"Gifted author - Spectacular speaker!" "Wonderful story-teller!" "We laughed and learned." "Best workshop I've attended in 13 years." "Authentic! Inspiring!" These are real quotes about a keynote speaker and workshop presenter who has spoken to more than 800 audiences in the past 10 years.

Barbara Bartocci has had repeat performance requests from America's number one retailer, administrations at several top universities, a regional medical center, government agencies, and a major telecommunications company, to name just a few. Her keynotes spark referral business. Barbara brings to the platform the same story-telling ability she uses as an award-winning author of five books and contributor to three "Chicken Soup for the Soul" anthologies. In addition to appearances on radio and TV, articles by and about Barbara have appeared in The Washington Post, Boston Herald, Readers Digest, Glamour, Self, HR Briefings, Working Woman, Houston Business Journal, and many more. Her practical business experience includes serving as a managing editor for Hallmark Cards; running an advertising/public relations agency for 12 years; and training business and technical professionals in writing skills. In addition, she has received the Kappa Kappa Gamma 2002 National Alumnae Achievement Award.

Audiences appreciate most, however, the impact of Barbara's personal life experiences. As one reviewer wrote, "Barbara Bartocci has been widowed, divorced, fired, lost both her parents, and raised three children with special needs. She's grown through each loss to find joy again, and guides others through a process that is transformational."

MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Happy to Be Me! Discovering and Celebrating Your Authentic Self
One of her most requested topics, Barbara uses a captivating metaphor to show that self-discovery is like eating an artichoke: one by one, you pull off the outer leaves of superficial expectations until you reach the delicious heart of who you really are, which frees you to pursue your own deepest dreams and talents. With stories, humor, and rich content, she tells how to do it. This program can be a one-hour speech or a 3 or 6-hour workshop.

From Hurting to Happy: Transforming Your Life After Loss
How do you find the strength within to cope with change and grow through loss? How do you keep your faith and hold onto hope in the face of divorce, death, job loss, or other challenging life transitions? How do you forgive and let go of the betrayal of expectations? With good humor, effective stories, and lots of interaction, this hands-on workshop offers practical wisdom to assist audience in coping with change.

Dancing on the Tightrope: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit
Today's hectic world creates so much stress that many people feel as if they're clutching a tightrope, about to fall. To help keep your balance, Barbara gives six keys for integrating mental, physical, and spiritual health to bring you greater harmony and peace of mind. This program can be a one-hour keynote or a long, interactive workshop.

Dealing with the People Who Make Life Difficult
Whether it's your neighbor, your mother-in-law, your boss, or your own inner critic, toxic relationships hamper personal growth. This workshop offers tools for: Resolving conflict and anger; Setting healthy boundaries; Forgiving and letting go; Making friends with you internal critic.

Other Most Requested Programs & Workshops:
Live Rich! Keys to Creating an Abundant Life
Managing Grief in the Workplace
Embracing Mid-Life
Nobody's Child Anymore
Skill-Building for Business Writers
Honing Your Skills: For Administrative Assistants