Helping Real People Make Real Changes
If negativity and self-doubt are keeping you from reaching your true potential, Barbara Khozam can help. An internationally acclaimed trainer, motivator, speaker, and professional athlete. Barbara tackles the real issues that real people face every day, empowering you to make lasting changes in your attitude, your outlook and your life.
With a straight-forward candor and unique sense of humor that’s all her own, Barbara will introduce you to the life-changing power of KhoZAMitude, her trademark approach to effectively providing life-long solutions to life’s real challenges. By focusing on the importance of attitude, leadership and communication, Barbara will teach you the vital skills you need to take your life and career to the next level, including how to:
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Confront difficult and overbearing colleagues
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Deal with an aggressive or condescending boss
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Stand up to corporate bullies
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Communicate with clarity and conviction
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Be assertive without being overly aggressive
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Disagree forcefully yet respectfully
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Say no without always compromising
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Confidently voice your opinion in meetings
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Win the support of your superiors
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Tactfully give and receive feedback
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Delegate with appearing to pushy
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Not take things personally
Whether you’re a senior manager, an entry-level employee or anyone in between, you’ll walk away with a set of practical, actionable steps you can start putting to work that very same day.
So don’t wait another minute. Contact Barbara Khozam today at (619) 572-1117 or barbara@barbarakhozam.com and discover the power of Khozamitude for yourself. Or visit www.barbarakhozam.com for more information. Real changes await.
Part Chemist. Part Athlete. All Genuine.
That’s Barbara Khozam in a nutshell. Though she has more than 10 years of experience captivating audiences across the world, Barbara brings a refreshingly different approach to her seminars. That’s because when you listen to Barbara speak, you know you're listening to someone real. Someone who can relate to the same challenges you encounter every day and can truly help you make the changes you’ve set out to make.
Barbara’s professional career began with no designs on becoming a speaker and trainer. She earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the
Having also spent five years as a professional beach volleyball player, Barbara enriches her presentations with the real-life lessons she’s learned in the competitive worlds of business and sports. Since 1999, she’s presented in seven countries, speaking to more than 800 audiences and more than 35,000 people, customizing every seminar to meet the specific needs of her clients.
Real Changes for Real People
Barbara Khozam believes in talking about what’s real. Generic theories and abstract concepts are pushed aside in favor of candid discussions about common situations encountered in everyday life. If you walks into one of her seminars, you’ll walk away equipped with the tools and techniques needed to start making changes, and start making them immediately.
Though she tackles serious topics, Barbara does so with a down-to-earth style, relatable approach and rich sense of humor that makes audience members feel as though she’s one of them. She talks with students, not to them. She teaches not from a text book, but from her own life experiences. She connects not just on a professional level, but on a personal one as well.
Perhaps most importantly, Barbara firmly that believes real changes require a real plan of action, and that’s why she won’t let you walk out the door without putting one into writing. You’ll write down specific steps you plan to take, and a specific timeline within which you plan to take them. No excuses. No fancy tricks. Just a real commitment to taking personal responsibility for your actions. Because in the end, that’s what KhoZAMitude is all about.
Barbara's custom talks are available as:
Keynotes, Half-day, Full-Day or Multi-Day Events
619-572-1117 / barbara@barbarakhozam.com
Client List
Whether working with multinational corporations or small businesses, Barbara instills a sense of determination and purpose that empowers people to make real and lasting changes.
• 4wheel Drive Hire, AUSTRALIA
• A T Still University
• Accenture
• Alert Alarm of Hawaii
• American International Group
• Arizona Department of Gaming
• Baxter Healthcare Corp.
• Bechtel SAIC Company, LLC
• Boeing
• California Pacific Medical Center
• Capital Group Companies
• Catalina Freight Lines
• City and County of Honolulu
• City of Long Beach
• Coastal Capital Corp.
• Department of Primary Industry
• Developers Management Services
• Dura Pharmaceuticals
• Edward AFB
• eHealthInsurance
• Electronic Proving Ground
• Ennis Homes
• FBI
• FEMA
• Fidelity National Financial
• GE Healthcare
• General Petroleum
• Head Start
• Hewlett Packard
• Hi-Shear Technology
• Honeywell Learning Center
• Kaiser Permanente
• La Casa del Zorro Resort
• Lee’s Summit R7 School District
• Mililani Town Association
• Mocse Credit Union
• Modern Postcard
• Modtech Holdings, Inc.
• Murphy Broadcasting
• Office of Hearings and Appeals
• OTN
• Paiute Palace Casino
• Plexxikon
• Quest Software, Inc.
