About Barnsley Brown

Dr. Barnsley Brown is a self-proclaimed "steel magnolia" in a long line of strong Southern women. She brings the storytelling skills of her heritage and the business smarts of her entrepreneurial family to her work with individuals and groups.

Barnsley graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest University and studied in France and England before earning her MSc from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and her PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to launching Spirited Solutions™, Barnsley taught at Wake Forest University, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill.

As a professional speaker, trainer, coach, and President of Spirited Solutions™, Barnsley gives you wings to soar, personally and professionally. She's a member of numerous organizations including the National Speakers Association and the American Society of Training and Development. Her poems, articles, and work have been featured in newspapers, journals, and other publications.

Barnsley particularly relishes presenting for women's groups, business owners, employees, and teachers who want to excel at what they do while creating a balanced, fulfilling life. She specializes in helping people create lives and work they love!

Barnsley is a member of the following professional organizations:

National Speakers Association
American Society of Training and Development, RTA Chapter
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Chix in Business
Association of Research and Enlightenment
Triangle Society of Human Resource Management

“Dr. Barnsley Brown is an excellent presenter—Energetic, friendly, yet professional, and very down to earth. She understands what we deal with in customer service! I wish we could have worked together even longer!” TH, Accounting Technician/Cashier, Johnston Community College

“Barnsley, I loved your great personality, humor, and sound advice for those who need to make good, sound lifestyle changes that improve personal and business performance. I learned how to recognize, manage, organize, and set goals, and how to balance my valuable time both personally and professionally!” DC, Business Owner in Burlington, NC

“Hi Barnsley, I attended your 'Loving Your Job!" seminar and wanted to share with you how we applied some of the information we received.
After coming back to work, the Director of Nursing (who sat next to me at the seminar) had a really bad afternoon. A LOT OF STRESS!!! I shared with some of my co-workers the hilarious story you told about the man who was giving you a really hard time so you diffused the stress by visualizing him in pink polka dot underwear.
Being the caring person that I am, I wanted to de-stress the Director of Nursing so the next morning before she came in, we got into her office and put pink polka dots all over the walls and furniture, including one particular wall, which we decorated in the shape of a thong. Needless to say, it was a very light-hearted day for all of us!
Thank you for all the wonderful information and for re-charging our energy!” Sandy Watson, Director of Marketing and Admissions, Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Johnston County