Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation, a Fortune 200 financial services company offering life insurance, retirement planning, and investment management solutions.
AUDIENCE: Lincoln Financial employees and HR professionals from client organizations (100 attendees)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
CHALLENGE: Adapting to evolving consumer expectations while navigating the complexities of providing retirement, insurance, and investment solutions in a competitive market. Build resilient, high-performing teams prepared to adapt and thrive.
CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:
50-minute keynote: “Build Unstoppable Teams” + live Q&A
Delivered during the RPS Client Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel
Met by Heather Roberts for day-of coordination and AV review (Mabel Room)
Participation in welcome reception (beachside) with clients and Lincoln staff
Coordinated with Keppler Speakers and co-brokered by Randy
Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company known for its leadership in life insurance, retirement planning, and investment services, has been helping Americans secure their financial futures for over a century. In May 2023, the company brought together key team members and client partners for its Retirement Planning Services (RPS) Client Forum, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The event convened approximately 100 attendees—half Lincoln employees and half HR professionals from the organization’s client base—creating a unique opportunity to foster connection across internal teams and external stakeholders. With workforce dynamics shifting and leadership challenges rising, Lincoln Financial sought a keynote speaker who could deliver practical tools for building cohesive, adaptable, and forward-focused teams.
Cara Brookins was selected to headline the forum with her presentation “Build Unstoppable Teams.” In a dynamic 50-minute session followed by Q&A, Cara shared her story of leading through adversity and offered actionable strategies to strengthen collaboration, resilience, and ownership across all levels of an organization. Drawing from real-world challenges and supported by storytelling that resonated with both corporate and HR audiences, the keynote sparked important conversations around leadership, trust, and adaptability.
Prior to the session, Cara met with event coordinator Heather Roberts and completed an AV check in the Mabel Room to ensure a seamless experience. She also attended the evening welcome reception on the beach, providing additional time to engage with participants in a more informal setting, adding to the connection and impact of the overall event.
Feedback from the session underscored Cara’s unique ability to speak to both strategic vision and human resilience, making her a top choice for organizations looking to inspire transformation at leadership conferences, HR summits, and financial service forums.
