About Us:
Hi — I’m David Barnes, co-founder (with Sue-Anne MacGregor) of Peace of Mind Overtures. At the heart of my work is a straightforward idea: when people feel steady—clear, calm, and balanced—they naturally extend more kindness and become more available to connect, collaborate, and inspire others. That ripple shows up in families, teams, and communities.
The Origin of Peace Overtures
Peace Overtures wasn’t named for politics—it was named for music. During my years with the Dallas Symphony—after hundreds of concerts across the U.S. and Europe—I discovered that true harmony isn’t guaranteed by talent or technique. It appears only when the mind and heart play in tune. I founded Peace Overtures as an introduction of the mind to the heart, a modern overture where balance becomes audible. When peace enters the performance—whether in a symphony, a boardroom, or a family—the sound changes. It becomes generous, coherent, and contagious. That’s the resonance our work seeks to amplify, one film and one heart at a time.
What is AMP?
We created the Alignment Movie Process (AMP) to make inner work usable in real life. Instead of theory, we use familiar films and a simple structure to move from insight to action. When I work with individuals or teams, I provide an AMP film to watch—designed to help you experience a shift in the resonant patterns that keep you from what you truly desire. The approach is time-bounded and practical—built for real life—so anyone can apply it without adding overwhelm.
Who we serve
We offer AMP sessions for individuals, families, classrooms, and organizations (with versions for all ages). What could be easier than watching a film?
Why now
It’s hard to be human right now; the pace of change can knock anyone off center. AMP offers tools for staying balanced and effective—one film, one small step, repeated.
Experience & credentials
Before Peace of Mind Overtures, I held leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and served in executive management at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra—experience that keeps my work focused on clear objectives and measurable outcomes. I’ve co-authored Taming Your Dragons and It’s Just Commerce, and I co-host the Peace Overtures podcast with Sue-Anne.
What you’ll find here (all free for now):
45+ podcast episodes—each includes a unique AMP session you can try.
Posts = AMP sessions—each issue is one session you can use immediately.
Curious to learn more?
Start Here → How AMP Works
Browse AMP Sessions → Archive
Podcast Archive → / Peace Overtures Radio
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Work with us → Alignment Coaching
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