The Possibility Curve

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Barbara Stoker is the founder and CEO of IntelligentRisking, Inc. one of the most influential thinkers on leadership, intelligent risk taking and innovation. She is the founder of the boutique firm, IntelligentRisking, Inc. Barbara is a former executive for Disney, Hallmark, Mattel and Coors. She has developed Possibility Thinking which is the blend of innovation (LINK Thinking) and smart risk taking (IntelligentRisking). Her expertise is in new business and product development. Today, Barbara speaks, consults and writes on the Emotional Intelligence behind Intelligent Risk Taking in business using an Appreciative Inquiry model. She is the author of Positive Risk, A Woman with a Minute…, and IntelligentRisking for Women. Her next book, The Possibility Curve is scheduled for publication in 2009.

Stoker acquired her expertise through an impressive career that involved: licensing several Disney movies, launching Hallmark Card’s Gift Business, starting Mattel Toy’s collectable business by developing Porcelain Barbie and selling a ‘can’t be sold’ product for Coors with an opening order of one million dollars.

Barbara’s years of corporate experience with these four innovative Fortune 500 companies have provided her with a solid and diverse foundation that includes: sales, marketing, customer service, licensing, merchandising, store design, new product development, engineering, strategic planning and new business development. Stoker understands professional risks and has the reputation for getting things done because of her unconventional approach, her ability to link information in unique ways and her willingness to take intelligent risks.

Barbara’s credentials go beyond her professional experience. Her personal adventures include being an avid technical rock and ice climber as well as a paragliding pilot. In addition, she is also the single parent of three sons, well acquainted with the difficult choices and risks women must face as they manage their multi-dimensional lives. Stoker was selected by the Rocky Mountain News as ‘50 & Fabulous’ based on the nomination of her three sons. She is also a wish grantor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Stoker’s success on the lecture circuit is based on her dynamic, interactive style that encourages individuals to adopt a new and innovative perspective on linking information. Stoker provides the information and inspiration for teams to choose the right mountain, rediscover their courage, tap into their wisdom, and take those risks that will make a difference.

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