Creative Courage*

Creative Courage*
Your Original Advantage is being yourself. Irreplaceable.
*No arts and crafts required
Interactive and Engaging Keynotes, Leadership Training and Professional Development for "non-creatives"


Watch Caroline in Action
Ignite Creativity for Unparalleled Results
No arts and crafts required. Everyday Creativity has proven to influence:
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Engaged Teams
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Problem Solving
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Leadership
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Well Being


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Engaging, attentive, and simply fabulous, she captivates her audience from start to finish. Her ability to adapt to the group's needs ensures every attendee leaves inspired.
Keynotes & Workshops
Since I attended your conference, I’ve been asking myself…. Why not? - Dianne Rivera Mateus
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Keynote
The Reluctant Creative*
Beyond Burnout: Thrive and Survive Change with a Creative Mindset
The relentless pace of change in today's world is pushing even your top performers to the brink, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for the future.
It's time for a new approach that empowers your teams to not just survive, but thrive, with an optimistic mindset. In a world obsessed with productivity hacks and AI shortcuts, we've overlooked a simple but effective tool for our well being; creativity.
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Keynote
Leadership through Change and Ambiguity
Navigate the Riptide: 3 Steps to Data Driven Decisions with Optimism despite Uncertainty
Leaders often instinctively try to reduce ambiguity, going deeper into never ending rabbit holes. The reality is that change is the only constant, and the true solution lies in changing our response to uncertainty. Explore the critical steps to navigate ambiguity, recognize the blind spots to creativity and innovation, to move forward in a future filled with clarity, confidence and optimism.
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Workshop
Interactive Creative Refresher
Professional Development: Build Creativity in 5 Easy DANCE Steps
This highly interactive, on-your-feet workshop takes you beyond the theory of the DANCE framework and into its practical application. You'll learn how to cultivate a creative mindset that empowers you to embrace ambiguity, navigate change with confidence, and generate innovative solutions to complex challenges. *no arts and crafts required.
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Workshop
The Creative Leader's Change Resilience Toolkit
Leadership Training: Data Driven Decisions in Ambiguity for Innovation
Transform tired, reactive leaders to creative visionaries by reframing ambiguity from threat to golden opportunity. Leaders will explore the the 3C framework for a growth mindset to navigate change with optimism, engage their teams, and drive innovation for organizational results.
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Extremely engaging and entertaining, creative in her presentation, comical, and full of energy: Caroline brings the audience to life. She is thought-provoking and entertaining and has a unique way to expand one’s horizon!
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The Reluctant Creative
Everyone is talking about creativity, but you are hardly interested in “paint night.” What if creativity doesn’t mean arts and crafts? Everyday creativity includes things as different as making a meal to building a pivot table in Excel. Exercise your own creativity for proven beneficial effects on your mood, job performance, salary and more. You can be a Reluctant Creative! No art supplies needed.
Connect with Caroline
Searching for an uplifting and inspiring way to build cohesive, innovative, and product teams with more smiles? Book a call with Caroline to talk about how to inspire your team.





About Me




Hi, I'm Caroline. I help teams lead through change with the courage and confidence of a kid in a Batman suit, as a keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and experiential team building facilitator.
If you lead a team of brilliant, analytical people who you know could be more innovative—but they insist they "aren't creative"—you're in the right place. I'll let you in on a secret: creativity isn't about artistic talent. It's a practical, learnable skill for solving your toughest problems.
My journey to discovering this didn't start in a boardroom. It started in an animal ER, often while dodging teeth...
That's right, my journey to discovering the importance of creativity at work started in a high stakes animal ER, often while dodging teeth (and the animals were tough too! Ba-dum-dum).
From Dodging Teeth to Corporate Boardrooms
For over 25 years, I worked as a locum tenens veterinarian, dropping into hundreds of different clinics worldwide. In these high-stakes environments, I had to build trust and lead new teams in minutes, not months. This experience, combined with roles as an entrepreneur and a research scientist, taught me a fundamental truth: the most adaptable teams are the most successful.
I learned how to foster psychological safety on the fly, leverage unique individual skills to solve complex problems, and keep teams moving forward—even when the stakes were life-and-death.
The Big Discovery: Creativity is a Survival Skill, Not an Art Class
Along the way, I wrote a book, published in medical journals, and managed wildlife rehabilitation programs. I even spent time in a Fortune 50 company—mastering the art of giving interesting presentations on boring material—and took the stage to perform stand-up comedy.
I saw the same pattern everywhere: the core principles that help a veterinary team navigate a crisis are the same ones that help a corporate team innovate. It’s not about being "artistic." It's about developing the courage to be curious, the resilience to embrace ambiguity, and the tools to solve problems in new ways. This is the common thread that drives successful outcomes, whether you're in a complex surgical case or a jungle in Thailand.
How I Help Your Team Thrive Through Change
My keynotes and workshops are designed to be fun, interactive, and packed with practical, evidence-based strategies. I don't just talk about creativity; I give your team the tools to build it. Together, we will focus on:
Everyday Innovation: Discover how to find novel solutions to your most chronic problems.
Resilient, Change-Ready Teams: Equip your leaders and staff with the confidence to navigate uncertainty with courage.
Engagement & Well-being: Foster a positive workplace culture where people feel safe to speak up, contribute their best ideas, and take smart risks.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Learn why leaders instinctively avoid creative ideas and how your team can react with data—not just emotion—to champion game-changing solutions.
The Official Stuff
I hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Ontario Veterinary College and a Certificate of Professional Management from the University of Calgary. I am a certified Level 2 Creative Problem Solving facilitator and an accredited IAM Ambiguity Assessment facilitator. My greatest lessons in adaptability, however, have come from 16 months of solo world travel and parenting two teenagers.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, I deliver keynotes and workshops across Canada and internationally.
If you're ready to energize your next event with insights that inspire real action, I might be just what the doctor ordered.
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Caroline was amazing from start to finish. Very responsive and easy to talk to, professional yet approachable, thorough, knowledgeable, funny, and interesting. The perfect mix of presenting information to the listeners and leading the audience in some fun breakout exercises.
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Her ability to adapt to the group's needs ensures every attendee leaves inspired. Beyond her professional excellence, she's a wonderful person to know.
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Dr. Brookfield was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her responsiveness and professionalism made the planning and coordination process seamless, allowing us to focus on other aspects of the event with confidence.
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With her interactive approach, she truly engaged the audience and created a memorable experience for all in attendance.
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One of the most inspiring experiences I’ve ever had. The session was so engaging that I wished for more time to explore her ideas.
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Light Delivery, Deep Message.
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Wonderful speaker that really creates a conversation with the audience.
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Very interactive. Challenges your mind set to push past your limitations you think he have.
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Energizing and introspective.

