Ang Barnard
Keynote Speaker, Communications Consultant, and Clarity & Public Speaking Coach at Gifted2Share LLC
Training organizations in critical communication skills and helping high-performers navigate career transitions through intentionality.
Intro
I'm Ang Barnard, the founder of Gifted2Share LLC and a facilitator at The Latimer Group. My career has taken me from being a US Army Broadcast Journalist and crisis communication consultant for the FBI to coaching TEDx speakers and high-performers. I specialize in helping people find clarity and master the 'Influential Flow™' in their communication. I’m deeply passionate about the intersection of energy and leadership—I believe that how we show up in a room matters more than the specific words we use. Whether I'm hosting my podcast, *The Intentional Mind*, or hiking the Camino de Santiago, I'm focused on living in alignment and choosing 'messy action' over perfection. I love working with human-centered organizations and women leaders to prevent burnout and build high-vibe cultures. I'm currently looking to connect with anyone navigating a major career shift as I design new alignment programs.
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What I can offer
- ›Keynote speaking and team training on influential communication
- ›1:1 coaching for high-stakes presentations
- ›Career transition strategy for high-performers
- ›Energy management and leadership workshops
What I'm looking for
- ›Service-based or human-centered organizations
- ›Women’s leadership conferences
- ›Individuals navigating meaningful career shifts for interview research
- ›Teams experiencing burnout or high growth
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Core competencies
Background
Career
Began as a US Army Broadcast Journalist and Quality Improvement Coordinator, transitioned into career coaching and project management for crisis simulations, and eventually founded Gifted2Share LLC while serving as a facilitator for The Latimer Group.
Education
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Nonprofit Management & Leadership from Grand Valley State University (2011–2014); Bachelor’s Degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration from Grand Valley State University (2007–2011).
Achievements
- ›Host of The Intentional Mind Podcast with 245+ episodes
- ›Coached TEDx speakers for TEDxHarvard Square
- ›Developed performance measurement system leading to perfect national accreditation for clinical programs
- ›Increased clinical treatment plan completion by 20% through staff training
- ›Awarded multiple military service awards and three promotions in the National Guard
Opinions
- High-performing workplaces often have 'energy problems' rather than strategy problems.
- Energy matters more than words; the emotional state of the speaker determines the reception of the message.
- Influence is a learnable skill and the way you show up changes everything.
- Advocates for 'messy action' over perfection.
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Communication style
Relatable, encouraging, and vulnerable, using personal anecdotes and real-world storytelling to illustrate points.
Formality — 4/10
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