, Executive Presence, Coaching Skills for Leaders, Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams, Human - AI Collaboration

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  • Umar HassanPakistan

    Skillset for Success (Soft Skills for the future) Self Leadership Emotional Intelligence Communication Skills Wellbeing Matters Productive Life and Goal Setting

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  • Riana JichaHilo

    Navigating the Unprecedented: Crisis Governance and the Federal Workforce Explores how public agencies and government administrations adapt their leadership structures and organizational behavior during prolonged crises, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a primary case study. The Architecture of Authority: Steward, Servant, and Charismatic Leadership Analyzes competing leadership paradigms within organizational psychology, focusing on how different models of authority, ownership, and accountability shape institutional outcomes. Historical Memory and Policy: The Political Response to the Ianfu Examines the intersection of historical narratives, international relations, and modern political responses in East Asia over the last thirty years. Restorative Justice in Practice: Bridging Victim Advocacy and the Legal System Discusses alternative frameworks within the administration of justice that prioritize victim assistance, community healing, and offender accountability outside of traditional punitive models.

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  • Kelly Brogdon GeyerVienna, Austria

    Organizational adaptability, Agile, organizational change management, leading through change, leadership and the future of work

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  • Liz Landrykey largo

    1. The Path to CEO: Build a Business That Thrives Without You: we’ll dive deep into the strategies, financials, and leadership shifts needed to replace yourself in day-to-day operations—so you can focus on growth, strategy, and long-term success. 2. Decoding Team Dynamics: From Chaos to Cohesion: Strengthen your leadership impact / Create a culture of trust and accountability / Communicate with clarity and intention / Build a cohesive, resilient team 3.Recruit Like a CEO: Attract and close your ideal team player: Unlock the Formula for Building a Rockstar Team Join an elite group of top business owners for an exclusive session designed to redefine how you recruit and retain top talent. This workshop is your chance to refine your hiring strategy, connect with like-minded high achievers, and gain proven recruiting best practices from industry leaders. You’ll Walk Away With: A crystal-clear avatar of your ideal team member—so you stop wasting time on the wrong hires High-level networking & collaboration with fellow business owners Proven recruiting and retention strategies A tactical marketing plan to keep your organization top of mind with talent

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  • 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.

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  • Dalia SalehMilwaukee, WI

    Pharmacy; Health Care Leadership; Strategy; Product Strategy; Innovation; Business

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  • 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

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  • Hishan S SanilAdelaide, Australia

    Qualitative Research Action Research Change Management Business Analysis Operations Research

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  • Anjani Kumar NadendlaGuntur

    Leadership, Product Manufacturing

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  • Olukayode BanmekeTustin

    Education leadership; Special Education; Environmental Sciences; Chemistry; Biological Sciences

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  • Mathias GuilleIndianapolis

    How Modern Streaming Platforms Work (end-to-end architecture) CDN & Edge Computing for Video Delivery Media over QUIC (MoQ) and the Future of Streaming Low-Latency Video Streaming Cloud Media Platforms & Infrastructure OTT, FAST Channels & Streaming Business Models Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) & Video Monetization Product Management for Deep Tech Building and Scaling Cloud Products Distributed Systems for Media Delivery Streaming Economics: Cost, Performance & Scale Engineering Leadership & Cross-Functional Product Development International Careers in Technology (France → US, VIE, global product careers)

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  • Deepa BastanteFort Lauderdale

    1. Cloud Migration Is Not the Finish Line 2. Platform Engineering: The Hidden Backbone of Modern Enterprises 3. Digital Transformation 4. Modernization in Large Enterprises 5. Program Leadership vs Technical Leadership

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  • Hassan YemerArlington

    Strategic Management and leadership

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  • Darryl T. AndersonPeoria

    Business Maturity Curve - the four phases and the activities & tasks performed within them People-Side Risk Management - introducing Human Factors to enterprise-wide business initiatives to ensure benefit realization for sustained adoption Target Operating Model [TOM] - What is needed when the plan falls short or fails for the organization to continue client delivery RoE Drives RoI - Return on Experience has always initiated by a person and concludes with several people experiencing something positive or negative that drives RoI

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  • Danese WrightChandler

    Leadership, counseling, leadership or personal development, DEI, management, handling difficult employees.

