THE STUMBLING BLOCKS PHILOSOPHY
Helping Leaders and Teams Navigate Workplace Stumbling Blocks
FACE WHAT'S TRUE
Communication improves when people stop avoiding difficult conversations and start addressing what's really happening.
FEEL WHAT'S REAL
Conflict decreases when people acknowledge emotions, frustrations, and different perspectives.
FIX WHAT YOU CAN
Stress becomes more manageable when people focus on what they can control and take meaningful action.
FACE IT. FEEL IT. FIX IT.
Why Barbara Created
the Stumbling Blocks Philosophy
In 2011, Barbara May nearly died from massive pulmonary embolism (blood clots in her lungs). During her recovery, she began noticing a pattern that appeared everywhere—in workplaces, teams, leadership challenges, and life itself.
Everyone stumbles.
The people who move forward learn how to face what's true, feel what's real, and fix what they can.
Today, Barbara helps leaders and teams navigate workplace stumbling blocks through keynotes, leadership training, and team-building experiences.
COMMENTS FROM CLIENTS
COMMENTS FROM CLIENTS
“Sometimes we get stuck in the things that trip us up, our stumbling blocks, and this was a great opportunity to hear that somebody else has experienced those issues too.”
Shawna Miller, President, Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
“Barbara presented to our department at a time of significant change. Her sessions helped get conversations started about the impacts of change in a way that was fun, engaging and accessible to all who attended.”
John Younk, Director, Strategic Planning Ancillary Services, University of Alberta
“Barbara May is an engaging speaker who effortlessly adapted her material on the fly to suit our specific needs. In a group that is hard to impress, we were all genuinely impressed by her expertise and delivery.”
Fay Eagles, Operations Manager, Avison Young
Explore Our Programs
Interactive Keynotes
Navigating Workplace Stumbling Blocks
Discover new ways of solving problems in the workplace such as dealing and communicating with co-workers and bouncing back from mistakes with confidence.
Learn how to create a healthy respectful workplace where people feel understood, accepted, and valued.
Gain practical skills and strategies that strengthen communication, teamwork and leadership—the building blocks you need to succeed.
Team Building
Fun, Informative, and Highly-Interactive Team Building Seminars
Discover new ways of solving problems in the workplace such as dealing and communicating with co-workers and bouncing back from mistakes with confidence.
Learn how to create a healthy respectful workplace where people feel understood, accepted, and valued.
Gain practical skills and strategies that strengthen communication, teamwork and leadership—the building blocks you need to succeed.
Leadership Training
Stumbling Blocks Leadership Breakthrough
Discover new ways of solving problems in the workplace such as dealing and communicating with co-workers and bouncing back from mistakes with confidence.
Learn how to create a healthy respectful workplace where people feel understood, accepted, and valued.
Gain practical skills and strategies that strengthen communication, teamwork and leadership—the building blocks you need to succeed.
