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'It's Your Turn'
Documenting Dr. Collins’s midlife transformation, “It’s Your Turn: Find Your Authentic Self and Go Fetch It!” uncovers how she created innovative activities to find her true self. Learn more about "It's Your Turn"»
About
Dr. Barbara Collins is a professional speaker, professor and author. She believes that people deserve to create an authentic career and authentic life experiences. Barbara helps people discover who they really are and to understand that there is more to them then they already know. She is convinced that when you discover natural strengths your life purpose is unveiled.
As founder and president of Positive Trends, Inc., Barbara has over 25 years of experience as a professional speaker, professor, author corporate executive. Her signature presentation and book entitled It’s Your Turn: Find Your Authentic Self and Go Fetch It! help women manage midlife transformation and discover their authentic self.
Dr. Barbara Collins areas of expertise include:
- Engaging her audiences in an energetic and heartwarming approach to self discovery.
- Revealing “funtastic” tips to discover natural strengths.
- Discovering “silver clues” that create powerful aha moments.
- Understanding the benefits of living an authentic life.
- Learning strategies to discover an authentic style of leadership.
It’s never too late, Barbara believes, to begin the archaeological dig to discover strengths that come easy to you.
People gravitate to Barbara’s energy in the room. She engages her audiences with humor, her wonderful ability to feel she is talking directly to you. Dr. Collins received her Ed.D at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, in adult-learning based Psycho Educational Processes Dept. (psychology of small group behavior), specializing in Training & Development and Organizational Development, her M.S degree in Counseling Psychology at Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Barbara has written numerous articles for her newsletter and magazine publications.
Memberships
Barbara is certified in Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Advanced MBTI-Mid Life Development. She is also a member of the National Speakers Association. Barbara is currently an adjunct faculty member where she teachers a graduate leadership course in a college in Pennsylvania. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and The Society Inc. (an organization that promotes youth in the arts).
From barbara's clients:
“Dr. Collins, from the moment you meet her, emanates a certain charm and awareness about herself that you can’t help but notice. She demonstrates poise, professionalism and charisma. She’s a dynamic women and exceptional motivator.”
— Phoebe Bryant, FMC Corporation
Barbara’s Popular Programs
Barbara's presentations challenge people to overcome insecurities and discover hidden talents and gifts, including these topics:
'It’s Your Turn' keynote
Fun and exciting ways to discover/rediscover your natural strengths and gifts.
'You’re More Than You Think You Are...Really!' workshop
Learn how your hidden strengths can create an authentic second or third career.
'Discover Your Authentic Leadership Style' workshop
Discover powerful self-awareness strategies that influence people and teams for high performance.
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