I help you solve a specific communication or business problem.

  • Per meeting
  • Per hour
  • Per skill
  • Strategic recommendations
  • Review/assessment
  • Templates and resources as appropriate

I help you develop a specific skill through guided practice.

Under 8 weeks / one skill

Includes:

  • Intake
  • Face-to-face sessions — Zoom or in person
  • Selected literature
  • Templates
  • Resources
  • Exercises
  • Practice
  • Feedback
  • Accountability
  • Skill-development goals
  • Progress evaluation

    Coaching is a collaborative process. Your progress depends on your participation, practice, and demonstrated effort.

I help you develop over time by sharing experience, perspective, guidance, and professional insight.

8 weeks to multiple years

This becomes your longer-term relationship.

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Why People Remember Stories: The Power of Storytelling in Professional Communication

Why People Remember Stories: The Power of Storytelling in Professional Communication

Barb – September 24, 2026
Why People Remember Stories One of the communication techniques I have intentionally used throughout my professional career is storytelling. Not because I believe I have the most interesting story in the room, but because I have learned that stories create opportunities for people to connect with one another. As a veteran and a Veterans Service Representative, I have had the opportunity to interact with veterans from very different backgrounds and with colleagues who have their own experiences, perspectives, and professional goals. Those interactions have taught me something important: People are more likely to remember a meaningful connection than a perfect...
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From Guard/Reserve Service to Veteran Status: Understanding the Transition

From Guard/Reserve Service to Veteran Status: Understanding the Transition

Barb – September 20, 2026
Transitioning from Guard or Reserve service into veteran status can feel different from what many people expect. For some, there is a clear moment when active service ends. For others, the transition can happen gradually. You may still be working a civilian job, caring for your family, building a career, or figuring out what comes next while simultaneously learning what your military service means in this new chapter of your life. You may find yourself asking: “Am I really a veteran?” “What benefits am I eligible for?” “Does my service count?” “What do I do now?” These questions are not...
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Developing the Leader Within You

Developing the Leader Within You

Barb – September 17, 2026
Developing the Leader Within You A Quick Leadership Review Leadership development begins from the inside out. In Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, John C. Maxwell presents leadership as something that can be learned and developed—not simply something connected to a title or position. A central idea is that leadership is influence, and influence grows through relationships, character, consistency, and intentional personal growth. As you watch the video lecture, consider these questions: 1. How am I leading myself?Before influencing others, examine your own habits, choices, attitude, priorities, and discipline. 2. What kind of influence am I creating?Leadership is not only...
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Why do you need a business plan?

Why do you need a business plan?

Barb – September 17, 2026
Because hope is not a strategy. And you don’t need to be a business expert to start planning. The iAmJustBarb Business Plan Template gives aspiring entrepreneurs, small-business owners, coaches, consultants, freelancers, and creatives a framework for organizing the key pieces of their business. Inside the template, you’ll work through: Executive Summary — What is your business and what are you building? Business Description — Your purpose, vision, mission, and business concept. Market Analysis — Who are you serving, and what does your market look like? Competitive Analysis — Who else is serving your audience, and how will you differentiate? Products...
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Why Choose Microlearning? ‘

Why Choose Microlearning? ‘

Barb – September 17, 2026
Entrepreneurship can feel like a never-ending list of things you need to learn. Marketing. Business planning. Content creation. Finances. Leadership. Sales. Personal branding. The list keeps growing. And sometimes, the amount of information available can become overwhelming. You don’t necessarily need to learn everything at once. You need to learn what you need, when you need it. That’s where microlearning can make a difference. Small Lessons Can Create Big Movement Microlearning breaks a larger subject into smaller, focused learning experiences. Instead of sitting down for hours trying to understand an entire business strategy, you might spend 10 or 15 minutes...
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