Women in STEM Keynote Speaker | DVM Expertise for Burnout & Creative Resilience.

Dr. Caroline Brookfield brings a personalized and engaging keynote experience that helps women in technical fields battle burnout, reimagine creativity, and strengthen confidence in the face of change.

Ignite Unstoppable Originality in Women in STEM

Why Women in STEM Need a Different Kind of Inspiration

Women in STEM don’t need another talk about “work-life balance” or bonding over the latest reality show. They need practical, science-backed tools for success in industries that often value precision over possibility.

Specifically, women in technical fields require strategies for:

• Belonging in the face of Gender Based Bias
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Everyday Creativity for Problem-Solving and Burnout Prevention

Dr. Caroline Brookfield, DVM is a veterinarian, author of The Reluctant Creative, and recovering perfectionist. She helps audiences discover how everyday creativity fuels problem-solving, well-being, adaptability, and innovation.

When women in STEM reframe creativity as a strategic mindset instead of an artistic talent, they unlock their full potential for leadership, collaboration, and courage.

Who This Talk Is For

• Women in STEM networks, conferences, and associations
• STEM Leadership Development and Training
• Corporate diversity and inclusion events
• Engineering, mining, tech, and scientific organizations
• International Women’s Day and professional development events

Keynote Options

1. DANCE: A Creative Mindset for the Reluctant Creative

Everyday Creativity isn’t arts and crafts, it’s a muscle you can build that increase tolerance of ambiguity, which also prevents burnout and builds confidence in change. Dr. Caroline’s five-step DANCE framework shows how to create space for originality under pressure:

• Daydream (Strategic Rest for Insight)
• Ambiguity (Tolerance of Ambiguity for Adaptability)
• Novelty (Seeking New Input)
• Curiosity (Asking ‘What If?’)
• Edit Later (Releasing Perfectionism and Finding Solutions)

Outcomes:

• Strengthen resilience and adaptability
• Build confidence through small creative risks
• Turn change into opportunity

2. Creative Courage: What Animals Know About Unapologetic Originality

Drawing on hilarious and thought-provoking examples from the animal world, Dr. Caroline reveals how authenticity drives innovation and leadership.
Outcomes:

• Transform self-doubt into creative courage
• Leverage individuality for stronger teams
• Embrace imperfection to unlock innovation

A Note from Caroline

As a veterinarian turned creative catalyst, I’ve lived at the intersection of science and story. My mission is to help women in STEM reclaim creativity as a professional advantage. It’s not about painting—it’s about thinking differently, leading authentically, and showing up boldly in spaces that need your voice.

📍 Based in Calgary, Alberta .
Canadian Keynote Speaker for Women in STEM travels across the United States and internationally to bring a funny and engaging message to prevent burnout, nurture adaptability, and help non creatives see their creative genius.

Everyday Creativity Creates Real Impact

No arts and crafts required. Everyday Creativity drives:

• 💡 Problem Solving
• 💼 Leadership
• ❤️ Engagement
• 🌊 Well-Being

Watch Caroline in Action