“Caroline was a dynamic speaker at a recent event for the Association for Women Journalists-Chicago. She led a great discussion that seamlessly and sensitively wove in her personal experiences and those of our guest panelists with career change, always circling back to useful and practical career advice that was applicable and most appreciated by the participants. The women who attended left visibly bonded and lighter in spirit after an energizing and confidence-building program where Caroline set the tone for the exciting possibilities of career reinvention.” —Lynette Kalsnes – Association for Women Journalists – Chicago
“Caroline was fantastic, a very talented speaker. I got the most practical tips to take away and she was completely engaging and authentic. I loved her session… really captivating and entertaining. How could you not leave feeling empowered after that?” -Kelly Shue, Associate Manager – Bases Product Leadership —The Nielsen Company
“Caroline delivers excellent content in a smart, witty, and captivating way. She is high energy, informative, and motivating while delivering teachable moments with advice and action steps to empower the participants in their professional pursuits.” —Tom Shurig, HR Manager for a large global privately held manufacturer
“Thank you for your preparation and delivery of a session that energized our audience into thinking of ways they can transform their personal brands. Your content dovetailed nicely into the earlier sessions on networking, the case studies, and becoming leaders of change. Lead on!!” —Catherine U. Foley, Strategic Learning Portfolio Manager, Global Leadership Development – Eli Lilly and Company
“When I heard about Caroline’s work, her story, blog, and book, I knew immediately that she would be a perfect speaker for our Fellows. I visited her early one morning, and I was absolutely floored by her energy and eagerness to help. She quickly agreed to speak to our students about career development and networking, and the topics she presented were just right for our program. This generation of students especially must be comfortable with the fact that career paths are no longer so cut-and-dried as they once were, and those who can create their own careers will have the greatest opportunity to thrive. Caroline’s focus on developing one’s own strengths and passions provides a framework for achieving fulfillment in a career, while her own unique story and attitude are inspiring examples for all.”
—William Huster, Director of Marketing and Program Coordinator, Compass Partners Compass Partners is an organization dedicated to inspiring, enabling, and sustaining the next generation of social entrepreneurship.
“Caroline’s presentation is perfect for career practitioners at any point in their career. Although her research is primarily conducted among women who have “recharged, reignited, and reinvented their careers,” the information is relevant for all genders and especially for all of us whose daily work is to help our clients “charge or re-charge, ignite or re-ignite, and invent or re-invent” their job searches or careers. Her delivery is warm and engaging, spontaneous, entertaining, and full of relevant information.” —Mark W. Colvenbach, Director – Office of Career Services, The University of Tampa
“As a speaker, Caroline made a strong impression on our group with respect to the art of interviewing – both from the perspective of the interviewee and those conducting the interview. She had our members talking afterwards and following her advice. I highly recommend her as a presenter in the subject of career and professional development.” —Christopher Stark, President, Business Professional Exchange
“We offer a monthly career webinar series to our alumni. Caroline Dowd-Higgins presented an excellent and engaging webinar on career invention that was very well received. It was pointed, smooth, and we had a record turnout from our alumni. Additionally, the feedback I received afterwards was tremendous. One alumnus sent me an email saying it was the best webinar we have ever offered. It was a great return for us and I would bring her back in a heartbeat.”—Mike Schmeckebier, Associate Director of Alumni Relations –Indiana University Kelley School of Business
“Caroline’s presentation was wonderful! She really connected, motivated, and inspired the crowd. She is high energy, positive, and provided practical tips and action steps. HerLoving Your Job It’s a Calling presentation made us all look inward and really evaluate whether we are on the right career path. She made our annual conference well worth attending.” —Betsey, Flores, Indiana School Nutrition Association
“The Invent Your Future Conference was one of the most encouraging, empowering, and informative events I’ve ever attended. I left excited about the possibilities ahead of me in my career and personal life. I enjoyed the techniques that Caroline Dowd‐Higgins used to get us to think about where we are now and move us to new places. I considered information about myself in a brand new way.” – Beth S. IYF Conference Participant
“Caroline presents informed and concise ways to revitalize and reinvent a career path in difficult economic times. Even more, she delivers a strong message of empowerment for women along with positive and creative insights and perspectives for professional development, and for personal growth as well. She shares her own life experiences as example, with humor and encouragement, allowing her audience to relate to her as a professional and as a woman; you feel that she is your personal champion.” — Stacy Lynch, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance
Caroline Dowd-Higgins is a highly engaging and motivational public speaker focusing on career development and empowerment in the workplace topics. She has served as a workshop facilitator and keynoter at conferences, corporate, and non-profit events across the nation. A member of the National Speaker’s Association (NSA) and the Indiana Chapter of NSA, her most requested topics include:
- This Is Not the Career I Ordered: Empowering Strategies to Find Your Calling
- Perfecting Your Pitch
- The Art of Effective Communication
- Build Your Community and Your Network Will Thrive
- Developing Your Personal Brand
- Own Your Strengths and Play to Your Passions
- Monetize Your Passion to Find a Career You Love
- I Will Survive: Strategies for Work/Life Integration
- Professional Poise: Workplace Essentials to Help Distinguish Your Career Image
- Body Language: Do’s and Taboos Around the Globe
- The Art of Making a Positive First Impression: Etiquette for Business Professionals
- Envisioning Your Career Future: A Guided Tour of Self Assessment
- How to Thrive With a Career Transition
- Job Interview Boot Camp
- Career Development for Musicians
- Training Emerging Leaders
- Managing Up and Managing Down
- Creating Your Personal Board of Directors
Contact Caroline to arrange for a speaking engagement.
