Barbara Waxman is a Gerontologist, executive leadership coach, and speaker whose insights are illuminating a crucial, new life stage in our personal and professional lives: Middlescence. As one of the foremost gerontologist coaches in the United States, Barbara is known for inspiring clients and listeners with insights so that they can be effective in planning for themselves and their leadership at home, at work, and in their communities.
"Barbara Waxman's empathetic and practical approach to inspiring people to embrace midlife is a marvel to watch."
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Known for inspiring clients, Barbara’s insight will help you navigate your life’s most important challenges and opportunities. Realign your goals and create a meaningful plan. →
"Barbara has a terrific tool box and is very results driven, thoughtful and organized. She helps me see different ways of viewing a situation which are transformational. She is a consummate professional and a joy to work with."
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Barbara is the author of three books examining aging, including The Middlescence Manifesto: Igniting the Passion of Midlife. Her work has been featured on CBS This Morning, Marin Magazine, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global, Wharton Business School’s Work and Life podcast, and The Gap Year Podcast for Grown-Ups. A Wexner Heritage Foundation Fellow, Barbara holds Masters Degrees in both Administration and Gerontology, with certifications from the International Coach Federation and The Hudson Institute.
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