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Kat Kibben [they/them] is a keynote speaker, writing expert, and LGBTQIA+ advocate who teaches hiring teams how to write inclusive job postings that will get the right person to apply faster.

Before founding Three Ears Media, Katrina was a CMO, Technical Copywriter, and Managing Editor for leading companies like Monster, Care.com, and Randstad Worldwide. With 15+ years of recruitment marketing and training experience, Katrina knows how to turn talented recruiting teams into talented writers who write for people, not about work.

Today, Katrina is frequently featured as an HR and recruiting expert in publications like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes. They’ve been named to numerous lists, including LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Job Search & Careers. When not speaking, writing, or training, you’ll find Katrina traveling the country in their van or spending some much needed downtime with the dogs that inspired the name Three Ears Media.

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it.”

― Jordan Belfort

 

Go do it, whatever IT is. That is all.

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Personal Records

Yesterday, I ran a 10k at my fastest time (or personal record for you running junkies). The ridiculous part is that I get embarrassed to actually tell people just how slow my fast is. I ran in 1 hour and 14 minutes which cut 10 minutes off my previous 10k time.  It’s ridiculous to be…

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Fear of Mountains

I imagine your initial reaction is “what the hell? Fear of MOUNTAINS?” I’m not all crazy. My fear started when I earned my head band at Tough Mudder.  I mean, when you round the corner after the 7th mile after going up and down this mountain about 10 times [read: legs burning]  and you see…

Tough mudder

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Keep Your Eye on the Ball

I love spending time at the driving range. Thinking is not encouraged. There’s no crisis to address or time limit. This is what happens in the awkward space between my ears when I’m there: Keep your eye on the ball the whole time not just when you plan to swing. Missed the ball that time.…

Golf

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Judgement Day

When I write, there’s no inflection to make sure I’m coming across as funny. There’s no opportunity to read your eyes and make sure you get the joke. There’s no moment for me to clarify if I offend you. I think that means I’m blogging. I think that means I have to leave the judgment…

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