Debbie Douglas is not only a seasoned Talent Acquisition Professional; she is a sought after Public speaker. Her focus: “helping others Navigate their career journey” via tips, strategies and real-life examples based on her 20 plus years as an in-house recruiter. Debbie has lent her voice to many platforms and organizations throughout the years.
DEBBIE D. DOUGLAS — SPEAKING, PANELS & MEDIA APPEARANCES
(Organized by Type of Engagement)
🎤 I. KEYNOTE SPEAKING & GUEST SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS
NAMIC (National Association of Multiethnicity in Communications)
Unlock Your Career Potential — Guest Speaker (Dec 18, 2024)
Amazon Live with Tamika Hall
Guest Speaker
(Live discussion on career strategy and empowerment)
The New School (Alma Mater)
Guest Lecturer (Graduate Program) — Personal Branding & Job Preparedness (2018)
Women of Integrity – 4th Annual Empowerment Brunch
Guest Speaker / Panelist (March 2019)
Y.E.S. – Young Enterprising Sisters
Workshop Host — Breaking the Glass Ceiling & Personal Branding for Young Minority Women (2016)
💬 II. PANEL DISCUSSIONS
How to Win in 2024: Building & Empowering You — Brunch & Panel
Panelist (April 2024)
Day One: Closing the Access Gap
Panelist
[Watch here]
NYUL (NY Urban League)
Diverse Recruitment & Retention Strategies for the New Workforce — Panelist (2022)
NAMIC
National Association of Multi-Ethnicities in Communication — Panelist (Date unspecified)
Paramount (ERG: Employee Resource Groups)
Becoming Your Own CEO — Panelist
2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference – Elmont Memorial Leading Ladies
Panelist/Speaker to High School Students (April 2019)
A Seat With Us: Networking Brunch
Panelist — Overcoming Challenges, Tips for Success (June 2019)
Google Digital Coaches – Harlem Digital Lab
Panelist — How To Get The Job
(Job search tactics, interview prep & career navigation; 2019)
📚 III. WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Gyrl Wonder (Nonprofit)
Workshop Host —
Hiring, Self-Branding & Interviewing Tips
Summer 2018, Summer 2019, and the “ASK HER” Series
St. John’s University – Circle of Change Leadership Conference
Leadership Mentor — Career Fest (February 2019)
Y.E.S. – Young Enterprising Sisters
Workshop Host — Personal Branding & Professional Visibility (2016)
🎧 IV. PODCAST APPEARANCES
HerAgenda Podcast
Owning Your Career & Building a Personal Brand
https://heragenda.com/p/debbie-douglas-podcast/
Best Friends With Benefits Podcast
Guest Speaker
With hosts NONE and Kris (2020)
The Future of Enterprise Podcast
Guest Speaker
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📰 V. PRESS, PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS
Essence.com
Featured in Art of The Pivot Virtual Series (2022)
[Read more]
HerAgenda Interview
Featured Contributor / Interviewee
[Read more]
PayScale.com
Contributor to the article:
“How to Prepare for Your First Interview as a New Manager”
🗂 VI. TOPICS YOU SPEAK ON (Categorized From Your Engagements)
Career Development & Job Readiness
How to Get the Job (Google Digital Coaches, Gyrl Wonder, NYUL)
Unlocking Career Potential (NAMIC)
Owning Your Career (HerAgenda Podcast)
Preparing for Interviews (PayScale.com)
Becoming Your Own CEO (Paramount ERG)
Personal Branding & Professional Presence
Building a Personal Brand (HerAgenda, The New School)
Personal Branding for Minority Women (Y.E.S., Gyrl Wonder)
Diversity, Access & Workforce Equity
Closing the Access Gap (Day One panel)
Diverse Recruitment and Retention Strategies (NYUL)
Women’s Empowerment & Leadership
Women’s Empowerment Conferences (2018–2019)
A Seat With Us Networking Brunch
Women of Integrity Empowerment Brunch
Career Pivoting & Professional Reinvention
Essence Virtual Series: Art of The Pivot
Career storytelling in a changing market
Additional Topics, and many more!
Inquire about Hiring me to speak
- Job Search Strategies/Utilizing AI and more!
- What You Wish You Knew Before Applying for a Job
- What Recruiters and Employers Are Looking for in Candidates
- How to Leverage Social Media and Elevate Your Personal and Professional Brand