GOLD Guidance Career Series

The GOLD Guidance series provides topic-based workshops for recent graduates beginning their professional careers or making a career change. Alumni who are interested in requesting a connection with a QC alum in their field of interest can reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations at: qc.GOLD@qc.cuny.edu after they have reviewed the documents and links in the Interview and Networking Tips section of our Alumni Resources webpage.

Requirement: You must attend at least one GOLD Guidance Workshop before making the request OR watch at least two recordings of the previous sessions.

Upcoming GOLD Guidance Events

11-10-25 GOLD Guidance with David Goldberg

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with David Goldberg

TOPIC: Elevator Pitch and Interviewing Skills

For this GOLD Guidance workshop, alumni are encouraged to practice your 30-second pitch with David Goldberg

November 10, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm (EST) via Zoom

RSVP by Nov 8th (Hurry! Space is limited): bit.ly/GOLD-DGoldberg

David Goldberg is a speaking & presence coach with an industry-leading approach that’s now used by over 10,000 CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, and job seekers to come across better—whether on stage, on camera, on mic, online, & in person.

He helps develop a one-of-a-kind “speaking and presence blueprint”—adjustments that help people hear more “yeses,” convey greater competence, and consistently come across on their A-game in various professional settings such as company podcasts, investor pitches, keynote speeches, panels, networking events, and more.

His proven techniques help people worldwide address word choice strategies, tackle quirky speaking habits, manage nerves during public speaking, and improve intonation, pacing, spacing, and filler words. 

He is also CEO of EdgeStudio.com, an international voiceover recording & training company based in Times Square, New York City, that’s recorded over 13,000 projects for brands including AT&T, Google, & Microsoft.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with Catherine Law ’90

Save the Date! – February 23, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm (EST) via Zoom

Past GOLD Guidance Workshops (2024-2025)

In case you missed any of our past workshops, you can catch up by exploring our latest list of GOLD Guidance events. Click on the images below to access recordings via YouTube:

3-3-25_GOLD Guidance - Mark Klein '76

Mark Klein '76

Careeer Counselor and Coach
  • Finding Your Authentic Career
  • Self-care in Challenging Times

Connect with Mark Klein on LinkedIn here.

9-30-24 GOLD Guidance with Catherine Law '90

Catherine Law '90

Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Job Development & Reporting; Adjunct Lecturer for the Zicklin School for the Business Development Co-Op Program
  • Career Transitions and Pivots
  • Coping with Setbacks

Connect with Catherine Law on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 5-6-24_GOLD Guidance - Princess François-Estévez

Princess François-Estévez

New York Executive Director of America Needs You (ANY)
  • Improving your LinkedIn Presence

Connect with Princess François-Estévez on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 3-5-24_GOLD Guidance - Susan Zeidman

Susan Zeidman '72/'76

Career and Leadership Coach
  • Creating Your Brand
  • Elevator Pitch
  • Your Professional Background

Connect with Susan Zeidman on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 2-8-24_GOLD Guidance - Diane Shults

Diane Shults '07

Early Career Strategist
  • Building Relationships and Finding a Mentor
  • Interview Types and Tips for a Job Search
  • Industry Specific Resources

Connect with Diane Shults on LinkedIn here.

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