• RAND Corporation
• Region 19 Education Service Center
• Rio Hondo College
• Rosendin Electric, Inc
• SAIC
• Santa Clara County Employee Services Agency
• Sisters of St. Joseph
• Social Security Administration
• Spirit Lake Casino & Resort
• Symantec
• Taco Bell
• Tharpe Co
• Tucson Electric Power
• Unity Care
• University of New England, AUSTRALIA
• University of Queensland, AUSTRALIA
• VA Palo Alto Health Care System
• Valley Presbyterian Hospital
• Verizon Enterprise Solutions
• Winslow Indian Health Care Center Inc.
• Xerox Corporation
• Yahoo! Inc
Testimonials
Barbara doesn’t measure success by the number of books she sells or the number of self-promotional appearances she makes. Instead, she measures it by the number of people she helps and the number of lives she touches.
“WOW! Barbara Khozam could have been talking about marbles, a box of rocks or a public water fountain in New York City, and the audience would have not only been laughing but also learning and more importantly listening! From the beginning she managed to change my entire viewpoint on the seminar and on myself. Barbara Khozam is an incredible presenter… Thank you Barbara for a day well spent!”
Monica Bingen – Edward Jones – Bozeman Mt.
“I thought you were really terrific…you were funny and inspirational and your topics were packed with good insights and ideas…I credit your seminar for my renewed enthusiasm at work. I’ve always enjoyed this job. But, you helped put a fire back under me…As for you, you are an excellent trainer…Your audience interaction skills are strong..and (you) are absolutely hilarious… I just wanted to say thanks. Your presentation did me a world of good at home and at work!
Paul Lucero – Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati – Palo Alto, CA
“Barbara was engaging and entertaining. She provided us valuable information and techniques to use in our workplace. One of the best workshops I’ve attended!”
Kathy Funakura – Site Supervisor – Canyon Springs State Pre-School
…”Thanks to Barbara for making it fun and helping us apply it to our situations. She was amazing. Informative, fun, entertaining. I want to hear her speak again at the next one!
Anessa Curtin – Special Event Supervisor – The Ebell of Los Angeles
“Barbara Khozam is the most personable, effective and fun program leader I have ever experienced. She uses humor to make the learning fun and memorable.
Colette Keeney – Office Manager – Family Tree Services – Redding, CA
“Barbara is an excellent trainer and speaker. Barbara is able to relate to everyone and have a resolution to different scenarios.”
Phan Sooknetr – County of Sacramento
“I just wanted to let you know how much my life has changed just since attending the seminar…” “I have a new sense of being, my self-esteem has skyrocketed and it seems my co-workers and boss have a newfound respect for me. This is all thanks to Barb.”…”I am so happy to have met Barbara and to have been taught by her. Her style of teaching is very invigorating. I hope you know what an asset she is to your organization.”
Sharon Houseworth – Diamond Construction – Helena, MT
“Barb was terrific! Riveting and creative with a real “you can do it” attitude. Covered the material and provided a wealth of additional tips and resources.”
Patrick Coplard – IWMD – Santa Ana, Ca
“Barbara is a very good speaker. She is well organized and gives a presentation relevant to everybody. Her upbeat and outgoing attitude is contagious and makes the seminar fun. I enjoyed it and would take another seminar from her. Thanks for making my day and money worthwhile.”
Jeffrey R. Hinton – Manager – Photo Imaging Center – Sheridan, WY
“This seminar was very informative. I enjoyed the professionalism of Barbara as well as her ability to give the solutions to situations where there seemed to be none.”
Hilda Falcon – Vans, Inc. – Santa Fe Springs, CA
“I would like to complement Barbara for a superb day. She is very fun, yet up-to-date knowledge wise. She presenter her material in such a way that is was not only fun, but you went away with a sense of accomplishment for having attended her seminars. Something I have not felt in the past. …Thank you Barbara for all the wonderful ideas and information, and for making us think outside our small circle of life, and into the vast realms of possibilities.”
Zona Savage – Western Area Power – Pheonix, AZ
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Selected Topic Samples
- Assertive Communication Skills
- Effective Coaching and Teambuilding Skills
- Excelling as a First Time Supervisor
- Advanced Supervisory Skills
- Personality Styles
- Managing Emotions and Thriving Under Pressure
- How to Deal with Difficult People
- Negotiation Skills
- How to Stay in Sync with Everyone
- Professional Development Skills
- How to Gain Respect and Credibility
- Believe in Yourself
- Goal Setting
- Setting Boundaries - Respectfully
- Organization and Time Management Skills
Contact Information
- Barbara Khozam’s Web site
- Mailing Address :
- 1445 Navel Place
- Escondido, CA 92027
- Business Phone :
- 619 572 1117