“What The Why?!?”
“What The Why?!?”
Podcast Description
What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne" - a podcast in its fourth season that transitioned from an online streaming talk show to KnetStream.“We feature conversations with different types of leaders from all walks of life about why they do what they do and how they figured things out.”
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as leadership, personal motivation, and career development, with episodes highlighting topics like overcoming adversity in leadership roles and strategies for effective career transitions, providing listeners with practical advice and inspiring stories.

“What The Why?!?” is a podcast featuring conversations with a wide variety of leaders from all walks of life about why they do what they do and how they figured things out.
Now in its fifth season, the podcast continues to explore the insights, experiences, and perspectives that shape leadership, growth, and personal and professional success.
Earlier seasons of “What The Why?!? with Barbara Anne” are also available, giving listeners access to a rich library of conversations across multiple platforms.
Access our episodes on your preferred platform here: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3doYXQtdGhlLXdoeS9mZWVkLnhtbA
What happens when you’re successful on paper—but something still doesn’t feel right?
In this episode of “What The Why?!?”, Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Marla Bace, business strategist and executive coach, to discuss career pivots, leadership, and overcoming fear of change.
Marla shares how honesty, planning, resilience, and knowing your why can help you get unstuck, make better decisions, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
👤 About Our Guest
Marla Bace is a business strategist and executive coach with more than 30 years of experience across marketing, operations, and executive leadership. She works with high-performing professionals and business owners navigating growth, pressure, and change, helping them uncover what’s really driving their challenges and make stronger decisions.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3doYXQtdGhlLXdoeS9mZWVkLnhtbA
📥Download the episode to listen offline, revisit the insights anytime, and stay inspired wherever you go.
🔗 Connect with Marla Bace:
🌐 Website: https://marlabace.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlabace/
📰 Presence Is Power Newsletter: https://marlabace.com/presence-is-power-newsletter/
#PresenceIsPower #BusinessStrategy #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth
🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/TuVdRMH4DBM
✨ Ready to elevate your leadership, strengthen your team, or create meaningful transformation in your organization?
📅Book a complimentary Coaching, Consulting & Strategy Session with Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills:
https://calendly.com/barbaraanne-purposefilledsande/pfse-free-coaching-consulting-strategy-referral

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