Meet Barb Reindl

So, I have been asked "Who am I"?

OK,  my professional summary is at the bottom of this page…if you want to know about ME…..here goes!

I am a full-fledged "corporate refugee".  Until late 2006, I was all-consumed with the very innovative, fast-paced, thrilling medical device industry.  It really was consuming, much as many careers can be.  I enjoyed plenty about that life.  But honestly was so consumed that I didn't know what I was missing.  I seldom went to my kids sporting events.  I had stopped taking time to enjoy the arts opportunities readily available in the Twin Cities, etc. etc. etc.

I am working on my 3rd career.  I was always impressed with Shirley Temple Black's view of her many careers: actress, mom, diplomat…..in serial fashion.  Well, I did the mom and business executive careers at the same time…..which is appropriate for me, I love to do multiple things at once.  I am still working on the mom career, but simultaneously am taking time to do something new which is business oriented, helps other people, and involves my learning lots of new things.

So, what inspires me and what do I love to do?  Well, quite simply: LOTS OF THINGS!  First of all, I love to help other people.  Most of my favorite accomplishments in life revolved around helping others in some way.  Second, I love to learn…..really anything.  I love to learn about people, history, new ways of thinking, new tools, funny stories, etc.   Lately, I love learning about the web and the wonderful opportunities that it provides for all of us to get information and media that we want and need, in very flexible ways for each of us.  I am one of the "Younger Boomers"…near the end of the Boomer generation, so I am particularly intrigued by the learning and media opportunities that can be available for people like me as embark on the journey of our second half of life.

What do I do when I am not working on the New PRimeTime.com?  I do some coaching and consulting with business leaders.  But beyond that, I have LOTS of interests!  Since becoming a corporate refugee, I do try to have more facetime with my husband Dan, and my teenagers: my son Steven and my daughter, Katherine.  My main exercise venue is playing tennis. I love to garden, dabble in photography and video work.   And, I LOVE to change things….so some home project is almost always going on.  I also care for, groom etc., my Keeshond, Dixie.

So, I hope that my passion for helping others and providing useful information and tools for others like me can result in good for you, our new Primetime, community members!!!!!

Barb is an experenced executive, operational leader, mother and active Baby Boomer working on her next career in life!

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p class="MsoNormal"> After 20+ years in various operational leadership roles primarily n the medical device industry, Barb developed special passion and expertise regarding leadership and culture development.  She has been an active teacher and has been an advisor/consultant on several published works on the topic of leadership.  She has actively recruited at many top MBA programs around the country.  For her work on leadership and culture, she was awarded the Twin Cities’ Business Journal’s Top 25 Women Changemakers Award in 2003. She also has actively lead and supported many health and community improvement non-profit and public organizations throughout her career.

In addition to co-founding NewPRimeTime.com, she currently consults and continues her leadership work with non-profit board positions and other community leadership roles involving women's philanthropy, workforce development, youth development, and education regarding women’s cardiovascular health.