TOP FEMALE RESILIENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER & MOTIVATION EXPERT
Entertaining stories, powerful strategies, and unconventional advice about staying motivated
Cara motivates audiences to overcome odds that seem insurmountable using her own life story as inspiration.
INTERNATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL AND RESILIENCE SPEAKER & THOUGHT LEADER IN MOTIVATION
Give Your Audience Tools & Motivation
Cara Brookins is a top female Motivational Keynote Speaker who inspires audiences to do the impossible with her timely, can’t-look-away, high-impact presentations.
Set against the backdrop of her remarkable DIY home build, Brookins presentations are full of entertaining stories, powerful strategies, and unconventional advice about staying motivated through times of change and uncertainty.
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Life-Changing Keynotes That Move Audiences to Action
Cara’s customized presentations go beyond surface-level motivation, providing the latest science-based motivation strategies to challenge conventional thinking and transform the way you approach personal growth, change, teamwork, and leadership.
01 / MOTIVATION WHEN TIMES ARE HARD
Building Resilience: A True Story of Grit & Determination
In a world filled with economic uncertainty, political volatility, unprecedented developments in technology, increasingly devastating natural disasters, and never-ending challenges, staying motivated can feel impossible. The hard truth is that the overwhelm can be paralyzing for people who haven’t developed the resilience and grit to thrive during adversity.
Set against the backdrop of her real-life story of the desperate times that led her and her children to build their own house using YouTube tutorials, Best-selling author Cara Brookins’ presentation inspires and challenges audiences to go beyond their comfort zones, conquer self-doubt, and turn overwhelm into action.
Her stories, encouragement, and inspiration will give your audience the tools to always get back up (and keep moving forward) no matter the challenge or obstacles in their way. And today, more than ever before, you need a resilient team with the grit to perform under pressure and rise above the chaos no matter what happens in the world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Tools and inspiration that anyone can use to turn crippling overwhelm into action
Unconventional strategies you need to resist quitting and follow through despite setbacks
Become the type of person who pushes boundaries and barriers to do extraordinary things
Proven strategies to develop the mindset needed to get unstuck and thrive in any situation
Cultivate the inner strength to rise above the chaos no matter what happens in the world
Gain an inspiring sense of what’s possible when you adopt a mindset of grit and resilience
“Cara captivated the entire room, addressing themes that we wanted her to touch on (e.g. leadership, teamwork, resilience) and did it with humanity and humor…all the while making it so relatable and human.”
YOUTUBE’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
02 / MOTIVATION FOR WHEN EVERYTHING IS CHANGING
Building Through Change: Staying Motivated in a Changing World
In today’s world of constant, unrelenting change, it’s natural to feel worried about the future, and, even worse, unmotivated at the one time you can least afford to be unproductive. Instead of wasting time trying to plan for an unpredictable future, the way forward is to take the next step even when you don’t know what comes next.
Bestselling author and Thought Leader in the science of motivation Cara Brookins knows a lot about being adaptable and staying motivated during turbulent times. In her presentation she draws authentic parallels between building a house with her four kids using YouTube videos and the uncontrollable, changing environments individuals, leaders, and businesses face today.
With insights from Cara’s inspiring construction site stories, audiences will learn how to develop the mindset necessary to push past their fear of the unknown, remain adaptable in turbulent times, and continue to take action when everything feels uncertain. Because in a world of constant, unrelenting change and uncertainty, you need a future-proofed team of in-control, with highly-focused leaders who are ready to lead with confidence no matter what happens in the world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Empower your team to embrace change and fearlessly do things they’ve never done before
Life-changing approach to figuring things out when you don’t know what’s coming next
Unconventional tools and tactics to confidently and intentionally move into uncharted territory
Easy-to-implement strategies that future-proof your team to manage uncertain times
Proven tools and techniques to developing an adaptable, figure-anything-out mindset
Gain the confidence and adopt the mindset needed to navigate change and succeed no matter what
“We knew Cara had an interesting story to tell and was a good speaker – we were wrong! She had an amazing story to share and was equally amazing at holding our audience and moving them. She inspired. She uplifted. And she thoroughly convinced our attendees that they can accomplish far more than they believe is possible. I would highly recommend Cara to any audience!”
UTAH ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
03 / A BLUEPRINT FOR TEAM MOTIVATION
Building Teams: Lay the Foundation for Effective Teamwork
As businesses enter an era of radical change, teams are distracted, isolated, and more disconnected than ever before. High turnover rates and low productivity are now the norm at even the top, leading organizations. But there is a path forward.
