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Keynotes & Workshops

Motivational Keynotes & Workshops for Your Next Conference, Professional Development Day, or Special Event

Interactive and Engaging

Barbara May’s keynotes and workshops are more than just talks; they are interactive experiences rich with engaging discussions, real-world examples, and audience participation. Barbara’s approachable and relatable style, coupled with her Stumbling Blocks philosophy, ensures that participants don’t just listen but actively engage, relate, and apply the learnings in their professional journey.

Why Barbara May?

Known for her "Stumbling Blocks" philosophy and a career spanning over three decades, Barbara May uses a rich blend of humour, personal stories, and practical insights to take your leadership team to the next level. She embodies her key message: If you get back up, anything is possible.

Her rich background, including joking her way into the Guinness World Records and hosting ACCESS Televison's May We Talk, adds an engaging, dynamic layer to her presentations. She delivers interactive learning experiences that not only inform but also inspire, empower, and transform.

Who Should Hire Barbara?

CEO's, event planners, conference organizers, and HR professionals who are keen on enhancing leadership communication, building stronger teams, and fostering a culture of understanding will derive immense benefit from Barbara May's motivational keynote.

“Thank you for overcoming all those stumbling blocks years ago so you could be here today to educate, engage & inspire us!”

Megan Maltman, HR Manager, Primary Care Network

9 Topics to Choose From

Engaging

Leader

Mindset

Begin your leadership breakthrough by embracing the Engaging Leader Mindset. Develop your unique leadership style and use it to your advantage to become a more effective and influential leader.

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Emotional Intelligence Activator

Enhance your ability to manage emotions during difficult situations, build healthy relationships, and foster a supportive team environment where people feel understood, accepted and valued.

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Employee Engagement Essentials

Elevate casual chats into engaging conversations. Develop the skills you need to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and build a truly inclusive and collaborative team environment.

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 Communication Excellence Toolbox

Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques to lead small and large group discussions. Build trust, get buy-in and talk openly about challenges, obstacles and hurdles at work.​

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Public Speaking Breakthrough

Get past your public speaking stumbling blocks and become an engaging leader. Learn how to use stories, case studies and audience involvement to motivate and inspire your team.

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Leadership Presentation Mastery

Master the skills you need to make onboarding, training, meetings, and presentations more effective and positively influence corporate culture, team spirit and employee morale.

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Team Building Success Strategies

Help your team discover new ways of solving problems in the workplace, such as dealing and communicating with co-workers and bouncing back from mistakes with confidence.

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Coaching for Excellence Playbook

Unleash your team's potential with easy-to-apply coaching strategies. Learn how to inspire individual growth, enhance team performance and turn barriers into breakthroughs.

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Engaging Leader Game Plan

Step into strategic leadership. Develop a game plan that turns obstacles into opportunities and lays the foundation for a culture rooted in clarity, commitment, and accountability.

“Barbara provided our group a personalized, dynamic and intriguing presentation! She was funny and thoughtful! Such a rare package for a presenter and a fabulous end to our Retreat!”

Joelle Brown, Executive Director, St. Albert Victim Services

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Ready to Unlock the Power of Communication and Lead Your Team to Success? 
Book your free consultation with Barbara May today.

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