Barbara Gustavson is a Brain-Based Leadership & Wellness Educator, author, and speaker. She helps leaders and supporters reconnect with their clarity, energy, and purpose through brain-based strategies and psychology-informed tools.

Blending insights from neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, Barbara teaches practical ways to regroup, prevent burnout, and lead with more calm and resilience. She’s the creator of the REGROUP framework and author of Permission to Be Bold.

Her passion for brain health is deeply personal. After losing her birth family to brain health struggles and disease - Barbara became committed to guiding others to improving their brain health so they can live, lead and impact more fully.

Credentials & Experience:
– B.S. in Business Management
– Enrolled in Master’s in Psychology Program  (Graduation date expected December 2026).
– Certified Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)
– ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Certified Presenter
– Trauma-informed training through  Community Resilience Initiative
– Author of Permission to Be Bold

Vision
Barbara envisions a thriving community of supporters and visionaries who step into their purpose, collaborate with intention, and scale their impact for good.

Mission
To guide those called to serve—to uncover their truest strengths, live boldly into their purpose, and find peace in who they are.

Core Values
Collaboration – We’re stronger together.
Connection – Relationships are the heartbeat of impact.
Restoration – Healing and growth go hand in hand.