Barbara Burke

Barbara Burke has spent the last 30 years as a customer service consultant, trainer and speaker. Her first workplace fable, The Napkin, The Melon & the Monkey:How To Be Happy and Successful By Simply Changing Your Mind is loved by readers throughout the world (translated into 7 languages);a popular choice for book clubs. www.NapkinMelonMonkey.com

The long-awaited sequel, The Monkey, the Moon & Maybe: How to Embrace Change & Live Fearlessly was released September 1, 2014 www.MonkeyMoonMaybe.com

Barbara Burke's workplace fables offer readers age-old wisdom and simple tools for being happy and successful. Now comes an insightful tale of inspiration and guidance for handling one of life's most daunting challenges - constant change.

Have you been blindsided by a life-changing event? That's what happens to Olivia, a supervisor whose perfect life and prospects for a bright future are shattered when the CEO of her company announces a major merger. Not knowing if she will lose the best job she ever had puts Olivia into an emotional tailspin. When her exasperated husband demands she get a grip and her team of frightened service reps turn against her, she asks her mentor, Isabel, for advice. The lessons Olivia learns about resiliency and the 12 Aha!s she discovers on her transformational journey provide the road map she needs to live with uncertainty at work and in life.

* Learn how to be more resilient - the key to living a happy life.

* Learn to use mindfulness to reduce stress and improve outcomes.

* Learn to handle your next life-changing event with grace and ease.

* Learn to struggle less, love more, and live a more joyful, satisfying life.

"Here in this small book of tales you will find jewels and whimsy; celebration and drama; insight and joy. And by simply listening to a story well told by a storyteller well seasoned, you may discover the wisdom at the very heart of our modern day workplace." -- Michael Carroll, author of Awake at Work.

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When Barbara isn't glued to her computer or traveling for business she spends time gardening, volunteering, and enjoying life in Northfield, Minnesota, a small river town with the motto "Cows, Colleges & Contentment."

Barbara's acclaimed Intentional Coaching™ workshops train leaders in mindfulness practices to improve performance. For more information about her consulting services or to schedule a speaking engagement visit: www.BarbaraBurke.com

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