N.A.K.E.D. Networking®
Are you ready to NETWORK SMARTER?
N.A.K.E.D. Networking®
N.A.K.E.D. Networking® is a high-energy, story-driven keynote packed with real-world examples that keep participants on the edge of their seats. The NETWORK SMARTER framework outlines three core practices—Mindset, Mistakes, and Marketing—inviting audiences to view networking through a new lens and rethink how they present value when building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships. Kari Mirabal introduces the easy-to-remember N.A.K.E.D. acronym—Neglect, Afraid, Knowledge, Engage, and Dedicate—helping audiences recognize and overcome five common networking mistakes to move conversations, and opportunities forward with confidence and clarity.
Audience Takeaways (That Actually Matter):
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Reframe limiting mindsets that quietly hold networking back
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Identify five N.A.K.E.D. Networking mistakes—and how to fix them
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Apply simple marketing strategies to present value and build mutually beneficial relationships
The N.A.K.E.D. framework
The keynote promises bold, high‑energy delivery with real‑world storytelling, audience engagement, and practical takeaways that participants can apply immediately.
- Mindset: Participants are encouraged to examine the stories in their heads, debunk networking myths, and reset habits so that effective networking begins with how they think, not just what they say.
- Mistakes: Using the N.A.K.E.D. acronym (Neglect, Afraid, Knowledge, Engage, Dedicate), the program highlights five common networking mistakes and pairs each with simple, repeatable 15‑minute‑a‑day actions to improve outcomes.
- Marketing: The talk emphasizes that every self‑introduction is a form of marketing, and offers modern, practical ways to communicate personal value so that connections feel natural rather than forced.
Trusted Audiences
