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, and international keynote speaker who empowers educators, women, and leaders to develop agency and self-advocate.
Your Stories. Your Journey. Your Purpose.
Coaching
Barbara’s virtual coaching is tailored to each client’s needs, timing, and goals. Using a guided process, she helps individuals move from being stuck to becoming unstoppable so they live the life they love.
Speaking
Barbara delivers engaging presentations on the WHY, Human Skills in an AI World, and Why Your Stories Matter. Her speaking formats include on-site and virtual presentations, workshops, webinars, keynotes, and retreats.
Podcast
The Grow Your WHY podcast (previously Rethinking Learning) launched in 2017 and features nearly 200 episodes and reflections from inspirational thought leaders. Each podcast has a complementary blog post with links and resources.
Books
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