Hyping Humans at Every StAGE

High-impact keynotes and special sessions on age, experience, and the future of work, designed to help people and organizations stop underusing their strongest advantage.

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You have the need to light the room

Barbara Brooks is Here to Ignite the Spark

Your audience is smart, stretched thin, and has sat through more conferences than they can shake a stick at (as her southern mom would say).

You need someone who meets your people where they are today and pulls them in fast.

Barbara’s job is to bring relevance, enthusiasm for living agefully, and real-world info that gets them engaged from the jump and has them talking about it long after they leave the room.

Barbara's Popular Age-Friendly Topics

Power of 4: How BoomingGenXMillennialZ People Can Work Better Together

How multi-gen teams innovate, collaborate, and boost the bottom line.

Barbara’s lively session bridges the generational gap and outdated stereotypes, building connections and boosting team collaboration. Packed with real-world tools, data, and honest insights, this keynote shows how age diversity isn’t a challenge; it’s the power source driving innovation and business performance.

The $15 Trillion Opportunity: Marketing to Women Over 40

Why women 40 and over are the economic force companies cannot afford to overlook.

A sharp, research-backed session revealing why women 40+ are the economic engine driving the next decade of growth. From spending power to cultural influence, I’ll show you how to reach, respect, and win with this powerhouse demo to unlock measurable opportunity.

Return on Experience: Turning Age & Experience into Strategic Assets

Why age is the edge companies need today — turning experience into impact.

This energy-filled keynote helps people see experience as their greatest career currency, blending personal branding, confidence, and collaboration into one powerful advantage.

Personal Branding for Career Growth & Opportunity

What people need to know to stay competitive, visible, and valued at every career stage

A no-fluff session that shows women how to turn their expertise and experience into career currency. I’ll share real-world branding tools, confidence-building strategies, and insider tips to help women [and people] raise their visibility, own their story, and position themselves for opportunities.

The Future Is Now. Humans 40+ Are the Blueprint.

How women are reshaping work, leadership, and what comes next.

A stats-driven, bold look at how middlescent people are fueling innovation, driving business growth, and reshaping what the workplace and culture today.

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She’s Trusted By

What if your next event speaker wasn’t just memorable.

What if they moved people?

She’s Not Your Average Speaker

When you need someone who cuts through the noise, you need more than a presenter. You need a force.

With dynamic storytelling, real-world experience, humor and a presence people say is unforgettable, Barbara delivers content your audience connects with from the start..

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Why Barbara is Your Speaker

Entertaining

High-energy, humorous delivery that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

Actionable

Clear frameworks, language, and tools people can use immediately.

Relatable

Lived experience that resonates across age, role, and industry.

Impactful

Conversations that shift perspective and drive real momentum.

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Infectious. Enthusiastic. Funny. Relatable. Personable. Actionable. Smart. Insightful. Must-have

  • gayle pottle in black top with blonde hair

    "Barbara is dynamic. She left our audience uplifted and we were thrilled to have her open our summit."

    Gayle Pottle, MS, CFRE, President, AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Foundation

  • quinn slaughter

    “She has a gift of teaching others how to blend personal needs with business needs.”

    Quinn Slaughter, Senior People Strategy, Western Union

  • katie johnson, hyatt

    “I highly recommend her. She's truly a powerful speaker and motivator.”

    Katie Johnson, Vice President Global Branding at Hyatt

  • ann robinson, vail valley partnership holding a sign

    “Wow! Did she deliver. Her keynote was eye-opening, data-driven and fun! 5 out of 5 stars."

    Ann Robinson, Vail Valley Partnership

  • sean choi

    "Barbara gave an informative keynote. I recommend her to those navigating generational dynamics in the workplace."

    Sean Choi, Senior Vice President, HR at FirstBank

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From your first conversation to the standing ovation, Barbara works closely with you to ensure your event is unforgettable.