Caroline Dowd-Higgins
About Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:
What do you do?
We typically ask a new acquaintance, “What do you do?” and default to probing about their career or work endeavors. I quickly share that I am a speaker and executive coach when I meet someone new because as an entrepreneur, business development is always top of mind. As a career driven and ambitious individual, I […]
Life Lessons from a Hound Dog
We adopted Brody, a Walker Hound when he was 5 years old from a very under resourced animal shelter. It was love at first sight and this dog who had been in a shelter for well over a year was undernourished with serious skin/fur issues because he was in desperate need of consistent food and […]
The Difference between Workaholics and High Achievers
There are healthier ways for you to work without sacrificing your professional values, relationships, or the expertise you provide to your organization or business. There is a cultural misconception that you must be a workaholic, perpetually going above and beyond, aka, the classic Over Achiever to reach peak performance. Workaholism is the only addiction we celebrate. […]
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?
As a leadership and company culture speaker and an executive coach in the trenches with professionals around the world, I often see people get stuck because they believe they need to be perfectly ready to move forward. Brave, Not Perfect One of my favorite phrases is, “Courage is fear walking.” It’s time to give yourself […]
A Career Letter to The Class of 2025
Dear Class of 2025: A multi-generational celebration is in progress as we celebrate learners of all ages heading into the career world. Even with a tumultuous economy and a lot of ambiguity, I encourage you to tap the power you have within you. You earned your credentials with a tremendous amount of time, effort, and […]
