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| LEADING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” Improvisation, deep listening, creative play and recovering from mistakes -- jazz offers many lessons to leaders as they constantly re-invent their organizations. Barbara combines swinging music and stories from her 13 years as an organizational change consultant in this playful, interactive program. SPIRIT IN THE WORKPLACE “Sparking Meaning and Purpose On the Job” Barbara shares her wisdom from years of witnessing and supporting organizations, communities and individuals in their quest for meaning at work. Through a unique blend of song, story and audience interaction, Barbara illuminates the possibilities for making workplace equally friendly to practical goals and individual purpose. SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS “Filling The Tank for the Long Road” A square meal of beauty and inspiration for people who give day after day. Stories, songs, poems and practical ideas for “refueling” are specifically blended for your audience. SACRED BEAUTY: Finding New Nourishment in Everyday Life Albert Einstein said, “There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” In this oasis of beauty and reflection, we will find new ways of seeing and appreciating beauty all around us, touch the sacredness in the simple rhythms of daily living, and recognize the ways that beauty contributes to our sense of well-being. In this delicious feast of music and story, Barbara will change the way you see (touch, taste, hear...) the world. Who You Gonna Be While You Do What You Do? Bold Ideas for Bringing Your Best Self to the World When it comes right down to it, the most relevant and lasting things we accomplish in our lives have to do with being: how we interact with the people we see every day, how we show up during adversity, how we discover our deepest gifts, and how we stay connected to wisest part of ourselves in the midst of chaos. In this interactive musical keynote, you will: Discover the underlying “verb” that infuses your life; remember why you do what you do; reconnect with your personal and professional “lineage”; explore creative ways you can bring more of your hidden talents to the world; and make powerful choices about what you are ready to leave behind. I Always Have Fun with My Girlfriends: An Informative Musical A recent UCLA study suggests that a woman’s stress hormones are significantly reduced by being with female friends. The Red Hat Club is up to nearly a million members worldwide. Book groups, girls’ night out... Just what’s going on here? Using an intriguing blend of hard research, engaging music and a sassy sense of humor, we will explore the profound ways women’s friendships enrich their lives – and some practical ideas for nurturing them over time. Women Rise! How Women’s Leadership Changes the World Women leaders are emerging all over the world: from South African micro-business owners to political leaders to mothers advocating for school change to Nobel Peace Prize winners. We’ll learn what they’re up to and how their particular kind of leadership – and our own -- changes things. Barbara will draw from her two years of traveling all over North America with author Meg Wheatley on The Women’s Leadership Revival Tour. Reclaiming Your Voice: Stories and Tips that Support Women Living Out Loud In her many years as a voice coach, Barbara has discovered the particular gifts and challenges that women face in “finding their voice.” This can mean many things – from literally improving the way they speak to expressing their deepest gifts in the world. In this humorous, musical, and interactive keynote, Barbara will share insights, stories, and practical tips to support women in speaking up, living out loud, and being more completely themselves. |
EDUCATION - B.A., Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Major: Theater - Roy Hart Theater, Malerargues, France. Studied vocal expression since 1991 in Minneapolis, Toronto and France. MAJOR PRESENTATIONS - National Wellness Conference - National Alliance of Children’s Trust Funds National Conference - Search Institute National Conference on Asset Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota - Unitarian-Universalist Women National Conference - Midwest Odyssey, River Falls, Wisconsin - Twin Cities Co-ops Federal Credit Union - Girl Scout Leaders Annual Celebration - Edina Minnesota Early Childhood Family Education - Heartland Institute, San Francisco and Minneapolis - Fairview-University Health Care System - Best Buy Women’s Leadership Forum - Nursing Matters Conference - College of DuPage Staff Wellness Day - YMCA National Training Conference - Calumet Medical Center Women’s Wellness Day - Keystone Health Promotion Conference - College of St. Catherine Staff Retreat - Wells Fargo PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Management recruiter for high tech professionals for seven years. - Organizational change consultant to private, public, non-profit and small business clients focusing on team buildling, vision, leadership, conflict resolution since 1990. - Co-owner of a coffee shop in Bayfield, Wisconsin for four years. Co-owner of a toy store next door to the café. - Founding member of Meeting Rivers Sacred Music Dance Theater, Minneapolis. Celebrates music, traditions in a participatory setting. - Professional performer with strong roots in jazz, blues, and folk (25 years) - Voice coach supporting groups and individuals to find power and authenticity in expression (15 years) - Independent, self-producing recording artist (6 compact discs) "Barbara has an rare talent for creating a learning environment that is simultaneously safe, sacred, playful, and challenging. She’s a total delight!" — Barbara Harris, Editorial Vice President, Shape, Natural Health & Fit "Barbara and her music have the capacity to open people to the rich heart space that is so essential to real meeting." — Margaret J.Wheatley, Ed.D., Author, speaker & philanthropist |
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