Barbara Bartlein Speaker Biography
Known as “The People Pro,” Healthcare Motivational Speaker and Workplace Culture Expert
Barbara is a healthcare motivational speaker and workplace culture expert. For over 30 years, her presentations and seminars have helped professionals, teams and leaders build high performing workplaces. A clinical psychotherapist and former VP of St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, she understands people and organizations.
The People Pro Keynote Speaker
Barbara’s high energy keynotes and seminars improve teamwork and increase productivity. Barbara is a high content speaker who educates, entertains and motivates professionals to improve workplace performance.
Education
Barbara attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison earning a degree in Philosophy and graduated from Beth-El School of Nursing in Colorado Springs. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has had a private practice for over 25 years.
Healthcare Company
A co-owner of the managed healthcare company, Barbara helped build the organization from two employees to a multi-million dollar company. As VP of St. Mary’s Hospital, she oversaw 5 corporations and the operation of a psychiatric hospital.
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Barbara is the past president of the National Speakers Association-WI chapter. She has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned honor given by the National Speakers Association. Held by fewer than 10% of the speakers in the world, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of professional platform skill.
Books
The best selling author of three books, she is also a contributor to four Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Her newest work, Energy Suckers – How to Deal With Bullies in the Workplace, is being used by companies and teams to improve organizational culture.
Media
Barbara has been featured nationally on CNN, NBC, Bill O’Reilly, FOX TV and USA Today. Her client list includes top Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual, Discover Card, Aurora Healthcare and Miller Brewing.
Barbara lives in Milwaukee, WI with her husband, Charlie, and cat Wall-E.
Barbara Bartlein Speaking Topics
The Magic of Making a Difference
Designed for helping professionals, this entertaining and inspirational presentation motivates with laughter. Successful, happy people are those focused on giving to others and following their personal passion. In this keynote, you learn: • To identify the three factors for happiness • The importance of doing the right thing • How to avoid the expectation machine • The value of small kindnesses in making a difference
Care for the Caregiver
The past few years have presented caregivers with incredible challenges, both professionally and personally. The Covid pandemic, staffing issues, school closings, and financial uncertainty have produced enormous stress for caregivers. This entertaining and informative program offers the break that caregivers need. Participants will learn: • The symptoms of burnout • Strategies to deal with caregiver stress • How to use humor for coping • How to utilize “mindfulness” to reframe your thinking • The benefits of “centering down”
Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout that manifests itself as physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion. It has been referred to as the “cost of caring” for healthcare practitioners and others who work in helping professions. The comprehensive and entertaining program presents the latest research on the biology of compassion, understanding fatigue and how to prevent it. In this program, you learn: • The new research into the biology of compassion • How to construct systems to create more time • The concept of psychic numbing • Symptoms of compassion fatigue • How to prevent fatigue and burnout
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
A provocative and informative presentation of the major ethical issues in healthcare today. Participants learn: • The top five ethical issues in healthcare • Impacts on utilization and costs • The human costs of poor decisions • How CVS pharmacies are changing the way we access healthcare
Energy Suckers-How to Deal With Bullies in the Workplace
Bullying is an epidemic in the workplace and appears to be increasing. In recent surveys, it is reported that over 35% of workers have experienced bullying firsthand. Make your workplace bully free with this comprehensive training program. Participants learn: • The high cost of bullying to American business • Common bullying behavior • How the bully chooses targets • What you can do if you are being bullied • How to make your organization bully free
Barbara Bartlein Books
Energy Suckers-How To Deal With Bullies in the Workplace
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Barbara Bartlein Speaker Testimonials
Feel good energetic speaker. I couldn't wait to get back to the office to speak with my management on what ideas and suggestions that Barb brought up that we could initiate immediately.
- Debbie Henshaw, Wuesthoff Corporation |
Barb has the unique ability of incorporating the humor of everyday life into lessons on how to survive the stress that goes along with it.
- Mary Cruciani Affinity Health System |
Barbara brings fun & enjoyment to difficult topics. Stories and ideas that make us think--wonderful speaker with great value to all.
- Christy Freeland Riverstone Residential Group |
Barb immediately captured my attention and kept it! She presents information in a manner than you can use in day-to-day leadership.
- Stuart Downs, VP of Nursing Services Rockdale Medical Center |
