NEAD Electrical
NEAD Electric is a full-service electrical contracting and engineering firm in New York and New Jersey specializing in complex commercial systems and life-safety installations.
AUDIENCE: Electrical and engineering professionals
LOCATION: Virtual
CHALLENGE: NEAD has a technically intensive training agenda and needed a way to balance their attendee offerings with a program that would build a more resilient, motivated workforce.
CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:
35-minute keynote: “Rise & Resilience – The True Story” + 5-minute Q&A
Introduced by Katrina Olson
Delivered virtually
Keppler Speakers Bureau coordination
NEAD Electric, a regional leader in advanced electrical contracting, brought together employees and partners for a virtual summit focused on safety, innovation, and leadership. To balance the technical sessions, organizers sought a keynote that would motivate attendees on a more personal level and build resilience for their work and personal lives.
Cara Brookins delivered “Rise & Resilience – The True Story,” drawing direct parallels between her experience of constructing a home with no prior knowledge and the daily challenges faced by NEAD technicians managing complex electrical systems.
Her keynote emphasized grit, learning by doing, and building trust under pressure, all key takeaways for professionals working in high-risk environments. The session added emotional depth to the day’s agenda and left a lasting impression on attendees and leadership alike.