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  • Oluseyi Adewale Adekoyagaitersburg

    ·Human Resource Management ·Strategic Management ·Organizational Behaviour ·Leadership ·Business Strategy ·Sociology ·Business Ethics ·Change Management ·Organizational Development ·Workplace Mental Health ·Six Sigma ·Quality Management ·Executive Leadership ·MBA Capstone Projects ·Project management

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  • Kerryll RobertsSilver Spring, MD

    Business and Professional development skills in leadership

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  • KatrinaMissouri City

    I could lecture on project management, business of Healthcare Administration, leadership development etc.

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  • Kriti Sarna-

    Human Resource Management (any topic within HR) , Artificial Intelligence, ERP Systems, Emotional Intelligence, Philosophy, Psychology

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  • Shauna MartiniMaple

    Anything in elementary education and leadership. Specialization in technology and innovation.

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  • Olayide AinaAtlanta, GA

    • Organizational Leadership • Project Management • Agile & Scrum • Business Strategy • Change Management • Leadership Development • Professional Communication • Conflict Resolution • Team Dynamics & Collaboration • Stakeholder Engagement • Adult Learning & Professional Development

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  • Grace OkuboLagos

    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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  • Chavella Patterson-KEllyTampa, FL

    With 33 years of hands-on experience as both an IT practitioner and business owner, you're in a position to speak from direct operational experience rather than theory. That credibility can become a differentiator for keynote speaking, executive advisory services, board positions, podcasts, webinars, and thought leadership.

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  • Carter BeckWhite House

    I cover entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, marketing, and research methods through a practitioner lens. Specific topics include launching and scaling international non-profits, cross-border team leadership and board governance, strategic fundraising and ethical global marketing, and designing qualitative case studies. Every topic connects academic theory directly to live operational realities.

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  • Mohammed Yaseen Puthen Parambil AboobakerLondon

    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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  • EbonyAtlanta

    Leadership Leadership That Inspires Action Emotional Intelligence for Leaders Leading Through Change Building High-Performance Teams Student Leadership & Wellness Leadership Beyond the Classroom Mental Wellness & Resilience Personal Branding for Career Success Entrepreneurship Building a Business from the Ground Up Sales & Business Development Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs

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  • Marc Robertz-SchwartzFruitland Park

    Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Company/Corporate Culture and Values, Media

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  • Aloysius J CarlErlnager

    1. Preparing for an AI-Driven World 2. Practical AI Skills for Students and Emerging Professionals 3. The Limitations, Risks, and Ethical Use of AI 4. Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 5. Entrepreneurship and Building Resilient Businesses 6. Innovation and Intrapreneurship 7. Leadership, Accountability, and Ethical Decision-Making 8. How Systems and Culture Shape Behavior and Results 9. Adapting to Technological and Workplace Change 10. Career Readiness for a Rapidly Changing World

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  • Julian AdamsColumbia, SC

    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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  • Natasa Kusmuk-DuusSarajevo

    Public-purpose leadership; ethical leadership and AI governance; stakeholder engagement and intercultural leadership; women, gender and institutional power; migration, refugees, settlement and multicultural policy; human trafficking and modern slavery; community development and social cohesion; social-policy evaluation; NGO governance and community investment; international relations, war, diplomacy and peace; maritime security and piracy; trade and investment; start-ups and international business development; youth leadership and career development.

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  • Linda Ann ColemanPittsburgh

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

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  • Eugene GuttConcord

    STRRATEFY, TACTICS, LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, SCHEDULING, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, THEORY Y AND THEORY X MANAGEMENT

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  • Dean WilliamsLondon

    Business development Entrepreneurship Leadership Health and wellbeing

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  • Thirumurugan SrinivasanBangalore

    The Future of Work: AI Agents as Digital Colleagues Generative AI and the Next Wave of Innovation Building Enterprise AI Solutions with Copilot and Azure AI Agentic AI: Beyond Chatbots and Automation From Developer to Solution Architect: Lessons from Industry Cloud, AI, and Automation: Skills for the Digital Era Digital Transformation: Turning Ideas into Business Value Low-Code, No-Code, and the Rise of Citizen Development Career Readiness for the AI Age: What Industry Expects Future Technology Trends Shaping Business and Society

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  • Adrian Attard TrevisanLondon , Malta

    AI In Healthcare Leadership in Healthcare Human Physiology

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  • Dr. Nicole EllisSmithfied

    I could lecture on the following topics: Project Management Strategic Management Organizational Leadership Remote & Hybrid Leadership Business Strategy Change Management Organizational Behavior Leadership Development Operations Management Entrepreneurship Professional & Career Development Women in Leadership Communication & Team Management

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