Engaging, Thought-Provoking Speaker
Forensic Psychiatrist, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster
Dr. Robert M. Kaplan is a leading forensic psychiatrist and writer who has the rare ability to combine psychiatric expertise with historical insight and sharp analysis. Whether providing independent psychiatric reports for legal cases, uncovering the psychological drivers behind notorious crimes, or captivating audiences with his speaking and writing, Dr. Kaplan brings clarity and understanding to the most complex human behaviours.
Popular Speaking Topics
Dr Kaplan’s talks cover a range of compelling and often provocative subjects, including:
Forensic Psychiatry
The intersection of mental health and the law.
Criminal Minds
Psychological insights into notorious cases and criminal behaviour.
Medical History
How psychiatry and medicine have shaped society.
Historical Figures
A psychological analysis of key figures in history, from Adolf Hitler to modern political leaders.
True Crime
Behind the scenes of high-profile criminal cases and psychological assessments.A psychological analysis of key figures in history, from Adolf Hitler to modern political leaders.
Dr Kaplan’s ability to weave historical context and psychological insight into his presentations makes his talks both entertaining and deeply informative.
Types of Events
Dr Kaplan is available for a wide range of speaking engagements:
Seminars & Coferenses
Focused insights for legal and medical professionals.
Historical and Medical Societies
Community and Cultural Events
Thought-provoking presentations for public audiences.
Cruise Ships and Tours
Captivating insights into criminal psychology and history.
Corporate Training
Psychological insights for leadership and business strategy.
Service Organisations
Engaging talks for service organisations such as Rotary.
Pharmaceutical Companies
Focused insights for sales reps and clients, including doctors.
Why Book Dr Kaplan?
Dr Kaplan’s speaking style combines academic authority with a conversational tone. He engages audiences with sharp observations and subtle humour, making even complex psychological and historical insights easy to understand and engaging to listen to.
He has been a featured speaker
- at the Sydney Jewish Museum and Melbourne Genocide Museum
- at professional conferences for medical and legal professionals
- at community events and historical societies
- on cruise ships, where his talks on Hitler and serial killers have drawn large crowds.
Dr Kaplan is equally comfortable delivering keynote speeches, participating in panel discussions, and hosting intimate Q&A sessions.
How to Book
Dr Kaplan is available to speak at engagements across Australia and internationally. He offers both in-person and virtual presentations.
Contact Dr Kaplan’s Office to receive a customised proposal based on your event’s needs. Dr Kaplan can tailor his content and delivery to suit your audience and time requirements.
Bring Insight and Humour to Your Next Event
Contact Dr Kaplan to enquire about availability and booking.
Audience Feedback
“Exmaple: Dr Kaplan’s talk on the psychology of criminal behaviour was absolutely fascinating. His ability to blend historical analysis with forensic insight is unmatched”
Codey Joyner
UrbanAcres, LLC
Example: “I’ve never seen an audience so engaged. Dr Kaplan’s deep knowledge and dry humour kept us hooked from start to finish.”
Eren Hill
H&H Legal Partners
Examples of Past Talks
Mind & It's Potential
The Exceptional Brain and How it Changed the World
“What have we learnt about the brain from the famous and infamous?
The behaviours and brains behind some exceptional people from Leonardo da Vinci to Jack the Ripper?
How have brain diseases and conditions altered the course of history?
What happens in the brain with conditions such as epilepsy, schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder?”
28 minutes
Nicholson Museum
Freud, Jews & Judaism
Sigmund Freud is arguably the most famous Jew of the 20th century, and yet his life as a Jew is deeply paradoxical.
Although his ideas and thinking are regarded as quintessentially Jewish, Freud referred to himself as ‘a godless Jew’. And while he never denied his roots, he never actually participated in Jewish activities or ritual.
Kaplan’s talk explores the paradox of Freud, his Jewish origins, his Jewish contemporaries, and Jewish life in fin-de-siècle.
Vienna: empire and nationalism – the end of security; and finally, psychoanalysis, the ‘Jewish Science’.
Your questions answered
Answering your frequently asked questions about Robert M Kaplan as a speaker.
Dr. Kaplan’s expertise includes forensic psychiatry, criminal psychology, medical history, and psychological analysis of historical figures and true crime cases.
The length of the talk can be adjusted depending on the event’s requirements, but most talks last between 30 minutes and an hour.
Yes, he is available for both domestic and international events. Virtual presentations are also available.
Yes, Robert tailors his content based on the audience’s expertise and interests.
It’s recommended to book at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure availability.