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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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being naturally supernatural2/3/2008Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: please forgive the lengthy question. i want to relax and just be myself as i go through my day. but ...
  A: I am convicted that I find myself coming up short compared to unsaved neighbors who help others so ...
help2/3/2008Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I am so desperate because: *I worked 25 years as a fire fighter and then got retired. *While working ...
  A: What do you love to do the most? Forget -for a moment- about your past jobs and certifications. ...
need help1/28/2008Latarsha Lytle, MBA
  Q: thats not really a goal or something i want to do forever im a handsome man married with two pretty ...
  A: =============================================================== Great to hear that you're turning ...
My idea about a perfect life1/27/2008J. Kyle Howard
  Q: I have so many people to love. So many people loving me. They dont interfere in things I dont want ...
  A: Rahul, What a wonderful vision you have. To some this may seem like a place and time in this world ...
I feel trapped1/12/2008J. Kyle Howard
  Q: I'm 21 and haven't worked in several years. I have had two jobs in my life that I didn't keep for ...
  A: Melissa, I would first like to address the initial point of transformation mentioned above. I would ...
i m really confused...help me out..1/7/2008Mohamed Tohami
  Q: i am studying in 11th sci in india right now...i m confused of what to do in my future... i ...
  A: I can't judge which field is better as this is out of my knowledge. All what I can tell you is do ...
I truly need to find a fufilling career12/27/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I am a thirty five year old, married father from NY. My four year old daughter starts school this ...
  A: And thanks for sharing your wonderful background. You're an encyclopedia of experiences :) That's ...
Searching for the spice in life12/17/2007J. Kyle Howard
  Q: I am a very young academic and extremely lucky where I am in my carreer considering my age. However, ...
  A: Sinead, I commend you on recognizing your blessings. What you feel is life calling you to be more. ...
please help12/10/2007Ank
  Q: Five years ago, right out of high school, my brother and I started a painting business. I have since ...
  A: I'll try and answer the question from my perspective. I am not a job counsellor and cannot advise ...
the purpose ofmy life11/23/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I don;t know what is the purpose with my life at present. I have been for 7 years in and out of ...
  A: What are you passionate about? What do you love to do more than anything else? If you can make a ...
my life11/18/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: When it comes to relationships I sometimes become distant. With girls I date I don't call them for ...
  A: I can feel your passion. Go after your heart, Peter. Because there lies your greatness. Regards, ...
my life11/18/2007J. Kyle Howard
  Q: When it comes to relationships I sometimes become distant. With girls I date I don't call them for ...
  A: Peter, To steal a line from NIKE ---- Just Do IT! You've listed a few things here that you "want" to ...
Confusion11/13/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I am Anil Sharma (43) from India. I am obsessed with my Vivid Imagination and non-stoppable ...
  A: You're gifted my dear. And you should maximize and fully express your gift. Don't ever limit it. ...
Confusion11/13/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am Anil Sharma (43) from India. I am obsessed with my Vivid Imagination and non-stoppable ...
  A: You sound highly creative! I understand your concern of not being able to focus on one thing and be ...
Confusion11/13/2007J. Kyle Howard
  Q: I am Anil Sharma (43) from India. I am obsessed with my Vivid Imagination and non-stoppable ...
  A: You have covered quite a bit of ground here. I am going to answer your concerns the best I can ...
Confusion11/13/2007Ank
  Q: I am Anil Sharma (43) from India. I am obsessed with my Vivid Imagination and non-stoppable ...
  A: I'm not sure if I take this seriously or not. Certainly you appear to be wasting your life. Why not ...
ques11/4/2007Jason E Johns
  Q: I am stuck in a rut can you advise me how I can get back into a successful life by planning my next ...
  A: If you are stuck in a rut then it's time to get yourself out of it and decide what you want from ...
Careers for an outdoorsman...10/29/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: Right now i am in high school, close to graduating, and i am sort of stuck. I love the outdoors i ...
  A: It sounds like you really love the outdoors. Fortunately, there are careers in which you can work ...
having difficulty deffining my purpose and finding relationships10/24/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: . and found others having the same difficulty as myself. Well to make it short and sweet I'm 28 ...
  A: You're not alone! There are many others like you looking for a mate and looking for happiness. ...
Mission Statement10/23/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I want to know how to write a mission statement and how to see that the goals are accomplished. ...
  A: I believe that having a personal mission is critical to having the kind of life and career that you ...
Loneliness10/22/2007Jason E Johns
  Q: I am in my 5th year of depression. Most people say to me that i am useless and a waste of space. I ...
