Nancy Barry

Nancy Barry is a motivational speaker and author who has a passion for helping recent college graduates succeed in their careers. She has spoken to thousands of young professionals helping them understand the importance of ?soft skills? in the workplace. Nancy shares her extensive business experience to shorten the learning curve for twentysomethings entering the workforce. Prior to starting her own company, Nancy spent twenty-five years in the corporate world. For the last sixteen years of her...See more

Nancy Barry is a motivational speaker and author who has a passion for helping recent college graduates succeed in their careers. She has spoken to thousands of young professionals helping them understand the importance of ?soft skills? in the workplace. Nancy shares her extensive business experience to shorten the learning curve for twentysomethings entering the workforce. Prior to starting her own company, Nancy spent twenty-five years in the corporate world. For the last sixteen years of her career, she worked for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV, where she served as Vice President of Community Services and Vice President for The Dallas Morning News Charities. Nancy is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the National Speakers Association and the National Association of Colleges and Employers. What do all college graduates have in common? A degree. So, what's going to separate you from the rest of the pack? Your success will be largely measured by your ?soft skills, ? such as: the right attitude, a professional demeanor, the ability to communicate on a professional level, being a team player, proper etiquette, and much more. In a flash, you?ve gone from college student to employee and may not realize there is a lot more to learn. Motivational speaker and author, Nancy Barry, shortens the learning curve with When Reality Hits. This book will help you understand what your boss wants you to know, but doesn?t have time to tell you. Employers across the country say many college graduates are not prepared for the real world. How can this be? You just spent four (or more) years getting a great education. Surely you?re prepared by now. Until you?re in the workplace experiencing the issues addressed in this book, you won?t know. At this point in your life, you don?t know what you don?t know.Th ey say you?re not ready. After you read this book, you?ll be ready. Your college years were some of the best years of your life. Now, the best is yet to come. See less