Speaking & Engagements
Lori Kaplan is a compelling speaker whose work bridges storytelling, psychology, and lived experience in high-pressure creative environments.
She speaks to audiences about identity, resilience, leadership, and the unseen emotional layers behind performance, service, and success.
Her talks are grounded, honest, and deeply human—drawing from over two decades working closely with women in Broadway, film, television, and private client environments.
Signature Topics
The Hidden World Behind Performance
What happens behind the curtain and what it reveals about identity, confidence, and human pressure.
Identity, Vulnerability & Self-Perception
How people construct confidence and how it breaks down in real environments.
Leadership in High-Trust Environments
What it means to lead when discretion, emotional intelligence, and nuance matter more than hierarchy.
Dignity in Practice
Why small acts of care and attention can have life-altering impact.
The Psychology of Service Work
Understanding the emotional and relational dynamics behind “helping professions.
Audience Fit
- Lori speaks to:
- Universities & academic programs
- Women’s leadership events
- Creative industry panels (Broadway, film, television)
- Corporate leadership retreats
- Wellness, psychology, and human behavior conferences
Speaking Style
- Lori’s speaking style is:
- Story-driven, not scripted
- Calm, reflective, and deeply grounded
- Emotionally intelligent without performative language
- Based on real-world experience, not theory
Why Book Lori Kaplan
Because she doesn’t speak from theory she speaks from two decades inside environments where identity, pressure, and human vulnerability are constantly present
- Her talks resonate because they are:
- Honest without being dramatic
- Insightful without being abstract
- Personal without being self-focused
Booking Inquiry
For speaking engagements, panels, or private events, please use the contact form to request availability and topics.