Caroline Dowd-Higgins

About Caroline Dowd-Higgins

http://www.thisisnotthecareeriordered.com

With over a decade of career and professional development coaching experience, Caroline Dowd-Higgins has a desire to empower and energize people to achieve their personal goals. Her training style is engaging, high energy, and positive with a focus on unlocking the self-advocate within each of us.

Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:

August 4, 2025

Influencing: A Key Leadership Skill Everyone Can Develop

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

I’m delighted to feature this guest blog post from Ania Peczalska that I know you will enjoy. You might consider leadership a skill you get when starting to supervise others. Nothing can be farther than the truth. We can all be leaders and you can start practicing leadership no matter your place in your organization. […]

August 3, 2025

The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication with Andrew Brodsky

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Learn how to communicate at your best virtually.

July 24, 2025

The Power of No with Dr. Sunita Sah

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Disciver the tools to unleash the power of a “True No.”

July 22, 2025

Embracing Uncertainty with Margaret Heffernan

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Discover how to face uncertainty like an artist.

July 19, 2025

American Companies’ Paid Time Off is Paltry Compared to Global Counterparts

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

The Average American PTO: The U.S. falls short with an average of just 10 days of PTO annually. In contrast, countries like France and Germany serve up a whopping 30 days. Cultural Differences: In America, taking a day off often comes with a side of guilt. Meanwhile, in countries like Spain, they have siestas! A civilized […]

July 14, 2025

The Flexibility Paradigm with Manar Morales

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Discover how to implement effective flexible work strategies for employee well-being.

July 13, 2025

Employee Recognition and the Paul Hollywood Handshake

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Recognition has long been linked to increased productivity and engagement in the workplace. Research indicates it reduces turnover and boosts morale. In these tumultuous times of budget cuts, lay-offs, and ambiguity about the future, much of the workforce is paralyzed with fear which can tank self-confidence, drive, and productivity. An increase in employee turnover and […]

July 4, 2025

The Lifelong Learning Imperative: Ensure Your Competitive Edge

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing professional landscape, the need for continuous learning has never been more critical. From technological advancements to shifting workplace dynamics, the skills and knowledge that once ensured job security may quickly become outdated. As a speaker and executive coach, I am an advocate in the work-trenches for lifelong learning. I believe […]

July 4, 2025