Most leaders experience “WTF moments”—those unexpected disruptions that force a decision between reaction and intentional pivot. For Danielle Sprouls, founder of Unscripted Pivots LLC and author of WTF: Women That Flourish, those moments became the foundation of a leadership framework centered on turning fear into fuel, failure into wisdom, and focus into momentum.

In this episode, host Marla Noel explores how Danielle reframes fear through her “Worth The Fear” philosophy, showing how forward movement often begins in discomfort. She discusses the discipline behind narrowing priorities instead of chasing every opportunity, and how concepts like “Win Tiny First” create meaningful progress in high-stakes environments. The conversation also examines money as a source of voice and agency, and why intentional networks and peer groups become strategic assets in leadership.

This episode offers a clear lens for leaders navigating change, combining practical structure with the kind of clarity and humor that make hard pivots possible—and sustainable.

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Marla Noel is the creator and host of the Per Her Perspective podcast: a series of raw, relatable conversations about leadership, challenges, finding resources and solutions in running a business, many times, with the help of other smart people in peer groups. With riveting episodes available live on all major platforms, the show inspires business owners to grow their businesses and make bold decisions with the input of others to achieve greater success and profitability. To learn more about Marla, visit www.OCGrowthAdvisors.com