CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a leading telecommunications provider offering internet, phone, and streaming solutions for both residential and business customers, including advanced fiber technology and enterprise services.
AUDIENCE: Corporate employees across all departments, including IT, HR, product development, and executive functions (100 onsite, recorded for internal use)
LOCATION: Monroe, Louisiana
CHALLENGE: Empower and inspire its internal teams—especially women leaders and rising talent—with a keynote that highlighted resilience, personal growth, and leadership across life and work.
CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:
1-hour keynote: “Build a Bigger Future”
Delivered live at CenturyLink Headquarters during the Build the Best You event
Integrated Women’s History Month themes with actionable personal development tools
Arrived onsite for sound check and event prep
Attended dinner with company leaders and event coordinators
Post-keynote book signing and meet-and-greet session
Coordinated with event lead Kathy Flynn
CenturyLink, one of the nation’s largest telecommunications providers, is known for delivering high-speed internet, phone, and streaming solutions to both households and enterprise clients. In March, the company took time to focus inward, hosting a Women’s History Month event titled Build The Best You at their Monroe, Louisiana headquarters.
The audience included over 100 employees from across departments—HR, IT, product development, corporate leadership, and more—gathered to reflect on personal growth and professional purpose. The event was also recorded for company-wide viewing, extending its reach and relevance across the organization.
To headline the celebration, CenturyLink invited keynote speaker Cara Brookins to deliver “Build a Bigger Future.” Her powerful message explored how resilience and clarity can drive transformation, not just in personal life, but within organizations and teams. Cara’s story of building a home with her children after offered a tangible metaphor for building something lasting from uncertain foundations, an idea that resonated deeply with corporate teams facing rapid technological and workplace change.
Cara arrived early for a sound check and dinner with company leaders, ensuring the experience felt integrated and intentional. After the keynote, she stayed for a book signing and meet-and-greet, offering CenturyLink employees a chance to connect on a more personal level.
Feedback from attendees emphasized how Cara’s authenticity, storytelling, and actionable insights left a lasting impression. For companies looking to elevate internal engagement events, employee development initiatives, or DEI programming, Cara Brookins remains a standout keynote speaker who builds connection, confidence, and courage in every audience.
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