Barbara Bray helps people discover that their story matters, their life has meaning, and their next chapter is still waiting to be written.
Barbara is an award-winning author, podcast host, keynote speaker, coach, and mentor who empowers educators, women, and leaders to develop agency, amplify their voice, and self-advocate.
Your Stories. Your Journey. Your Purpose.
Coaching
Barbara’s coaching is tailored to your specific needs, timing, and goals. Using a guided process, she helps you develop clarity, confidence, and purpose to live the life you love. Her goal is to help you move from being stuck to becoming unstoppable.
Speaking
Barbara presents engaging sessions about purpose, human skills in an AI world, how to spark the magic in you, and why your stories matter. Her speaking includes on-site and virtual presentations, workshops, webinars, keynotes, and retreats.
Podcast
The Grow Your WHY podcast (previously the Rethinking Learning podcast) launched in 2017 and features nearly 200 episodes and reflections from inspirational thought leaders. Each episode invites you to join Barbara on her virtual porch and listen to heartfelt stories.
Books about Your WHY
Barbara is the author of Define Your WHY, featuring stories and activities designed to help readers live more meaningful lives.
She is also the author and publisher of Grow Your WHY, a compelling collection of 23 heartfelt narratives from diverse contributors.
“Barbara is skilled at honoring big dreams while anchoring them in practical, achievable steps. She helped me uncover my why, identify what truly drives me, and take meaningful action within networks of speakers and changemakers in educational technology and innovation.”
Kim Zajac, Education Leader and Architect of Access