Talks & Topics
Every talk starts the same place: a real newsroom lesson.
Every topic below can be tailored to your event — orientation, career week, leadership retreat, or a single class period.
01 — Interview Mastery
- "Nail the Interview: Job-Hunting Secrets From Someone Who's Interviewed Thousands"
- "The Art of the Follow-Up Question: Listening Skills That Get You Hired"
- "How to Think Fast When Life Doesn't Give You a Script"
- "Your First Job Interview Is Just Breaking News — Here's How to Nail It"
02 — Personal Branding & PR
- "What 500 Interviews Taught Me About Making a Great First Impression"
- "Camera-Ready Confidence: Building a Professional Image From Scratch"
- "Breaking News: You Are Your Own Best Story"
03 — Confidence & Motivation
- "From Shy to Spotlight: My Journey From Introvert to Anchorwoman"
- "Finding Your Voice (Literally): Building Confidence Before You Graduate"
- "Fake It Till You Make It — On Live TV, No Less"
- "Getting Along With Everyone: Lessons From a Career of Difficult Personalities"
How It Works
Formats built for how campuses actually run events.
Keynote
Main-Stage Talk
45–60 minutes for orientation, convocation, career week, or an all-campus event. Built to energize a large room.
Workshop
Interactive Session
90 minutes with hands-on interview and elevator-pitch practice — ideal for career centers and student activity boards.
Small Group
Fireside Q&A
A relaxed, conversational format for student leadership groups, honor societies, or a specific major or department.
"Every talk is built around the same idea — that confidence and communication are skills you can practice, not traits you're born with."
Carol Kaplan
Not sure which topic fits your event?
Tell us about your audience and Carol will help you pick — or blend two into one custom talk.