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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barbaramay1
- Nov 13, 2023
- 5 min
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,...
barbaramay1
- Nov 10, 2023
- 3 min
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,...
barbaramay1
- Oct 20, 2020
- 10 min
... 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, 2019
- 6 min
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.
barbaramay1
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
Barbara May - Speaker Demo Reel
Barbara May - Speaker Demo Reel
barbaramay1
- Jan 14, 2019
- 7 min
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...
barbaramay1
- May 15, 2018
- 1 min
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...
barbaramay1
- Nov 27, 2017
- 10 min
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, 2017
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 2 min
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, 2014
- 4 min
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, 2013
- 1 min
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, 2013
- 3 min
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, 2012
- 2 min
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, 2004
- 4 min
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, 2002
- 3 min
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, 1997
- 3 min
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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