Valuing Differences An iceberg visually communicates how a dialogue across difference can be implemented with a sense of friendliness, curiosity and openness.

Many organizations are still trying to figure out how to help employees respect and value each other in the workplace. Why is this premise of valuing differences so hard to implement? Valuing Differences is a workshop that helps people to understand how to transform misperceptions to acceptance.

Dr. Barbara Collins creates a fun and engaging learning environment to help people develop an understanding of the following topics:

l Definition of diversity

l Business Case for Diversity

l Demographics – General Trends

l Dimensions of Diversity

l Perceptions – Stereotypes

You're More Than You Think You Are.....Really!!!!

Sankofa, from the Akan (Ghanaian) language, means one must return to the past in order to move forward. Barbara Collins guides her participants through a self-exploratory journey using Sankofa to discover authentic hidden talents and strengths.

Sheis known for encouraging people to own and acknowledge their natural gifts and talents. In this heartwarming and energizing seminar participants will receive a gift of self- identity. Motivating her audiences with both her inspirational message and excitement, Barbara inspires and challenges people to discover their true self.

Newsletter Signup Sign up today and receive a free audio of Barbara’s inspirational interview with Carole Copeland Thomas taken from her radio show. For Email Marketing you can trust From barbara's clients:“I read your book, went to a workshop, and I’ve decided that I can do anything I want to do, and I can be anything I want to be. However, I know that I must first find my inner talent and skill.”

Discover Your Authentic Leadership Style

If no one is following you – you are not leading - People are motivated to follow a leader who leads with a sense of knowingness.

This workshop helps people identify – core values, core beliefs and life principles. A successful authentic leader engages in self awareness to discover unique qualities that influence people to follow.

Discover the power of leading authentically.

Learn why authentic leadership creates productive and effective teams

Explore how life stories impact the way leaders lead.

Learn how self awareness strengthens the ability to influence people.

Understand the difference between leadership traits and skills.

Develop an understanding of inherent qualities.

This exciting program encourages participants to discover how life stories can influence leadership styles. Dr. Barbara Collins’s experience as an executive in two major corporations with over 15 years of professional speaking creates a fun and energetic learning environment.

It's Your Turn: Find Your Authentic Self and Go Fetch It!

Barbara’s presentation challenges people to overcome insecurities and discover hidden talents and gifts. With expert guidance in authentic career planning, she helps participants discover their true selves and create a plan for career success.

Utilizing a relaxed environment and her warm and energetic personality, she incorporates the idea of Sankofa to help participants look into their past and find the talents they hold today. Sankofa, from the Akan language, means one must return to the past in order to move forward. With this as a strong foundation, Barbara can help people understand their journey and uncover abilities in themselves.

Whether working with organizations to maximize success or with individuals to help them create their own job security, she focuses on four key strategies to help people reach their goals and acknowledge their innate talents:

Discover your authenticity

Create a career vision

Develop a Career Portfolio

Network-Network-Network

With her inspirational message and excitement, Barbara motivates her audience to create a powerful and mpowering journey.