Barbara Khozam

I help organizations bring manners, and service, back to business.

Travels from San Diego CA, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Customer Experience

Employee Engagement

Motivation

Service Excellence

Team Leadership

Speaks to:

Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Associations & Membership Orgs

Formats:

Keynote

Training

Breakout

Workshop


Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 2165 audience feedback

Barbara electrifies audiences with her hilarious, upbeat presentations that transform customer service and workplace culture. She delivers actionable strategies and "simple interventions" that participants can immediately implement, making complex concepts accessible through real-life examples and interactive learning experiences. Attendees consistently leave her sessions feeling "energized and motivated," equipped with practical tools to enhance communication, manage negativity, and create exceptional customer satisfaction. Her emotionally intelligent approach and genuine desire to help others succeed make her presentations feel like "insightful stand-up comedy" that drives meaningful change. Barbara tailors each talk to address specific audience needs, connecting personally with participants who frequently request her return and describe her sessions as "exactly what needed to be said and heard." Her unique blend of expertise and humor creates transformative experiences that participants eagerly apply to both their professional and personal lives.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable strategies to improve customer service and patient experience, leading to increased satisfaction.

  • Attendees felt re-energized and motivated to implement best practices for team engagement and leadership.

  • Individuals learned practical techniques for managing negativity and fostering a more positive work environment.

  • Participants acquired tools to enhance communication skills, benefiting both professional and personal relationships.

Generated by Talkadot based on 2165 audience feedback

Barbara's Bio

As the founder of Barbara Khozam Speaking and Consulting, Barbara is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer having delivered over 2100 presentations to 95,000 people in 12 countries on Customer Service, Patient Experience, Leadership, and Communication In 2019 Barbara was chosen as the Top Customer Service Consultant of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. Also in 2019, Barbara was awarded the CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional™) from the National Speaker's Association. Barbara is one of only three women in the world to have achieved BOTH this designation as well as the Toastmaster Accredited Speaker designation. In 2021, Barbara achieved the Certified Patient Experience Professional “CPXP) designation from the Patient Experience Institute. In her spare time, you can find her on the beaches of southern California playing the best sport ever invented: Beach Volleyball!

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Barbara Offers the Following Talks

MotivationEmployee Engagement

Zap Negativity and Ignite yourself, your life, and your results

  • How to build a solid foundation so you can succeed at work and at home

  • How to create a “Get over it and get on with it” attitude

  • How to avoid someone else’s emotional negativity

  • How to discover your enthusiasm and fuel it fire hot!

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Customer ExperienceCommunication

How to Deliver an Extraordinary Service Experience

  • • How to get your team to deliver a consistent experience to every customer, every time

  • • A proven 4-step proven customer service protocol

  • • Communication techniques for exceeding customers’ expectations

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Team LeadershipService Excellence

Leading for Service Excellence

  • Evaluate your leadership style and how to continue to develop your skills

  • Discover the best way to communicate your expectations and instructions – whether your people are in the office, or at home

  • Identify how to earn and then keep the respect of your team

  • Discover simple ways to motivate and inspire your team to greatness

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Barbara

Working with me is collaborative, fun, and stress-free. I customize content to your goals, engage audiences with humor, energy, and practical tools, and stick around to add value. My focus is on making you look like a rockstar while giving your audience a memorable experience.

My fee always includes prep calls, customized content, and an engaging delivery. Packages may also include mystery calls, visits, surveys, interviews, webinars, or full-conference participation. Each option is tailored to your goals, ensuring maximum value for your investment.

Yes! Every presentation is fully customized. I take time to understand your goals and your people through prep calls, interviews, research, and sometimes mystery calls or surveys. My goal is always to make sure the session feels designed specifically for your audience, culture, and event theme.

I help create buzz and boost attendance with promo videos, social media shoutouts, newsletter blurbs, and teaser resources. I can also host a teaser webinar or live Q&A to spark excitement. I’ll partner with your marketing team so all promotion feels aligned, polished, and on-brand.

I keep momentum alive after the event with follow-up webinars, handouts, toolkits, Q&A sessions, coaching, and recordings (when permitted). These touchpoints reinforce key lessons, spark accountability, and help ensure the inspiration from my talk leads to lasting action and results.

Yes! I love connecting beyond the stage. Extras can include book signings, meet-and-greets, VIP roundtables, photo opportunities, and even emcee or panel roles. These activities add value, build connections, and create excitement by giving audiences more ways to engage with me.

Yes. My speaking fee ranges from $7,500–$20,000, but I’m flexible and open to creative solutions. Discounts may apply for referrals, repeat bookings, local events, recordings, or testimonials. If your budget is firm, let’s talk—I can tailor an option that works while still delivering big results.

Yes. I can provide handouts, checklists, or slides when appropriate. If the event is recorded and rights are agreed upon beforehand, I’m happy for you to share the recording internally. These resources reinforce learning, spark accountability, and extend the impact of the event.

I allow recordings as long as we discuss and agree in advance. Most can be shared internally with your team for a set time. For external use, we’ll outline terms in writing. I’m flexible and open, as long as expectations and usage are clear upfront so both sides feel confident.

Travel is simple: I usually fly from San Diego, economy or business depending on the trip length. I ask for a hotel at a full-service property near the venue. Beyond that, I keep logistics easy, flexible, and professional so travel is never a worry or distraction for your team.


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