What No One Tells New Grads About Crisis Communication (And Life)

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Last week, my daughter graduated from Loyola University Chicago. After years of watching her build a life—on the field, on the sidelines, in the center of the action—she’s stepping into the real world. And like so many graduates right now, she’s walking in with drive, uncertainty, and a digital footprint that started long before her first job offer.

This episode is a message to her—and to every graduate who needs a little direction that’s not sugarcoated. It’s a life list. The same one I’ve given my own kids (sometimes more than once). The same one I use with clients in crisis.

In this episode:

The top three questions students (and parents) ask me after every keynote
Why your degree matters less than how well you can read a room
The habits and mindsets that actually keep reputations intact
What to say in your first “I don’t know what to do” moment at work
And the one thing every Gen Z grad needs to hear—especially those shaped by the pandemic years

This is not motivational filler. It’s a real list for the real world. Send it to your grad. Save it for your kid. Or come back to it when your own clarity runs low.
Read the entire list here on my PR Breakdown Substack: What No One Tells New Grads About Crisis Communication (And Life)

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Chapters

1. Introduction: Kate's Graduation (00:00:00)

2. My Top Questions About Crisis Management (00:02:00)

3. Mom's Life List Part 1: Managing Emotions (00:06:20)

4. Mom's Life List Part 2: Kate's Journey (00:12:50)

5. Mom's Life List Part 3: Setting Boundaries (00:19:10)

6. The Pandemic Generation's Strength (00:22:30)

7. Final Thoughts and Closing Message (00:24:35)

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