Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:
Earn The Trust and Respect of Your Colleagues
Savvy leaders ask for help from others but they first earn their trust and respect to validate the request for support.
Is Dressing for Success Still a Thing?
The workplace continues to evolve, and with this comes changes in almost every aspect of business, such as office processes, business transactions, and even dress codes. As companies become more and more open to the idea of employees showcasing their personalities through their work and the way they dress, does the old adage “dressing for […]
Finding New Year’s Inspiration: A Poem For 2020 And Beyond
As we head into a new year, I wanted to share a poem written by one of my clients. This client, who I’ll call Mary, has worked in lots of positions that have paid the bills over the years, but now she’s looking to do something where she can touch people’s lives in a more […]
My TEDxBloomingtonWomen Debut
I have always been a goal driven and ambitious woman and my aspiration to give a TED talk has not been kept secret. I became more focused on achieving this goal 3 years ago when I attended my first TEDWomen event in New Orleans. TEDWomen is part of the TED enterprise. This thematic event has […]
Reading Excellent Writing Will Improve Your Professionalism
By reading excellent writing on a regular basis you will enhance your verbal and written communication, which impacts how you are perceived as a professional.
Consider a Side Hustle to Boost Your Income
The gig economy has empowered people to have multiple income streams and control what they earn.
Your Working Life with Kris Taylor, Lindsay Boccardo and CDH
Lindsay Boccardo, Kris Taylor and Caroline Dowd-Higgins discuss designing a career with purpose.
Ten Tips to Take Control of Your Career
This amazing guest post comes from my colleague and Design a Career With Purpose event co-creator, Kris Taylor. Given the overall importance of our careers to our well-being and the amount of time and energy we put into our careers, I am always amazed (and sometimes dismayed) at how passively many accept a “less than” […]
Invest in Yourself – And Others
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, make sure you carve out time to consider what you need to honor your life and career in 2020. Professional development is a great investment in your continuous career journey, whether you are starting a new role or entrepreneurial venture, or trying to maximize your career […]