Dr Barbara’s Background

Barbara is a medical doctor, public speaker, author, coach and thought leader in mental wellbeing and performance, the “how to do it ” of creating human-centred organisations.

“Performance” relates to:

how the individual manages their energy (I),
how they come across to and work with others (We),
how personal and company values align (Together)
what results they achieve (In the World).

Dr. B communicates powerful and important ideas about human wellbeing in the workplace in clear and pragmatic ways that have sustainable impact in action. She draws on her professional background in psychiatry, public health medicine, personal development, coaching, and as a professional actor, to develop tailor-made science-based programmes that put people at the heart of business success.

It Hurts

February 9, 2019

As a seven year old, I had a dream. I imagined that it was possible to heal people by touching them with my magic finger. Later, as a doctor, then acupuncturist , educator, mindfulness coach and course leader that dream is still my passion. It hurts me to know that mental illness is still stigmatised, hidden ...

Eight Steps to Mental Wellbeing at Work

June 25, 2018

A growing number of powerful reports from highly reputable organisations have repeatedly spelled out the costs to people, business and nation of mental ill health. Excellent research has outlined the main factors that impact people’s mental health at work, what causes stress, leads to burnout and increases the risk of illness. In recent years courses ...