Ultimate Software
Ultimate Software (now UKG) is a global SaaS provider of human-capital management solutions, including UltiPro for payroll, talent, and workforce analytics.
AUDIENCE: Women across internal business units (virtual attendance)
LOCATION: Virtual (streamed from UKG studios)
CHALLENGE: UKG sought a keynote capable of bridging personal empowerment with data-driven HR innovation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to inclusive leadership.
CARA BROOKINS’ SOLUTION:
45-minute virtual keynote + live Q&A
Multi camera, custom built presentation to keep remote viewers engaged
Follow-up resources including videos & printables.
As a people-first technology company, UKG celebrates Women’s History Month by spotlighting narratives that encourage employees to bring their full selves to work. Cara Brookins’ virtual keynote offered that mirror.
Broadcast to hundreds of employees, Cara’s story of building a physical home became a metaphor for architecting workplace cultures where women lead at every level. She linked her resilience framework to UltiPro analytics, demonstrating how small daily actions show up in engagement data and retention trends.
In addition to tying in her personal experience of developing software for twenty years, Cara highlighted the fact that she was inviting attendees into the house she built by taking them on a walking tour of the home as part of her presentation. The personal touch was warm and welcoming and added a special feeling to virtual presentation.
The chat was buzzing, and the Q&A tackled practical topics such as negotiating stretch assignments and building remote-team trust. HR leaders reported that Cara’s message translated into tangible behavior change.
