Career Dating
How to "date" your career and fall in love with what you do (again & again)
CAREER Dating™: How to "Date" your Career & Fall in Love with What you Do (again & again)
CAREER Dating™ connects the dots between romance and career growth — because things like timing, confidence, and follow-up can drive success (or failure) in both. Inspired by Kari Mirabal’s popular TEDx Talk, this keynote This keynote reframes how professionals approach opportunity. Ready to ask for the promotion? The training? The honest conversation you’ve been avoiding? Drawing from 15+ years in IT recruiting, Kari exposes common career habits that quietly sabotage momentum and replaces them with simple shifts that create traction—whether you’re chasing advancement within your organization or eyeing a completely new role. This high-energy experience helps audiences spot career “red flags,” make smarter decisions, and claim their seat as CEO of their career—so they quit waiting for permission and start leading on purpose.
Audience Takeaways (That Actually Matter):
Recognize the career “red flags” that quietly stall momentum—and learn how to pivot fast.
Apply proven dating strategies to build traction, visibility, and confidence in your career moves.
Own your role as the CEO of your career with clear next-step actions.
Career Dating: The Keynote (3 Ways to become the CEO of your Career)
The talk compares networking and career development to romantic dating to make the process more relatable and less intimidating. It focuses on how better communication and intentional relationship-building at work can drive career growth.
Three main steps
- Cast a wide net: Encourages active networking (“code for networking”) to expand connections instead of waiting passively for opportunities.
- Know something you want: Emphasizes clear, specific career goals within your current company, even if you do not have everything fully figured out.
- Don’t settle: Challenges people to raise their standards, advocate for themselves, and pursue roles that match their potential.
Many people leave managers, not companies, so learning to have honest, sometimes tough conversations is critical for advancement.
The keynote shows how to face triggers at work, navigate promotions and added responsibilities, and partner with leaders rather than avoid discussions. The presentation blends humor, real-world stories, and audience interaction to create a memorable, engaging framework for confidence, communication, and career growth.
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