BARBARA GUSTAVSON

AUTHOR, EXECUTIVE COACH, AND BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

“A lot of people want to make their life count, but they don't know how. Barbara offers a practical guide to help you make the difference that only you can make.”

- Gloria J. Burgess, Author, Flawless and Pass It On!

Barbara has shared the stage with New York Times Best-Selling author John C. Maxwell. She partners with Dr. Danial Amen, M.D., and is head facilitator and an instructor for Dr. Amen's Elite Brain Health Certification Courses at Amen University. Founder of Discover Next Step, her strengths-based approach, combined with her work with healthcare professionals and community leaders, focuses on improving well-being and preventing burnout. Barbara holds a BS in Business Management, is pursuing a Master’s in Psychology at Arizona
State University, and has earned her Health Coaching certificate from the Institute for
Integrative Nutrition. She is also an author and an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Certified Presenter, and Trauma-Informed trained through Community Resilience Initiative.

Talking Points:

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