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Reflection: Why Do I Say “Surviving Service Members”?

We often use the word survivor when someone has experienced something that changed the course of their life. So why do we sometimes talk about surviving service members? Because military…

Barb September 27, 2026

DailyTask

Daily Self-Care Checklist: Build a Routine That Works for You

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the most useful place to begin is simply identifying the practices that help you take care of yourself—and then creating a way to…

Barb September 26, 2026

After-Service Transition

The Quiet Power of Consistency

We often celebrate transformation because we can see the result. The promotion.The degree.The business launch.The completed project.The new chapter. But we rarely celebrate what made those moments possible: consistency. Consistency…

Barb September 26, 2026

After-Service Transition Coaching Mentoring

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

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…

Barb September 24, 2026

After-Service Transition

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

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,…

Barb September 20, 2026

Leadership

Developing the Leader Within You

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…

Barb September 17, 2026

Templates

Why do you need a business plan?

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,…

Barb September 17, 2026

Templates

Why Choose Microlearning? ‘

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…

Barb September 17, 2026

Templates

Micro-Exercises to Help Entrepreneurs Come Up With Better Ideas

Entrepreneurship starts with an idea. But having an idea is only the beginning. The challenge is figuring out what to do with it. Should you turn it into a product?…

Barb September 17, 2026

After-Service Transition

Building Psychological Safety at Home

A Veteran Reflection For many Veterans, home is supposed to be where the mission ends.But sometimes, the body doesn't get the message.You may have spent years learning to stay alert,…

Barb September 17, 2026