About Barbara

I work with leaders and teams to strengthen communication, collaboration, and overall effectiveness, bringing over 35 years of corporate experience to my work.  

My life journey has shaped the work I do today.

I spent part of my childhood growing up in an orphanage from ages 3-8. During that time, I became intensely aware of the basic human desire to belong. What I felt then, and what I’ve learned along my journey, has shaped my understanding of what it means to survive, grow, transform, heal, and ultimately blossom. My spiritual experiences ultimately led me to write my book: MIGHTY INSPIRATION, Love Letters from God. 

Along the way I have experienced love, loss, marriage, divorce, motherhood, and the gift of grandchildren too. I have been a stay-at-home mom, a part-time employee, and a full-time working mom. I have been an administrator and a manager. All of these things have strengthened my ability to connect with others and to deepen my understanding of how to move beyond what life presents and create a life I truly love to live.  That is the same kind of work I support my clients in. 

From a career standpoint I have 35+ years of experience as an HR business partner and master trainer for a leading Fortune 500 global corporation. My roles gave me the opportunity to work with and develop global leaders and employees at all levels. Over time, I developed a deep understanding of people – how they think, what motivates them, and how they grow and change. I also created global programs focused on inclusive thinking and diverse perspectives, which led to recognition and multiple awards both inside and outside of the company. My career was a perfect training ground for my current work as an inspirational leadership and life coach for individuals and teams. 

I also enjoy supporting couples as they begin their lives together by officiating wedding ceremonies, an experience that continues to be deeply meaningful to me and truly lights up my soul. 

My Clients

I work with individuals and teams who want to discover and unleash their unlimited potential and unique gifts.

We use specific tools and techniques to open up the unseen world of their natural preferences, personality, style, stressors, and strengths. By better understanding themselves and others, they increase effective communication and build authentic, collaborative relationships – at work and at home. 

Adding positive mental fitness to their practice, they discover how to throw off the shackles of self judgment, moving from sabotaging, limiting thoughts and behaviors into the peace of their inner sage and wisdom. 

After working with me, my clients are inspired and empowered to shift and transform any area of their lives they desire. That is when their true and brilliant selves come out and “play” in the world!

My Qualifications

  • 2023 MMHS “Women Who Inspire” Honoree
  • Published Author and Inspirational Speaker
  • PQ COACH™ – Positive Intelligence®
  • Certified Master Trainer – TypeCoach®
  • Certified Master Trainer & Stress Reduction Specialist – From Stressed to Best™
  • Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) Trainer
  • Certified Guide for Aurora by reacHire
  • Certified Life Coach – Life Mastery Institute
  • Certified HR as Coach – Right Management
  • SoulCollage® Facilitator
  • Member – APTi (Association of Psychological Type International)
  • Certified Facilitator – Simplexity™ Thinking
  • Certified Trainer – People Supporting People™ 
  • BA – Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH