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barbaramay1
Nov 21, 20239 min read
Dealing with pressure and stress—how to stay calm and in control, even in the face of chaos.
In the dynamic and often high-pressure world of leadership, managing stress and maintaining calm is not just a skill. It's a necessity....
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Nov 13, 20235 min read
Developing Your Unique Leadership Style: Through SWOT Analysis
Hi, I’m Barbara May. My journey has taken me from being a national-level gymnast and award-winning coach to a stand-up comedian,...
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Nov 10, 20233 min read
Overcoming Public Speaking Fears: Barbara May's 'Pause, Breathe, Think, Then Speak' Approach
Hello, I'm Barbara May. Drawing from my diverse experiences as a gymnast, coach, comedian and facilitator of over 1000 training sessions,...
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Oct 20, 202010 min read
... And I Love My New Office
I had a great conversation with my friend Dune Nguyen on his Facebook Live show called Conversations with Dune & Friends. We covered a...
barbaramay1
Aug 26, 20196 min read
Make it a Plan to Visit Mazatlan
Brenster's Beach Bash in Mazatlan, Mexico recently celebrated 10 years and 50,000 customers with a new theme song I Live For Tuesdays.
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Mar 13, 20194 min read
Barbara May - Speaker Demo Reel
Barbara May - Speaker Demo Reel
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Jan 14, 20197 min read
Bill Borgwardt shares his secrets for capturing today's top country music artists on stage
Stumbling Blocks with Host Barbara May Bill Borgwardt combines his love of photography and passion for country music to capture today's...
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May 15, 20181 min read
Wayne Lee shows you how to flip your focus and set your GPS for Success
Stumbling Blocks with Host Barbara May. Wayne Lee is an award-winning entertainer, international keynote speaker and peak-performance...
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Nov 27, 201710 min read
Creating a culture that cares
I remember reading stories in the Edmonton Journal about patients being stuck in Emergency for days and people being mistreated by the...
barbaramay1
Jan 13, 20172 min read
Former Toastmaster Portrait of Success
As the founder and owner of Stumbling Blocks Team Building Seminars, former Toastmaster Barbara May has a lot of experience and...
barbaramay1
Dec 15, 20162 min read
Judy Carter and my fall from grace
It was -20 outside when I met Judy Carter at the 2016 CAPS convention in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I was a huge fan. Her first two...
barbaramay1
Aug 22, 20162 min read
Creating Champions
Saying Goodbye to Racquetball Hey Everyone, You’ve probably heard by now that I’m leaving racquetball. After 8 1/2 years as Executive...
barbaramay1
Jan 8, 20162 min read
Stumbling blocks at work
Workplaces are full of potential stumbling blocks: difficult people, awkward situations, conflict with co-workers and even staying in a...
barbaramay1
Apr 23, 20144 min read
Life Lessons from the Balance Beam
It's been a few years since I've fallen off a balance beam. But the lessons I've learned have been invaluable. Here are a few of my...
barbaramay1
Oct 22, 20131 min read
Grande Prairie women gathered for luncheon today as part of Small Business Week
Moving on and learning from your mistakes was the main message heard at the women in business luncheon this afternoon. The event was put...
barbaramay1
Oct 22, 20133 min read
Coping with Business Hurdles
Speaker Barbara May provides some interesting insight in overcoming workplace obstacles during her presentation at the Elks Lodge on...
barbaramay1
Jun 18, 20122 min read
Microphone Techniques: 7 Mistakes Speakers Make and How to Avoid Them
If you're thinking about using a microphone for your next presentation, but don't know where to start, here are seven mistakes speakers...
barbaramay1
Feb 7, 20044 min read
Time is Running Out
Life begins when the alarm clock says so. It's another day of monotony, another day of chores, another day of work, work, work and don't...
barbaramay1
Aug 31, 20023 min read
Woman hopes for a laugh a minute, for 28 straight hours
A St. Albert woman is preparing to joke her way into the World Guinness Book of Records. Barbara May has spent a lifetime knowing how to...
barbaramay1
Sep 22, 19973 min read
Talk coach kills jitters
Business folk trust May to make them make sense She's got more - a lot more - than just the gift of gab. ​ Barbara May, of Barbara May...
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