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About Kathleen Barton
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Expertise
Do you sometimes question where your life is headed? I work with people to help them define their purpose and direction in life. I can help you gain insights into your values and priorities, your passions, your interests, talents, and future contributions. I can provide direction on writing your personal mission statement. A personal mission statement is a powerful document that expresses your personal sense of purpose and meaning in life. It acts as a motivating force, and will help you lead a more meaningful life.

Experience
As a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, and coach I specialize in purpose/passion, maximizing potential, career success, and work/life balance. As a career and life coach, I help my clients: clarify their purpose, values, and goals; attain their goals more quickly; clarify career direction; maintain better life balance; and ultimately achieve their full potential. I am also the author of Connecting with Success book, Finding Your Purpose and Passion in Life workbook, and The Balancing Act: Managing Work & Life audio/workbook.

Organizations
I belong to several professional organizations including American Society for Training & Development, National Speakers Association, and Sacramento Coaches Association.

Publications
I have written articles that have appeared in numerous publications, including The Executive and Prosper Magazine, among others.

Education/Credentials
I earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Business from California State Universities. As a certified Success Coach, I received my training at the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching.

Past/Present clients
My key clients include Hewlett-Packard Company, M&M/Mars, Nationwide Insurance, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, among others.

   

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lifestyle3/26/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: Why is it hard to change our lifestyle even when we no what we do causes damage to our physical ...
  A: Knowing is not enough. What motivates people to change is the power of pain and pleasure. Too much ...
quiz3/25/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: Mohamed, I was looking online for those career selector quizzes. The ones where they ask you ...
  A: I'm not familiar with sites of that kind. However, I recommend that you identify your passions and ...
Finding my purpose3/9/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I am 41 yrs old and I still have not found what my purpose is. I have had a lot of medical problems ...
  A: The answers will come when you open your heart and listen to your passion and dreams. You need to ...
boredom2/13/2007Ank
  Q: I got your reply and I emailed you straight away. I'll post them here. I was born on October 6, ...
  A: Come on Steven, be fair. I had to ask you again if you wanted me to answer the question as you did ...
boredom 22/9/2007Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I don't wish to sound ungrateful but at the same time I do want to show you a different perspective ...
  A: We appreciate your seeking, Steven, and your concern for our perspective. We agree with ...
Feeling lost2/3/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: My name is Brandon and I feel lost in life. Currently I am completing my associates degree in ...
  A: I understand how you feel. You want to live your own life, and not be controlled by your parents. ...
Finding purpose in the Military?1/31/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I am currently a 2nd year student in college and I've been thinking about joining the military for a ...
  A: Jason, Thank you for your question. In addition to collecting facts and asking others who have ...
Finding Purpose in the Military?1/31/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am currently a 2nd year student in college and I've been thinking about joining the military for a ...
  A: I see you have an interest in the military and are considering joining the Marines. You ask, "How ...
college1/22/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: what is the purpose of college
  A: Elena, we give meaning and purpose to things. So, let me ask you, in your opinion, what is the ...
don't know where to go from here1/22/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am 50 years old, divorced for 7 years, have raised to wonderful boys. I have a BS in Kinesiology, ...
  A: Kim, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I was out of town on a business trip last ...
whats ma career1/6/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: im 17 this year...i stay in south east asia, Singapore..in singapore i find it hard to cope with the ...
  A: Raaj, At your age it's difficult to determine which direction to go, especially when your parents ...
Life Feels So Meaningless1/3/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I'm 20 and I'm trying to find my purpose in life. I know I may not know what it is today but I want ...
  A: Onya, I can understand your struggle. You're not alone. Many young people are searching for their ...
I don't kow what to do!!!1/2/2007Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I am 20 yrs old and my boyfriend is 29. I have very strong feelings for him and he says he feels ...
  A: I feel for you. I remember how strong those feelings for love and meaning can be. It's neat to ...
lost interest in career?12/12/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: i wrote you such a wonderful message and then the next thing my screen froze and i had to restart! i ...
  A: You are so right! Our spiritual growth is more important than any earthly pursuit. Col.3:1-3 When ...
lost interest in career?12/11/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: The thing is i've never had difficulty studying but only experience it in college! if God did not ...
  A: I'm glad you wrote back. I'm not sure about what you mean--if you take the job (for which you ...
HELP ME!12/7/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: Look, Im a wreck, I have no idea how to live life. Literally. I am 26, unwed, no kids, I live with ...
  A: I Know what you mean when considering the generic "pray and follow God's will." I look at it ...
out there11/14/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am a minister and my zeal for everything that I once felt passionate about has just got up and ...
