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Caroline Dowd-Higgins

About Caroline Dowd-Higgins

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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.

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10 Ways to Nurture Yourself at Work Without Feeling Guilty

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Let’s get one thing straight: taking care of yourself at work isn’t selfish, it’s self-preservation. With burnout rates climbing and workplace stress becoming the norm rather than the exception, nurturing yourself during the workday isn’t just nice to have. It’s non-negotiable. Yet many feel guilty every time we step away from our desks for five […]

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How RADICAL CONFIDENCE Can Empower You in 2026

Jan 18

The word “radical” has become a part of the world-of-work lexicon to mean something that is new, beyond the norm, and extraordinary. Perhaps you have heard about Radical Candor or Radical Transparency as workplace concepts meant to provide an environment for developmental growth and building trust. I’m introducing the idea of Radical Confidence to empower […]

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Make People Feel at Ease in 30 Seconds: A Guide to Psychological Safety

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With burnout rising and only 23% of employees engaged globally (Gallup), you can’t leave psychological safety to chance. Google’s Project Aristotle identifies it as the single biggest driver of team effectiveness, and 70% of high-performing teams share it. The upside? You can change the social temperature of a room in 30 seconds. Psychological safety isn’t […]

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How to Support Your Overstressed Team

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With burnout on the rise, it’s crucial for leaders to step up their support for employees. Burnout isn’t a new phenomenon; it’s been long-standing, especially with current political and economic uncertainties coupled with anxiety about AI’s impact on jobs. A Gallagher report reveals that two-thirds of leaders express concern over stress and burnout in their […]

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My Hell Yes! or Hell No! Approach for 2026

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🌟 A new year is a fresh start to set intentions, let go of what’s not serving you well, and focus on the clean slate of a new beginning. Some people choose a word to be their guiding thought for the year, others set resolutions and goals. There is no singular way, so honor what […]

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Bending Without Breaking: Finding Stability During Hard Seasons

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Life can throw numerous challenges our way—be it personal loss, health issues, or financial instability—and navigating these times can be overwhelming, especially when trying to maintain balance between professional obligations and personal well-being. However, there are practical strategies to help you set boundaries and care for yourself during difficult periods. Here’s how to maintain stability […]

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Caroline Dowd-Higgins

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With 20+ years of career and professional development, speaking, and consulting experience, Caroline Dowd-Higgins desires to empower and energize people to achieve their personal goals. Her speaking style is engaging, high energy, and positive, focusing on unlocking the self-advocate within each of us.

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