Barbara Rogoski is a former high level Corporate Sales Manager turned Minister who teaches meditation and downt o earth spiritual principles to the English Speaking Community in Europe. Her program called Down-to-Earth Meditation offers individuals and organizations the opportunity to learn practical meditation techniques that can have a profoundly positive effect on workplace productivity and in their personal lives.

After 18 years of high level corporate sales experience, Barbara had a dramatic,work related burnout. Since then, she has left the corporate world and now teaches others how to avoid stress, find balance and reconnect to their spiritual selves through simple meditation practices and spiritual principles.

Through her company, Authentic Matters Ministries, Barbara is dedicated to helping people find peace of mind in a chaotic world by tapping into their inner strength and connection to the Divine.

An American, living in The Netherlands for many years, Barbara has a unique understanding of American business models as well as the European perspective. Her strong business background, combined with her quest for spiritual growth, creates a powerful spiritual perspective in the real world that her customers and audiences find appealing and believable.

Barbara has published numerous articles on "Everyday Spirituality" and is a sought after speaker in this area. Her popular monthly e-newsletter, Everyday Spirituality, provides down-to-earth, spiritual teachings that uplift the reader and help them to use to face challenges in their lives. She promotes the use of meditation and a variety of sacred tools to reconnect with inner self.

She is studying to become an Ordained Minister through the Pathways of Light Spiritual College and considers herself the "up and coming Expat Minister" for English speaking people in transition worldwide. She will be ordained in May 2008.

Barbara's first product is called Workplace Meditations; Reduce Stress for Greater Success offers guided meditations to help business people reduce stress and find more fulfillment at work.

Barbara plans to officiate ceremonies such as weddings, committment ceremonies and memorial services for the English speaking community in Europe.