  A: I understand that you're questioning your direction now that your zeal and passion has dissipated. ...
unsure11/6/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I look around and i see everyone i know their growing and doing stuff with their life. since I was ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling unsure of yourself. It sounds like you're lacking in ...
Have a Big Problem11/3/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I've worked in the auto repair field for 38 years. Now I hate it and feel trapped. I want to get ...
  A: You are not alone. Unfortunately, the majority of workers today are unhappy in their jobs. I'm ...
My Future10/31/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I'm currently a college student and am having major issues with deciding a major. My interests are ...
  A: I can see that it's hard for you to choose a major when you have so many interests. When choosing a ...
Please I need some Career Advice...10/5/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am a freshman with Psychology as my declared major. Even though I'm just a freshman, I am already ...
  A: Victoria, It sounds like you could go in a few different career directions, since you enjoy ...
My God Career10/3/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I am 23 years old, and I have a successful daytime career which keeps me busy for 40 hours a week. ...
  A: Good question. I'm just now reading a book that may change the way folks think about the institution ...
Choosing a career path10/3/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: Barton, I am a senior at one of Chicago's private colleges majoring in marketing with concentration ...
  A: Jurgita, Thank you for your question. I understand you want to zero in on a career that would make ...
Unsure where to go9/30/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I'm 25 years old. I've been involved in theatre for 12 years now. I'm currently living in Las Vegas ...
  A: Jack, I can understand your dilemma. Sometimes we make compromises because we don't want to ...
praying for direction- would love your advice9/26/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: Today I was feeling discouraged again looking for at palmbeachpost.com for a job that might spark ...
  A: Like you, I don't look forward to times I have to teach children, even though I know it is a most ...
finding what i want!9/25/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: how do i find out what i want and not what my family wants for me? how do i make the right decisions ...
  A: Kathryn, I can understand your desire to make your own decisions regarding your future. Sometimes ...
No direction in life9/24/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am mid-30 female, but still single. I've spent more than 10 years to struggle with my job and now ...
  A: Clara, It sounds like you're lacking purpose and direction in your life. I understand that you ...
I just don't know9/21/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I am currently in the first half of my sophmore year in college. However I am seriously doubting ...
  A: I do believe college is overrated, especially for a non-specific goal. Please don't go any further ...
My purpose in life?9/5/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am having a hard time on deciding what I want to do in life. I am 20 years old and have no true ...
  A: Skye, Thank you for your question. It can be very confusing when you don't know what to do with ...
What else could I do?8/30/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: Greetings! I have been in advertising for the last 15 years. I am a creative director now having ...
  A: I can understand your dilemma. You no longer enjoy your job and find it very stressful, but at the ...
direction in life8/23/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I'm currently a sophmore in high school, and i know that it sounds like its a bit early for me to ...
  A: Marina, I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling overwhelmed. You're too young to feel so pressured ...
Career Advice8/10/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I have a BA in Psychology and am certified to teach Elementary and Special Education. I have just ...
  A: I can see your dilemma. You've been offered a great job, but it doesn't feel right. As I read what ...
Career8/5/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: The thing is that I want to start a bach. degree in electronics but, the thing is I love science ...
  A: An, It sounds like you love electronics and technology. I suggest you pursue your interest. Don't ...
no direction7/17/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: .... I'll be turning 40 next month and feel that i still have absolutely no direction in my life. ...
  A: Ray, It sounds like you're lacking purpose, meaning and direction in your life. I'm guessing that ...
Purpose7/5/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I’m in my early twenties who just gradated with Bachelor’s degree last December and an Associates ...
  A: Just by voicing your thoughts about getting a focus on your own particular purpose in life, should ...
purpose in life7/1/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am a 50 year old male. i am one of the original "been there, dont that" guys. i been there... i ...
  A: It sounds like you've experienced and accomplished a lot in your life. But now you need to find ...
don't find any6/30/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I don't think i m suffering from depression because it is very serious health condition,but this is ...
  A: Sheetal, I apologize for not responding sooner. I've been out of the office for the past several ...
No Direction.....6/13/2006Kathleen Barton
  Q: I have no money for things like life coaches and such. I've found that the personality tests you ...
  A: Amanda, I can recommend a career assessment that may be helpful (and is inexpensive). The Career ...
What Do I Do?6/13/2006Ank
  Q: I have no money for things like life coaches and such. I've found that the personality tests you ...
  A: I sent you a reply but you didn't come back to me. If you still want me to answer your question ...
Believer6/8/2006Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I know that God loves me. The question is How can i know that i love God and that i am willing to ...
  A: You've got a good question. It is hard to really, honestly know yourself. God calls for faith ...

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