Barbara Stone

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Leadership Development Coach | Best-Selling Author | TEDx Speaker

For years, I moved through life checking boxes. Good grades. Good career. Good reputation. I was doing all the “right” things, yet something deep inside me kept whispering, “This isn’t the whole story.” I was surviving, not thriving. I was performing, not living. And the mask I wore was so convincing that even I almost believed it. Then one day, the mask cracked. And what I found underneath wasn’t weakness or failure. It was my purpose, waiting patiently for me to finally pay attention.

Today, I work with individuals who are always trying to look good to get it right, which is causing performance anxiety in their lives. It’s costing them their relationships, health, stress, balance, creativity, and authenticity.  I have over 20 years of experience as a proven team leader, builder, and catalyst for organizing, defining, and achieving personal and professional objectives.

I believe that true success comes from aligning with your authentic self and living a life that reflects your deepest values. As your coach, I’ll guide you on a journey of self-discovery, where you’ll find the confidence and clarity to pursue the life you’ve always dreamt of.

VBB 367  Barb Stone: How Little Deaths Can Inspire A Fulfilling Life!
March 1, 2026

VBB 367 Barb Stone: How Little Deaths Can Inspire A Fulfilling Life!

TEDx speaker Barb Stone explores the journey of shedding perfectionism, embracing identity shifts, and reclaiming “Bitch” as your core source of strength as a woman.

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VBB 349 Barbara Stone: Why Being Perfect is Overrated!
Oct. 13, 2025

VBB 349 Barbara Stone: Why Being Perfect is Overrated!

Barbara Stone spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder, and on the brink of becoming a President in her industry, she realized that she was living someone else’s definition of success. Today, Barb is an acclaimed TEDx speaker, leadership coach, and author helping others define their own versio…

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