@karimirabal

TEDx and Keynote Speaker | Author | Founder of NAKED Networking™ Programs | LinkedIn Consultant | I teach people how to “Network Smarter” to attract vs chase

Tampa, FL
Joined March 2010
I practice what I preach: I talk to strangers. 🧡 An awesome day at @WaltDisneyWorld led to meeting and sharing ideas with several new contacts this week (gotta make the most of those long lines waiting for rides). #Networking #NakedNetworking #Leadership #KeynoteSpeaker #career
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“DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS!” Remember that advice growing up? Great advice for children. TERRIBLE advice in the business world. Some of the most meaningful relationships, #careeropportunities, and unexpected #networking adventures begin with one simple word: HELLO #NAKEDNetworking
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What if your next conference did more than inspire attendees? Through my high-energy #keynote & interactive #NAKEDNetworking Mixer, we move beyond traditional #networking advice and give professionals practical strategies to #NETWORKSMARTER. #NAKEDNetworking #speaker #career
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🟧 What if your next team development session helped your people build stronger relationships, expand their influence, and create opportunities they might otherwise miss? That's exactly what we explore in my #NAKEDNetworking® Masterclasses. #NetworkSmarter #LeadershipDevelopment
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Volunteering / networking tonight at the Washed Tour in downtown St. Petersburg with @ElevationChurch. #Networking comes in many forms. 🧡 #NakedNetworking #networking #leadership #sales #ElevationWorship #stpetersburg
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Wearing my favorite black sheep hat today — a reminder to embrace what makes YOU unique. Be authentic when networking — people connect with realness, not performance. #Networking #CareerCoach #LinkedInConsultant #KeynoteSpeaker #Speaker #Leadership #sales #NakedNetworking
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You never know where you might run into opportunities to apply #NAKEDNetworking strategies to build & sustain authentic #connections. 🧡 Tip: After meeting someone new, send a helpful resource related to your conversation — an easy way to pivot a hello into something helpful.
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Sharing a candid photo someone snapped of me right before I spoke live at @warnerbros Discovery in #NYC — a quiet moment while thanking the universe for this moment to share strategies designed to inform, motivate, and inspire audiences to #NETWORKSMARTER: attract vs. chase.
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Awareness is the first step to pivot — shift from repeating 5 common #networking mistakes to transforming how you build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships. Contact me for more info about how my N.A.K.E.D. Networking programs can help. #NakedNetworking #KeynoteSpeaker
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Watch today’s #NNM and learn how curiosity can help you make authentic connections when #networking. #NakedNetworking #CareerCoach #KeynoteSpeaker #Sales #Recruiting.
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The 3-day weekend begins now. Can’t get enough of these beautiful FL sunsets. I appreciate how the beach recharges my energy. Be safe and enjoy the weekend with family and friends. 🧡 #Sarasota #LaborDay #networking
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#Networking is a life skill and a “gift” that keeps on giving. It opens doors to unexpected opportunities and fresh perspectives. Invest in the art of building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with curiosity and generosity. karimirabal.com #Leadership
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#Networking isn’t about working the room. It’s about what happens AFTER you leave it. The real work starts when you follow up. When you remember what someone told you. When you make the introduction you promised. When you reach out BEFORE you need something. #NAKEDNetworking
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THANKS to @amfidelity for inviting me to #keynote #NAKEDnetworking at their 2026 #Leadership conference in #OKC—what an engaging group of talented #leaders. Teaching people how to #NETWORKSMARTER never gets old. #LinkedIncoach #speaker #CEO
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🧡 Some of the most meaningful discussions I’ve had start when someone admits: “I’m nervous.” “I don’t know what to say.” “I hate asking for help.” Authentic #networking isn’t about having it all together. It’s about being willing to show up as yourself. #keynotespeaker #speaker
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Want to become a better networker? Put the phone down. One of the greatest gifts we can give another person is something that costs absolutely nothing: our FULL presence. Eye contact. Listening without planning what we’re going to say next. Asking questions. #networking #speaker
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Some of my favorite moments at conferences happen after I’ve presented my #keynote, #NAKEDNetworking, when the room starts to empty and people approach me to ask questions or share their personal stories.🧡 BIG THANKS to everyone who shares with me! #Networking #KeynoteSpeaker
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Your LinkedIn profile is working for you—even when you’re not in the room. But is it saying the right things? I’ve created a #LinkedIn Visibility Package to help you show up stronger and get remembered. $395. Scan the QR code to get started. #networking #PersonalBranding #career
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#NAKEDNetworking Moment: Networking is a VERB. Networking isn’t something you attend. It’s something you practice. Contact me for more info @ how my programs can help you elevate your visibility & network smarter. 🧡 #networking #keynotespeaker #leadership #speaker – at Tampa, FL
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My #keynotes are designed to challenge thinking, introduce new ideas, & inspire audiences to take action. My masterclasses provide the opportunity to slow down, ask better questions, work through real #networking scenarios, practice conversations, & refine #LinkedIn strategies.
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