Live event — October 15, Chicago

Because being good at your job is only half the battle.

An in-person evening for professionals who want to master the politics of the workplace — and walk away with a LinkedIn headshot that opens doors.

  • Oct 15 · 6–8:15 PM
  • $65 ticket
  • In-person only
Two executives shaking hands in a boardroom

You don't get promoted by being right. You get promoted by making the right people feel seen.

The idea behind Head Shots & Handshakes

(event)

Get your LinkedIn headshot, then watch the live panel

Join us in Chicago for an in-person evening that starts with a professional headshot session, followed by a candid panel discussion on the politics of workplace success.

Date & time

Wednesday, October 15

6:00 PM – 8:15 PM CDT

Location

320 W. Ohio St.

Chicago, IL 60654

What’s included with your $65 ticket

  • One professional LinkedIn headshot
  • A seat to watch the live panel discussion in person
  • Networking with guests and panelists
Register on Eventbrite$65 · In-person only · Link coming soon

Headshots sponsored by Edward Jones.

Panelists

M

Mika Clark Tupy

Managing Director – Alliances, United Airlines

TBD

To be announced

Two more panelists coming soon

(the series)

Season One

What the series is about →
Panelists in conversation on stage with an audience
Episode 01Upcoming · October 15, 2026 · Chicago

The Unwritten Rules: rising through corporate America

Our launch event. Guests begin the evening with a professional LinkedIn headshot, then leaders who've made the climb talk honestly about visibility, sponsorship and the political moves nobody puts in a job description.

Reserve your seat — $65

Reserve your seat.

Tickets are $65 and include panel admission plus one professional LinkedIn headshot. Registration opens soon via Eventbrite.

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(sponsors)

Sponsorship opportunities

This is the launch event for Head Shots & Handshakes — a new series on the politics of professional success. We are currently vetting sponsors who want to reach ambitious professionals in Chicago and beyond.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring the headshots, the panel, or future events, we'd love to talk.

Request a sponsorship deck