NAVIGATING
WORKPLACE
STUMBLING BLOCKS
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION.
REDUCE CONFLICT.
LOWER STRESS.
When something isn't working, most teams feel it before they can name it.
Barbara May helps people face what's true, feel what's real, and fix what they can​—with real conversations that lead to real change.
Face it. Feel it. Fix it.
ABOUT BARBARA
For more than 30 years, Barbara May has worked with leaders and teams in all kinds of workplaces, helping them move through the moments that trip people up.
Her Stumbling Blocks Philosophy is simple and practical:
Face what’s true.
Feel what’s real.
Fix what you can.
It helps people stop avoiding what’s in front of them, understand what’s really going on, and take the next step.
Real stories. Practical solutions. Lasting impact.
The Stumbling Blocks Philosophy will help you:
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Notice when something isn’t working.
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Understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
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Stay in the moment instead of avoiding it or pushing through.
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Say what needs to be said—without blame, shame, or pretending.
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Take the next right step—even when it’s messy.
Watch Barbara in Action
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.”
“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.”
John Younk, Director, Strategic Planning Ancillary Services, University of Alberta
Fay Eagles, Operations Manager, Avison Young
