Areas of Expertise
Dr. Barbara Ann Jacques helps leaders, professionals, and organizations move beyond outdated systems and create new models for leadership, success, and transformation. Her work centers on breaking free from patterns that no longer serve us, not by fighting them, but by building something better.
With a background in criminal justice (government), higher education, and leadership development, she brings a unique perspective on how systems shape us and how we can reshape them. Her Graceful Disruption Framework is designed to help professionals and organizations step out of old ways of thinking and into sustainable, principle-driven strategies that support real growth.
Main Speaking Topics
- How traditional leadership models are failing professionals and what to do instead,
- Why breaking free from outdated systems isn’t about fighting them, but by building new ones,
- How to recognize and disrupt limiting patterns that keep leaders and organizations stuck,
- Designing leadership models that align with personal strengths and values,
- The role of self-awareness in leadership and decision-making,
- The intersection of personal transformation and professional success,
- How leaders can create sustainable success without burnout or compromise
Dr. Jacques has been teaching, leading training, and speaking in professional work settings for over 25 years. As a professor, mentor, and trainer, she has facilitated classroom discussions, academic presentations, and professional training sessions in higher education, the justice system, and personal growth communities.
Her recent transition into professional speaking builds on this foundation, allowing her to share leadership, transformation, and system reinvention strategies with a wider audience, including business leaders, professionals, and individuals seeking personal growth.
Speaking Experience Highlights:
17+ Years of Experience in Teaching, Training, and Presenting – Leading discussions, workshops, and academic presentations.
25+ Years of Personal Development Training
TEDx Speaker – Bridging the Gap: From Labels to Lives (2024)
Panelist & Guest Speaker on Leadership, Transformation, and Personal Growth