Author: Kat Kibben

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.

Being an Ally at Work: A Guide For Teammates

Allyship isn’t an identity, it’s a verb. When so many LGBTQIA+ employees don’t feel safe enough to even be out at work, what does being an ally at work actually look like for teammates?

25 Days Off Wasn’t Enough to Recover From Burnout.

I took 25 days to recover from surgery believing it would cure my burnout. But time is not enough to heal from working since I was 16.

Looking in the mirror and finally seeing myself.

Seeing myself in the mirror for the first time in a long time is one of the reasons I celebrate Pride this year.

2026 Workplace Pronoun & Belonging Guide for HR & Recruiters

Three Ears Media’s Pronoun and Belonging Guide offers recruiters and HR leaders actionable frameworks to build inclusive workplaces. The guide outlines pronoun fundamentals, explains their workplace impact, provides clear steps for correcting misgendering mistakes gracefully, and delivers practical allyship tips. It equips talent acquisition teams to foster psychological safety during the candidate journey.

Focus Groups To Convince Hiring Managers To Change Job Posts

How I used focus groups to convince hiring managers we should overhaul our job posts.

How to Attract Qualified Applicants: HR Strategies | Three Ears Media

A qualified applicant is a candidate who meets the essential skills and requirements for a specific role. To attract higher-quality talent, recruiters should write inclusive, unbiased job posts, clearly separate required from preferred skills, and leverage targeted outreach strategies beyond traditional job boards.