As an expert in creativity and innovation, and a business owner for over 20 years, Barbara has helped hundreds of organizations worldwide to transform their culture. Clients include 20% of the Fortune 500 including Merck, 3M, JP Morgan Chase, Cardinal Health, Boeing, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Chubb Insurance, EMC, Alltel, Hormel Foods, and Starbucks.

Dr. Edward de Bono has personally trained and certified Barbara to facilitate seminars on creativity, innovation, and creative thinking skills. She is one of four certified trainers worldwide to receive a special award entitled "Lifetime Certified de Bono Master Trainer" for her 10 + years of outstanding leadership in Edward de Bono's Global Network. de Bono Consulting is the number 1 distributor worldwide among the 27 de Bono distributors.

Barbara is Lifetime Certified in Six Thinking Hats, Lateral Thinking, DATT, Focus on Facilitation, Six Value Medals, and Simplicity.

Barbara is the author of the book entitled Innovation: Case by Case, a collection of real-world success stories that illustrate how organizations have implemented the de Bono thinking methods to create new products, to revamp processes, and to design new services.

Ms. Stennes has earned the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the highest earned designation awarded by NSA (National Speakers Association). The CSP recognizes a demonstrated commitment to the speaking profession through proven speaking experience, ongoing education, and ethical behavior. Only 375 people worldwide have passed the rigorous criteria to attain the CSP, which is held by 10% of the 3,500 NSA members.

Barbara is a former board member and past president of the ASTD Iowa Chapter, and three times she received the Outstanding Member of the Year award. She is a regular presenter at ASTD?s International Conference and Expo, where she has conducted various sessions including innovation, consulting, and facilitation skills.

Prior to founding de Bono Consulting and Resources Unlimited, Barbara held positions in sales, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education. She is a graduate of the College of Business at The University of Iowa.