Leadership is Female

Leadership is Female

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  • Prepared, Determined, Courageous with Allison Eddy, Director of Club Business Development at the NHL

    Allison Eddy Sollazzo is a sports and entertainment business executive specializing in corporate partnerships, integrated media, and fan engagement. She has spent her career launching new initiatives in the front office of the Miami Dolphins, San Diego Padres, and currently, the National Hockey League as the Director of Club Business Development. Allison works directly with the teams on generating partnership revenue, forecasting and implementing new leaguewide revenue initiatives, and sharing Partnerships insights across the league. She is a proud University of Wisconsin Alum and lives with her husband in Manhattan. Since she is originally from the state of hockey, she still finds time to lace up the skates!

    Top 4 Takeaways:

    1. Sometimes you take a Greyhound bus to an interview while on vacation with your friends and change into your new suit in a Starbucks bathroom. If you are willing to take the opportunity when it presents itself - which is usually on your employer’s time, not yours - the doors of your career will open real wide.
    2. Put the work into the actual interview. Take your interview to the next level by putting in the hard work to get the job. Be prepared to show people that areas in your resume that may be perceived as your gaps are things you can learn or that you have already taught yourself.
    3. Be more direct. Don’t expend your mental and physical energy working around an issue or uncomfortable conversation. Get right to it, close the topic, end a meeting on time, and get on with your priorities.
    4. Be concise. Be bold. Believe in yourself and Be human.

      5. https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisoneddy/

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      40 min
    5. 11. Authentic Leadership with Chief Revenue Officer Samantha Hicks

      The Reno Aces are the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reno 1868 FC is part of the United Soccer League and the USL affiliate of the MLS San Jose Earthquakes. Samantha Hicks is responsible for driving revenue streams for both properties. Bringing over 13 years’ experience in the sports industry, she currently oversees the Sponsorship and Ticket Sales departments for both clubs. She was entering her 5th season with the clubs when the COVID 19 Global Pandemic hit. She has adapted her leadership to run revenue save campaigns for both sports. Making sure Sponsors and Season Members rollover their commitment to 2021 and beyond despite the current state of the Sports Industry having zero fans in stadium. Hicks has spearheaded sales strategy centered around driving millions of dollars year over year to keep the business thriving in downtown Reno.

      She is passionate about exceeding goals and helping people grow in their career.

      Previously, she worked for NBA/WNBA franchises in the Indiana Pacers & Fever and the Detroit Pistons & Shock. She has been part of two WNBA Championships. Hicks spearheaded the Sellout WNBA Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in October 2012.

      Samantha has lived in Northern Nevada for five years. She loves spending time with her family and visiting Lake Tahoe. When she is not behind Microsoft Teams in this remote setting you can catch her walking her Dog Duncan and attempting to cook!

      Top 4 Takeaways.

      1. At the start of your career, find a few people you look up to in the company and just observe them. What is their body language, how are they dressing, how do they run a meeting, and how are they interacting with people? You can learn so much just through observation.
      2. Set goals for yourself. You don’t have to tell anyone but it’s so important that you set goals for yourself. Silent pursuance is OK, just be clear and honest with what YOU want to achieve.
      3. Developing as a leader is a process, we learn through experience and we don’t always get it right. For Samantha, being her true, authentic self has been the key to her success. The more she has showed her staff who she is, the more they have showed her who they are and showed up better for the job.
      4. You have to be prepared and ready for your people. It’s a sign of respect to be prepared for the meeting. Use the 15 reminder on Outlook and your phone as a tool to get into the mindset of your meeting. To be extra prepared, review your schedule the night before or in the morning so you know what you signed up for that day.

        5. Keep in Touch with Samantha:

        https://www.instagram.com/s_s_h3/

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-hicks-15093a19/

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        https://www.instagram.com/leadershipisfemale/

        www.leadershipisfemale.com

        Host Emily Jaenson at:

        https://www.instagram.com/emilyjaenson/

        45 min
      5. 10. Wisdom, Leadership, and Storytelling from global CPMO at Stats Perform Nancy Hensley

        On episode 10 of the Leadership is Female podcast I interview Nancy Hensley, a c-suite executive who has worked for IBM and is now Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Stats Perform, a global sports tech company with over 2,000 employees. This episode is all about LEADERSHIP. A favorite topic of the podcast and Nancy really brings more depth and real business examples of how to put your leadership skill to work and where you might look to grow. 

        Check out Stats Perform at https://www.statsperform.com/ and Nancy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley/ 

        Top 4 Takeaways: 

        1. Know what you bring to the table. Think about your strengths, not your limitations. 

        2. The right partner means everything when you are trying to reach the next level as a woman. We often feel like we have to be the ones to do it all when it comes to home life or we don’t ask or we don’t have the right partner so that we can succeed. Have a partner who supports, listens, and understands your career goals so you can achieve your dreams. 