Drawing on her experience building her own house alongside a construction crew of her four young children, Best-selling author Cara Brookins’ motivates audiences with her unconventional strategies for building camaraderie. Cara uses parallels from her construction site to lay out a blueprint to engage every single team member and instill a sense of belonging backed by a shared sense of purpose.
Whether you’re a team leader or team member, this presentation equips you with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to not only weather the storm of change but to emerge stronger, more motivated, and better prepared to take on whatever the future holds as a cohesive team.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Secrets to engage every member of your team to build a workforce with staying power
Easy-to-implement framework to build camaraderie and ensure your team always has each other’s backs
Powerful techniques to create a team that is passionate and invested in your organization’s success
Proven methodology to unleash your team’s potential, maximize productivity, and boost engagement
Unconventional approach for building a cohesive and resilient team who thrives under pressure
Create a sense of stability and trust within your team, even when external circumstances are uncertain
“Our team was left inspired, motivated and without a dry eye. Cara was the pitch perfect speaker for our event.”
FORTUNE 500 TECH GROUP
“Our event was a terrific end to Summer & the energy onsite was one-of-a-kind thanks to Cara.”
CREDIT UNION LEAGUE
04 / MOTIVATION FOR UNCONVENTIONAL LEADERS
Building Leaders: Taking Charge In An Ever-Changing World
In today’s rapidly changing global marketplace, leadership is no longer a position but an essential skillset for everyone who wants to rise above the chaos. The traditional paradigm of leadership no longer fits the changing workforce, creating dissatisfaction and a high turnover at every level. But there’s a proven way to fill this void.
In this game-changing presentation, best-selling author Cara Brookins uses her story of building her own house with her four kids using YouTube videos as a new foundation for leadership. Cara takes audiences along on the construction site to prove that even the most unlikely, inexperienced person can step into a leadership role and do extraordinary things.
Her entertaining stories serve as real-life inspiration for individuals from every level of the organization to recognize their innate leadership potential and navigate turbulent times with confidence. By the end of this presentation your audience will understand the specific steps they need to motivate themselves and their teams.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Proven strategies to inspire individuals to recognize their leadership potential and take initiative
Inspiring approach to encourage leadership at all levels of an organization, not just in formal roles
Elevate team morale by equipping individuals with the tools to motivate and inspire one another
Inspire emerging leaders to step forward ensuring a robust leadership pipeline at your organization
Learn how to inspire team members to be more motivated and engaged in their work
Techniques to help individuals build confidence in their ability to lead, even during uncertain times
“Cara Brookins as a keynote speaker was truly incredible. Cara’s charisma and style was appealing to a very diverse and large audience of attendees, and her content engaged from the first moments!”
WALMART
“My crew happens to be all men and I hear them saying ‘wow’ watching Cara’s story because at the end of the day this is inspiration for anyone.”
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“We loved her! Gots lots of great feedback! She is very prepared but also very kind and flexible. We really appreciate that she stayed after to sign books and meet with our people.”
CAPITAL ONE SERVICES
“Cara was an amazing speaker. We have received raving reviews. She touched the hearts of many and delivered powerful leadership messages.
ARTEMIS
I use YouTube for a lot of different “how-to’s,” but certainly nothing like building a house from the ground up. Cara has an incredible story and I hope many people will have the opportunity to hear it!
CREW SEATTLE
“Thank you for a wonderful presentation! Our audience was engaged the entire time and many participated in Q&A; it was fabulous!”
US LAW NETWORK INC
“She couldn’t have been better. She went above and beyond for us and our event. It was great. What an amazing woman and story! She is amazing person, with a story that really resonated with our crowd!”
NRL MORTGAGE
“Just an amazing story! A reminder that you should never have a Plan B for your dreams!… it was very powerful.”
THE CHANNEL CO
“Cara was amazing and our attendees were so moved by her story and inspiration.”
CREW BOSTON
“Cara’s presentation was a real bright spot during some difficult times.”
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
“Cara was one of the most personable and professional speakers we have welcomed in 21 years. Her message was perfect for our group and she was very well received by all who attended.
Her time spent with our group, helping us build for those in need, and taking time to meet our Stockholders was a highlight of the event and greatly appreciated. I cannot say enough positive things about Cara and our experience with her. Flawless and exceptional!”
INSULATE AMERICA
“Cara was great. We all wish we could have meet her in person. We had to pivot quite a few times when putting our first virtual event together and she was patient and pivoted when we needed her to.
Her story was great and she can across really well on the virtual platform.”
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