Navigating Career Success with David Barkoe: Lessons from a PR Trailblazer

Welcome to Career Wanderlust, your compass for new career horizons. In this episode, we sit down with David Barkoe, the CEO and co-founder of Carve Communications, a Miami-based public relations agency with over two decades of experience in the field. David has masterfully orchestrated strategic campaigns for influential brands and startups alike, and today, he shares his wealth of wisdom on advancing your career.

Join us as David reveals unconventional career advice that's truly transformational. Learn why he defied the norm in PR and the secret to his career success. Discover how he seized opportunities, even when others couldn't see them, and the incredible stories that led to the birth of Carve Communications.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

·       Don't be Afraid to Jump: David challenges the conventional wisdom of staying put in your career. He shares why he ignored the advice to avoid job-hopping and why it was the best decision he made.

·       Seize Opportunities: Learn how David recognized opportunities that others overlooked, leading to the creation of a pioneering role at a global PR firm and the founding of his own agency.

·       Speak Up and Offer Solutions: Discover the importance of speaking up and proposing solutions in the workplace. David emphasizes that this practice not only leads to personal growth but also helps shape the culture of your organization.

·       Interns are Valuable: David values interns highly and has even adopted an intern-to-hire approach. He explains how interns have played a crucial role in Carve Communications' growth and success.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Barco that will reshape your approach to career development and inspire you to seize opportunities, create your path, and speak up for what you believe in.

Guest Bio: David Barkoe is the CEO and co-founder of Carve Communications, a leading public relations agency with a focus on technology and influencer marketing. With over two decades of experience, David has shaped the narratives of influential brands and startups. He's known for challenging conventional career advice and for his ability to recognize and seize opportunities. David is a strong advocate for a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where everyone has a voice.

Key Moments in the Episode:

·       David's career journey from administrative assistant to CEO.

·       Why David didn't follow the traditional advice of staying at one job for an extended period.

·       How David created the Account Coordinator role at a global PR firm.

·       The story of seizing an opportunity in the Miami startup community that led to founding Carve Communications.

·       The "No Toes" philosophy and why open communication is vital in the workplace.

·       The value of interns and the "intern to hire" approach.

·       David's sources of inspiration and the importance of watching and learning from others.

Join us for this episode and embark on a journey to transform your career with insights from a PR trailblazer.

For more about David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barkoe-01774b3/

For more about Carve: https://carvecomms.com/