Nancy Barry, a 25-year corporate veteran, walked away from what she describes as "the best job in the world" to share her extensive business experience with others.

One of her passions is helping young adults be successful in their careers. Nancy is a speaker, Gen Y expert and the author of When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know. In her book, she shares the secrets to success - mastering the "soft skills" in the workplace. She tells twentysomethings what managers want them to know and don't have time to tell them.

Nancy has the opportunity to speak to college students across the country and helps her corporate clients get their young professionals off to a great start. Nancy's other passion is helping business leaders understand Gen Y – who they are, what they want, why they are different from other generations and how to manage them. She also offers presentations to help business leaders create an environment filled with mutual respect and collaboration when they have all four generations working together.

Nancy's contagious enthusiasm, positive energy and humor make her a dynamic presenter. She will energize, motivate and inspire your audience.

Prior to launching her own company in 2005, Nancy served as vice president of community services for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV and vice president for The Dallas Morning News Charities, an annual campaign to raise money for the hungry and homeless.

Nancy is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, National Speakers Association and National Association of Female Executives. She is active in her community serving on the advisory councils of the Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas Women's Foundation and Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.

A native of Dallas, Nancy is the proud mother of two children. Her son, Chris, graduated from Yale University and her daughter, Lauren, is a freshman at Samford University.