Personal-finance expert Jordan Goodman knows he’s lucky. He’s free to start most workdays in his pajamas, doing radio interviews from home to help tens of thousands of listeners with their money questions. When he wants to write a book — he’s at work on his thirteenth — he always lands a top publisher. And at least once a week, a limo pulls up at his home to drive him to New York City to do TV interviews at Fox, CNN, CBS, or CNBC.
The key ingredient to Goodman’s professional success has been his knack for creating opportunities. In this lively talk, rich with anecdotes from his own life as a student, a journalist at MONEY Magazine, and as a guest commentator on national TV and radio shows, Goodman explains that, once you’ve identified your passion in life, there are concrete steps you can, indeed must, take to achieve your dream.
It doesn’t matter whether your dream is local or international, in the realm of the arts or the hard sciences, or anywhere in between. Yes, talent and hard work are essential parts of the equation, but once you’ve attained a certain level of competence, it’s more your frame of mind and who you meet that usually make the difference.
- How can students use their school projects to further define their interests, distinguish themselves, and make connections that will serve them when they start to apply to graduate school or look for a job?
- What financial, logistical, and human resources can students tap at their colleges to catapult them to recognition on campus and beyond?
- Can extracurricular activities contribute to students’ career advancement even before they apply for their first jobs?
Through example after example, Goodman shows you the lessons he’s learned. Then, as “light bulbs go on” and hands go up in his audience, Goodman engages individual students in brief brainstorming sessions on how they too can create the career they love.
A Personal finance expert, MONEY Magazine staffer for 18 years, and the author of 12, soon to be 13, books on every aspect of personal finance, Jordan Goodman is a regular guest on national and regional radio and TV, including CNN, Fox, CBS, and CNBC. Whether delivering a keynote or a seminar, Goodman offers his listeners action-oriented advice laced with humor, anecdotes, and lots of Q&A. Jordan always customizes his speech to each particular audience.
This topic is perfect for:
- Students who want to be more financially responsible and successful adults
- Students looking to develop stronger personal finance and money management skills
- Business Clubs and Organizations
- Business, Finance and Economics Majors
- Graduating Seniors
Program Duration/Format:
This interactive program is available in 3 formats. Jordan customizes his content to suit your specific needs.
- Keynote or Lecture (up to 1 hour)
- Mini Workshop or Breakout Session (60-90 minutes)
- Half Day Training or Workshop (up to 3 hours)
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