Carol Schulte

Keynote Speaker | Toronto, Ontario

Executive Coach & Author
Change & Workplace Culture | Brave Leadership Expert

Carol Schulte Expertise Leadership, Workplace Culture, Change Management, Women's Leadership, Communication, Resilience & Change, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment, Professional development and Motivation.

Carol Schulte

About Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte is a global keynote speaker, author, and executive coach recognized for her work in brave leadership and human connection. She is the founder of The Brave Initiative, a platform that helps individuals and organizations cultivate courageous leadership and authentic communication. Having lived and worked in 11 countries, Carol combines academic insight with real-world experience to inspire decisive action, build confidence, and create lasting impact. She’s also the author of The Brave Healing Journal and creator of the Find Your Brave experience, empowering professionals to replace hesitation with confidence and turn potential into performance.

Carol Schulte Videos

Carol Schulte | Global Keynote Speaker | Speakers Bureau of Canada

The Dare That Changed My Life | Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte Interviews & Podcasts

Being Brave with Carol Schulte

CAROL SCHULTE BIOGRAPHY

Carol Schulte is an international keynote speaker, author, and Brave Leadership expert recognized for her work in courageous leadership, communication, and human connection. Founder of The Brave Initiative, she empowers individuals and organizations to ‘get their brave on’ — transforming leadership and workplace culture from the inside out.

Over the past decade, Carol has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, global associations, and leadership teams to develop practical frameworks that spark confidence, inspire action, and drive meaningful results. Her career in leadership development, team performance, and culture transformation is grounded in behavioural science and storytelling—equipping leaders to communicate powerfully, build trust, and lead with courage.

As the creator of the Find Your Brave experience and author of The Brave Healing Journal, Carol equips professionals with tools to turn fear into focus and hesitation into momentum. She also teaches communication and content creation at York University, helping the next generation of leaders find and use their voice.

With a BFA in Theatre Performance, an MA in Communication, and postgraduate certifications in executive coaching and mentoring, Carol brings both stage presence and academic rigor to her work. Having lived and worked in 11 countries—including an ashram in India and a van in New Zealand—she offers a global perspective that resonates across industries and cultures.

A passionate mental health advocate, Carol helps leaders foster trust, inclusion, and psychological safety—creating brave workplaces where people bring all of who they are to all of what they do. Her insights have been featured in leading magazines, podcasts, and television programs focused on leadership and personal growth.

Known for her contagious energy and relatable storytelling, Carol leaves audiences inspired and equipped to take bolder action—one brave step at a time.

Carol Schulte Topic Presentations

Carol Schulte Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Get Your Brave on: Bold Leadership Strategies to Step Up, Speak Out, and Inspire Change

The Human Connection Quotient: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging and Bravery

Beyond the Stigma: Leading Brave Conversations for Mental Wellness at Work

Brave Enough to Embrace Change: How to Stay Agile and Authentic Through Any Uncertainty

Speak Up, Stand out: Master the Art of Influence and Impact

Carol Schulte Books & Articles

Carol Schulte Speaking Testimonials

"At our national sales conference, Carol had our audience laughing, applauding, and genuinely inspired. Her message was refreshingly relevant and delivered with wit and wisdom. I highly recommend her as a keynote speaker – you won’t be disappointed!"

Brittany Hendriks

Brand Manager
Unilever

"Carol is an incredible speaker whose message is highly relevant in today’s ever-changing world. For the second time, she exceeded my expectations, customizing her message to fit our transformation theme. Her energy was electrifying, even virtually. Carol is the go-to for anyone seeking to inspire and elevate their events."

Trina Poots

Director, Digital Services Branch
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

"You were incredible as our Summit’s closing keynote! The Five Bravery Killers hit home with valuable insights. In my 8 years working with speakers, your presentation was the most engaging and insightful."

Tara Kaufman

Executive Support Professionals (ESP)

"We had Carol Schulte come in to speak to our group during our first-ever Professional Development Day, and it was a huge success! Her authenticity, energy, and engaging storytelling kept us captivated the entire day, making the session both inspiring and impactful. We would absolutely have Carol back and highly recommend her to any organization looking for a dynamic and powerful speaker!"

Alexis Mandarano

Manager, Business Operations
Forge Recruitment

"Carol provides helpful insights about bravery in an actionable way you can implement with your team."

Derek Rider

Media One Creative

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