  A: Firstly, it sounds very much to be that you are not only depressed but also very low in confidence. ...
finding purpose, direction and meaning in life.10/22/2007Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: I have just stumbled upon this website looking for some answers. I am 31 years old at present and ...
  A: I'm glad to hear from you. It's usually disheartening to compare ourselves to others, so I'm glad ...
Slip away10/14/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: My life is a long story so I try to keep it short. I have 4 children in the age of 8 to 20. I never ...
  A: Success requires persistence. If you truely believe in what you're doing and have passion for it, ...
re: life coach10/11/2007elizabeth cassidy, Branching Out Life Coaching
  Q: What exactly is a life coach? How does a life coach help you? Thank you, viola ANSWER: Hi Viola, ...
  A: Life Coaching sessions are normally conducted on the phone so where you live would normally not be a ...
Lost in the daily grind,finding purpose.10/10/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I'm 30's mother of 4 children,4 dogs and a bearded dragon. Between school,housework,homework,puppy ...
  A: It sounds like you have a busy and full life. Having young children, I realize that most of your ...
i need help of finding a career10/9/2007Mrs. Priscilla Lyons
  Q: i hope you don't mind my bad spelling but i am in need of you're advise if you would please tell me ...
  A: You could probably get scholarships for college to become a veterinarian or a trade school to become ...
Finding Motivation9/30/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I realize this may sound arrogant but it is the simple truth that I have too many talents. I am a ...
  A: Karl, You sound very creative. How wonderful to have so many talents! I see that you're ...
Decideing my career9/21/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I have several things in mind. I either want to be a Veterinarian Technician, an Historian, a Radio ...
  A: It sounds like you have many, varied interests. It can be difficult to narrow your choice to one ...
finding direction and purpose in life...9/19/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I m glad that i can write to you. I m actually an energetic youthful 23 years old male living in ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. If I understand you correctly, you want to ...
College9/18/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: Ms. Barton, I'm a freshman at college, brand new to this whole system and am really struggling. ...
  A: It sounds like you enjoy adventure, change and variety. Rather than focus on finding the one career ...
career9/17/2007Jason E Johns
  Q: I am 26 years old, a muslim named as Yasir living in Pakistan. Having parents as practising doctors, ...
  A: When it comes to choosing a career there are two real options. 1) Take a job to earn money 2) Do ...
career9/17/2007J. Kyle Howard
  Q: I am 26 years old, a muslim named as Yasir living in Pakistan. Having parents as practising doctors, ...
  A: Yasir, My simple answer is for you to always, always follow your heart. Let me explain. Everyone on ...
career9/17/2007Kathleen Barton
  Q: I am 26 years old, a muslim named as Yasir living in Pakistan. Having parents as practising doctors, ...
  A: Yasir, Thank you for your inquiry and for giving me the background as well. I'm glad to hear that ...
career9/17/2007Ank
  Q: I am 26 years old, a muslim named as Yasir living in Pakistan. Having parents as practising doctors, ...
  A: Let me say that I do not advise on particular career steps or supply information about specific jobs ...
career9/17/2007Mohamed Tohami
  Q: I am 26 years old, a muslim named as Yasir living in Pakistan. Having parents as practising doctors, ...
  A: I am glad that you're utilizing yourself to the best you can be. I am afraid that I don't know ...
Want to be me9/16/2007Jason E Johns
  Q: when i got to the end of my higher educaiton, i began drinking and i have been doing it in excess ...
  A: The great news is, you are in a position where you know you want to change, which is the first step ...
Finding My Purpose In Life9/11/2007Jeroen R. van Olst
  Q: I feel I have been just floating through life.. Just working and paying bills.. going out very ...
  A: First of all, my apologies for answering a little late. Yet, her goes. The greatest truth is the ...
?9/4/2007Ank
  Q: How on earth would my date of birth combined with the city I was born in determine my purpose in ...
  A: My book, Deciphering Souls, will be out this winter. It explains everything, but it does not say ...
boredom8/27/2007J. Kyle Howard
  Q: Greetings I am 48,in good health. During the day I am busy with work,and in the evening I go for a ...
  A: It sounds like you need a new challenge in your life. It seems that you have managed to master your ...
Now what?8/19/2007Jeroen R. van Olst
  Q: my name is Wilson and I've been searching the categories to find one that best suits what I am going ...
  A: First of all, I am terribly sorry for not having been able to answer your question earlier, due to a ...

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