It’s not what YOU DO, it’s what you CAN DO

A keynote that helps your people see themselves — and their careers — differently.

The world of work has changed. Linear careers are disappearing. Job titles no longer tell the full story. And in a skills-based future, the most valuable question isn’t What do you do?
It’s What can you do next?

In this provocative and inspiring keynote, Future of Work expert and Forbes columnist Nirit Cohen helps employees shift from passive roles to active ownership of their careers. Whether they’re early in their journey, mid-career and exploring a pivot, or preparing for retirement, this talk offers a practical, hopeful roadmap to professional growth in a world where stability is no longer promised — but opportunity has never been greater.

This keynote is ideal for:

• Internal career events
• Employee development days
• Redeployment, reskilling, or transition programs
• Retirement preparation and “what’s next” initiatives
• Manager enablement on career conversations

What Your Audience Will Take Away

• A mindset shift: from job titles and roles to capabilities, experiences, and potential.
• Career ownership: why employees must lead their own growth — and how organizations can support them.
• Tools to act: how to identify personal value, grow strategic networks, build visibility, and say yes to opportunity.

Nirit guides your audience through powerful questions like:

• Who do I want to become?
• What do I want to be known for?
• Who speaks for me when I’m not in the room?

Format Options

Keynote – An energizing, thought-provoking talk that reframes careers as something we own — not something that happens to us

Interactive Workshop – Hands-on exercises, peer discussions, and personal mapping that give participants practical tools to:

• Build a strategic network (beyond who they know today)
• Define their professional identity beyond a job title
• Explore new career pathways internally or externally
• Strengthen their digital footprint and visibility
• Navigate transitions with purpose and clarity

Why This Matters Now

Post-pandemic, people are asking different questions. They want work to fit their lives — not the other way around. But most organizations still manage careers based on outdated assumptions. This keynote meets the moment, empowering employees to grow with the organization — not away from it.

Let’s help your people unlock possibility — and shape a future where they thrive.

Depending on the objectives and scope of your event, Keynotes are tailor for your needs. Sample Slides: