Apr 14 - 17 2026
SIOR’s Spring 2026 Event – Keynote Speaker David Burkus – Palm Springs, CA
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Caroline Dowd-Higgins is a certified executive coach, bestselling author, and globally recognized speaker helping organizations banish burnout and reignite human energy at work.
Caroline Dowd-Higgins brings the room to life with contagious energy and a mission to help organizations end burnout, reclaim vitality, and build thriving workplaces. A dynamic speaker, certified executive coach, and bestselling author, Caroline’s high-impact keynotes are rooted in two decades of leadership experience inside large organizations—and her own lived experience as a burnout survivor.
Whether addressing top-tier executives or frontline teams, Caroline delivers a wake-up call to today’s human energy crisis with practical solutions that inspire sustainable productivity, wellbeing, and a renewed sense of purpose. Caroline Dowd-Higgins is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Caroline Dowd-Higgins’ fees.
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to book Caroline Dowd-Higgins for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.
The Mollie Plotkin Group is the leading keynote speakers agency and entertainment bureau bringing excitement to audiences, clients, and employees. We represent subject-matter experts in every possible field, so whether we’re your partner in creating a memorable meeting, or your meeting planner’s secret weapon in securing the perfect keynote speaker, we’re in this with you.
Caroline Dowd-Higgins has spent over 20 years in the business trenches as an executive leader in large organizations; and she knows firsthand the toll burnout takes on individuals and companies. After hitting her own breaking point, she transformed her experience into a mission: to help people reignite their energy, rediscover their purpose, and create workplaces where humans can thrive.
She’s now a globally sought-after keynote speaker, talent development consultant, and certified executive coach helping teams navigate constant change, overcome workplace overwhelming, and achieve sustainable success.
Caroline’s insights have been trusted by companies around the globe including Meta, Salesforce, Sanofi, Rolls-Royce, and Eli Lilly. She delivers engaging, actionable experiences that elevate human performance and workplace culture.
Her books, This Is Not The Career I Ordered™ and Your Career Advantage, have empowered thousands of careerists worldwide to take control of their professional lives and live with more joy and vitality.
Caroline is the host of the award-winning podcast Your Working Life, where she’s interviewed luminaries like Whitney Johnson, Chip Conley, and Marcus Buckingham. Her blog, “This is Not the Career I Ordered™,” has become a go-to resource for professionals seeking real-life tools for career growth, wellbeing, and leadership. A Top Leadership Development Voice on LinkedIn, Caroline’s content reaches a global audience hungry for authentic, practical strategies to thrive at work.
Through her human-centered coaching practice, Caroline helps individuals tap into their strengths, overcome burnout, and set actionable goals to reignite both life and career. Her coaching spaces are grounded in psychological safety, empowering clients to reflect, refocus, and reignite their purpose.
Find out how to hire Caroline Dowd-Higgins to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Caroline Dowd-Higgins’s availability and cost. When booking Caroline Dowd-Higgins for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Caroline Dowd-Higgins is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Caroline Dowd-Higgins booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
How much to book Caroline Dowd-Higgins depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Caroline Dowd-Higgins for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Caroline Dowd-Higgins is available for conferences, festivals, private parties and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.
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Burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm are causing a human energy crisis in workplaces. There is a revolving door of talent, and companies are struggling to recruit and retain employees to reach their business goals while losing trillions of dollars in increased healthcare costs and talent acquisition efforts. You can’t afford to be left behind. Discover how to create a healthy workplace with engaged employees to honor productivity and wellbeing, so your business prospers, and your people can thrive.
The world-of-work is fraught with constant change, stress, and overwhelm. Leaders are tasked with vision, strategy, and ensuring profitability and the bottom line. Generational differences are causing a rub, and inflated egos lead to under-performing work cultures. Discover transpersonal leadership and how it will empower greatness for all from entry level to the C-Suite. Leadership makes or breaks success and culture in every organization – your future depends on it.
Gallup reports 70% of workers are not engaged or playing to their strengths, causing a revolving door of talent that destroys productivity, morale, and profitability. Discover the sweet spot where your strengths and your organization’s demands converge. Learn actionable tactics to own your career and prosper. Discover how to recharge, reignite, and reinvent your career in your current organization, so you can thrive.
“Caroline’s keynote changed the conversation about how we address burnout in the workplace. She left our employees feeling inspired, energized, and engaged. If your organization is looking for a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker, Caroline Dowd- Higgins is the right decision!” – Kate P., Head of Global Talent, Elanco
“Caroline Dowd-Higgins has a dynamic message that plays successfully across all platforms. As careerists seek to improve their lives, they look for information that is inspiring, accessible, and easy to integrate. Dowd-Higgins produces content that truly satisfies those needs. Her message fits easily into the ever-flowing rhythms and changing visions of our lives.” – Shelley S, Vice President, Original Content WTTW/PBS Chicago
“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 on their professional career journey.” – Tom S., Senior Director, Cook Medical
“Without question, Caroline is one of the best speakers I have ever seen. She has the kind of star power that draws her audience members in and engages them deeply with the messages she’s conveying. Caroline knows how to deliver a keynote, yet what truly sets her apart is the relatability and accessibility she conveys while delivering a powerful message. On stage in front of crowds of all sizes and compositions, Caroline Dowd-Higgins delivers and inspires. Most impressively, though, she does so with a perfect combination of confidence and warmth—delighting her audiences and leaving a lasting impression that resonates long after an event is over.” – Dana C, Founder and Principal DSC Consulting
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