Bring Carol Barkes to Your Stage

Whether your audience consists of legal professionals, educators, corporate leaders, or parents, Carol’s speaking events leave a lasting impact. Carol blends real-world insight with brain science, offering both inspiration and immediately useful tools. From the United Nations to local courtrooms, she’s known for delivering messages that connect, clarify, and catalyze change.

Speaking Topics That Inspire, Equip, and Transform

Carol tailors every keynote and training to the audience, weaving neuroscience with lived experience and actionable insights. These are a few of her most requested topics:

The Neuroscience of Conflict
What if you could see inside someone’s brain during an argument? Carol explains what really happens when people shut down, lash out, or disengage, and how to shift those moments toward productive outcomes.
High-Stakes Conversations
Learn how to talk through hard things without escalating tension. This session gives the tools to communicate clearly under pressure; ideal for leaders, parents, and teams.
Emotional Intelligence at Work
From better leadership to stronger collaboration, Carol teaches how to create brain-safe environments that reduce stress and improve retention.
De-Escalation and Crisis Response
Whether you work in law enforcement, education, or healthcare, this training helps you respond to conflict without causing harm. It’s built for high-stress fields where calm saves lives.
Parenting With the Brain in Mind
This topic, based on Carol’s work in co-parenting coaching and mediation, teaches how to guide children through family transitions while preserving their emotional well-being.

Why Audiences Trust Carol Barkes

Top 1% Mediator Globally
Over 14,000 cases mediated with a 95% resolution rate.
Recognized Neuroscience Expert
Named top neuroscience-based conflict expert by Fox News.
TEDx + UN Keynote Speaker
Proven ability to connect with diverse audiences on big stages.
Real-World Experience
From the courtroom to corporate teams, Carol knows how to meet people where they are.
Custom Content for Every Event
Each presentation is tailored to the goals, challenges, and tone of your audience.
Speaker with Heart and Humor
Carol’s style is both grounded and engaging, leaving audiences feeling informed and inspired.

Carol’s Speaking Experience

Carol has delivered keynotes, trainings, and workshops for institutions and audiences across the world. Below are just a few of the stages she has spoken on:

TEDx: The Neuroscience of Conflict
United Nations HQ: Conflict Resolution and Global Leadership
National Conference on Family Law: Neuroscience Tools for Co-Parenting
Idaho Housing Conference: Mediation for Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Leadership Boise: Conflict Resolution for Community Leaders
University of Idaho Law School: Adjunct Faculty, Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Let’s do it differently.

If You’re Facing Conflict That Feels Impossible

It’s not. But you can’t settle for a checkbox agreement that avoids the real issues. You need a space where resolution feels right, clear, and complete.

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