Welcome back to The Leadership Launchpad Project! In this episode, we dive deep into high-performance leadership lessons from professional hockey that you can apply directly to your business and career.
Our special guest, Lauren Williams, Assistant Coach for the PWHL's New York Sirens, shares her first-year insights on coaching elite athletes, managing high-pressure environments, and overcoming imposter syndrome—all while bridging the gap between sports and corporate leadership.
Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:
✅ How to navigate high-stakes pressure (whether on the ice or in the boardroom)
✅ Why defensiveness shows up in top performers—and how to lead through it
✅ The parallels between pro sports and corporate leadership (hint: mindset is everything!)
✅ How to turn self-doubt into self-leadership (even when you feel like an imposter)
✅ The #1 mistake high achievers make—and how to avoid it
Whether you're a CEO, manager, entrepreneur, or rising leader, these hockey-inspired leadership strategies will help you elevate your game and lead with confidence.
Ready to transform your leadership mindset? Book your free consultation now
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/consultation/
Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/
https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson
https://www.facebook.com/susanlhobsonpage
Find Liane Wansbrough: High Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianewansbrough/ https://www.instagram.com/lianewansbrough?igsh=MTM5cmJhZ3BzZm95cw==
Find Lauren Williams: Assistant Coach at PWHL New York, Athletic Mindset Coach, and High-Performance Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance Inc:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-williams-m-ed-0a1424151/
https://www.instagram.com/laurenwilliamshpc?igsh=MWt0dnZhdjlzYzQ4MA==
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