About 81 million baby boomers are or will soon be struggling with midlife changes in this country. Midlife is a critical period when a need to redevine life occurs.l "Now what do I do with my life?" and "Who am I?" are quesitons that surface during midlife transition. Creating second careers, finding purpose in life or exploring new life options are opportunities to create a meaningful midlife transformation. "It's Your Turn" documents Dr. Collins's midlife transformation, and how she created innovative activities to find her true self. These activities are practical and exciting techniques that awaken a sense of adenture while discovering one's self.

It's Your Turn:Find Your Authentic Self and Go Fetch It

Dr. Barbara Collins

Politics & Social Sciences

Positive Trends, Inc.

Dr. Barbara Collins, is an educatgor, organizational development consultant, professional speaker, executive coach, professor, keynote speaker and author. She began her career as an educator.organizational development consultant and author. She received her doctorate in Group and Organizational Behavior at Temole University, in Philadelphia, PA, . She is currently an adjunct instructor at Rosemont College in Pennsylvania and teaches Fundamentals of Leadership, in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. During her 20 plus years in business she created her own consulting company, Positive Trends, Inc., which specializes in helping organizations develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance work productivity and achieve organizational goals. She helped numerous clients mazimize people differences to manage change in a changing enviornment. Dr. Collins clients include Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia School District, Penske Truck Leasing and Vertex Corporation. While working in education and business, Barbara began her journey of self-discovery. Today, Barbara's life transformed from what she had to do to into doing what she loves and what feels authentic. Her inner search during the past 20 years has taken her on a wonderful journey while working in education and business, Barbara's journey to self discovery is described in her first book "It's Your Turn: Find Your Authentic Self and Go Fetch It and continues in the sequel "Power in Midlife and Beyond". Today, Barbara's life has transformed from what she had to do into doing what she loves and what feels authentic.Her inner search during the past 20 years has taken her on a wonderful and exciting journey of self-discovery that finds her a TV and print commercial actor, associate professor, professional keynote speaker and executive life coach. Today, she dedicates her work to helping women find their authentic selves. Barbara realized many years ago that finding our Divine purpose takes work and proactive planning; it doesn't just happen or fall into our laps. Professional Speaking and Consulting Focus Premise <ul>
<li>Work life balance is enhanced when women discover natural strengths.</li> <li>Productivity increases when women work and lead with authenticity.</li> <li>Women over 50 experience power when they know who they are, what they want and where they are going.</li> </ul>
Detailed information - www.drbarbaracollins.com. Blog "Authentic After 50" www.drbarbaracollins.com/blog

Power in Midlife and Beyond: 14 Ways to Create an Authentic Life

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Collins, Barbara

Aging

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