Discover Next Step

Lead with a Healthy Brain.

Live with a Full Heart.

Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to live on purpose.

Ready for a different way?

Have you spent your life showing up for others - and are now ready to show up for yourself?

Are you driven to make an impact, but tired of it coming at the cost of your well-being?

Open to taking bold steps, but feel overwhelmed?

If so...we can help.

At Discover Next Step, we believe brain health is the foundation for clear thinking, wise leadership, and resilience under pressure.

Our tools and trainings support community leaders, caregivers, and health professionals who want to:
– Regroup to stay energized and prevent burnout
– Stay sharp and steady in high-demand roles
– Grow with intention before problems arise

Whether you're rebuilding or simply strengthening what’s already working, we offer practical, science-backed strategies to help you lead with purpose and live with clarity.

Let's find your next step - together.

Taking bold steps allows you to break free and live a life driven by purpose and love.

Boldness isn’t always giant leaps, it’s also small, intentional steps that guide you to your true calling with the people you lead and support.

Assessments

Get clarity on your strengths, growth opportunities, brain wiring, and what sets you apart.

Through personalized brain health, communication, and leadership assessments, together we’ll uncover what’s working, what’s causing resistance, and where to realign. The result? A customized, brain-smart plan you and your team can actually implement in real life—not just on paper. *

Coaching/Consulting

For mission-driven leaders ready to move from overwhelm to clarity.

We’ll co-create brain-wise strategies that help you follow through on what matters most—without burning out in the process. This is about sustainable progress, grounded decisions, and leadership that honors both your vision and your well-being. *

Speaking

Keynotes, workshops and media interviews on the following topics:

• Leading from Strength, Not Strain: Where Work & Wellness Align
• Brain Health vs. Mental Health: A New Lens for Navigating Stress
• Update Your Thinking: A Neuro-based Approach to Change
• Ongoing Resilience: Stay Regulated, Focused, and Calm Under Pressure
• Boldness Doesn’t Have to Be Loud: Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Impact

* In addition to one-on-one or group sessions, VIP retreats offer a deeper level of growth for you and your team. Each retreat is tailored to your goals and can be delivered in person or virtually.

The Flywheel To Your Clarity

Boldness without clarity burns you out. Let’s fix that.

DISCOVER HOW IT WORKS

Download your FREE
"11 Brain-Smart Ways to Regroup"
—simple, practical resets to help you feel clear and recharged.

"Barbara is an exceptional coach! Her compassionate curiosity and focused questions allowed me the space to process big decisions. Her ability to probe and guide me as I took risks and made changes was like walking with a trusted friend. I am forever grateful!"

– Carey Sims, Created Space

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