        3. As a leader, manage to the outcome you want your team to achieve. You don’t need to know it all or be the subject matter expert. This is a big shift from a “doer” role to a “leader” role. As a leader, you have to figure out a way to enable the people who work for you to be successful in their specific areas of expertise to achieve the company’s goals. 

        4. Work for people who understand your talents and support you. Overtime, working in the wrong environment can degrade your self confidence. If your boss does not support you, you have to get out and move on so that you can flourish under the right leadership.

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        https://www.instagram.com/leadershipisfemale/

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        Host Emily Jaenson at:

        https://www.instagram.com/emilyjaenson/

        44 min
      6. 9. Resume Revamp and LinkedIn updates with professional resume writer Angela Ashurst-McGee

        Angela Ashurst-McGee is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and the creator of RedRocketResume. On this episode, Angela generously shares with us ALL THE TIPS to take action on crafting a resume and LinkedIn profile that will attract and retain the attention of employers so you land the interview and ultimately the career of your dreams.

        If you want more from Angela, get in touch with her at:

        www.redrocketresume.com

        Insta: @redrocketresume

        Twitter: @redrocketresume

        Facebook: @redrocketresume

        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/redrocketresume/

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        www.leadershipisfemale.com

        Host Emily Jaenson at:

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        34 min
      7. 8. MBA, Toolboxes, and Building Blocks with Lisa Fahey, President and CMO of FanCompass

        As President and CMO of FanCompass, a San Francisco-based sports technology company, Lisa Fahey is a strategic leader who brings classic experience in consumer packaged goods to the business of sport. In addition to rebranding FanCompass in 2016 and driving the company’s international growth and expansion, Lisa became President of the organization in 2018.  Prior to FanCompass, Lisa held leadership roles with Kraft Foods, Pepsico and pre-acquisition growth company Annie’s.  She has extensive background building brands to drive profitable growth and has led FanCompass to expand its product offering and increase its premier roster of professional clubs including Liverpool FC, the Cleveland Browns, Syracuse University and most recently the league-level relationships with MiLB and MLB .  A graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Lisa received an M.B.A. from the D’Amore McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

        Top 4 Takeaways:

        1. Lisa’s career started after she got her MBA. The MBA curriculum differed dramatically from undergrad. She went from learning about a topic to diving into the deep end of research and business practices. Hyper focused to teach critical thinking skills. For Lisa, an MBA was the key to moving into the career she wanted.
        2. Your career is a stack of building blocks. Each block represents a skill acquired or a project completed. Look at your role and ask yourself, which building blocks will I acquire from this position. Work on the blocks, name the blocks, and promote your blocks. A boss or leader can put you in the right role but no one can guide your career as much as you.
        3. On balancing family and career, Lisa took a break from the work force to focus on her family and successfully re entered the workforce at the same level. You can too. Don’t focus on the gap. Focus on what you contributed in the past and what you can bring in the future.
        4. On how to level up, be true to yourself, be authentic, and take ownership and all you have done. Where do the dots of the best accomplishments of your career align? Hone in on those areas and take them to the next level.

          5. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/faheylisa/

          47 min
        5. 7. Career Confidence Coaching with Britt Larsen, Founder of Livlyhood
          Britt Larsen, Career Coach & Creator of Livlyhood, a community for women who work, is a champion of women in the workplace. She hosts the Livlyhood podcast to celebrate working women and to help them find joy in their jobs. Her extensive career in public affairs prepared her to now guide working women to figure out how to get what they want and need from their careers.
          Britt’s Top 4 Takeaways
          Confidence. Look around you and see what you admire about what other people are posting, what do you like about what they are saying or how they are promoting themselves. Bottom line, you have to fight for yourself. Certainly cheer for others but don’t forget to promote your role and your accomplishments.
          On promotion, take your job description and rewrite it for the job you want or the job you are actually doing.  What does my boss need? What do they value? What is really important to the company and my manager? How can I contribute to that goal? Then, how can you attach value?
          When do you make the case to your supervisor for promotion?  Don’t wait until something bad happens like a colleague gets a promotion or you are assigned a really big project beyond the scope of your job. You never want to ask under the pretense of reaction. When you know it’s time: Present the facts.
          Gain confidence. How? Work to break out of your shell by sharing your story. It’s uncomfortable at first so you have to get the reps, and just start. It will get easier! Craft your story. What’s your story? “People enjoy working with me!” or “I am a phenomenal sales person” or “I am resourceful and always come in under budget”. Own your story with confidence and start sharing!
          Follow Britt:
          https://www.livlyhood.com/
          https://www.instagram.com/_livlyhood_/
          https://www.pinterest.com/livlyhood/
          https://www.facebook.com/livlyhood/
          44 min
        6. 6. Negotiation and The Underdog Wins with Rachel Luba, MLB Sports Agent
          On today’s Podcast we speak with Rachel Luba, MLB player agent who’s responsible for the negotiation of the historic Trevor Bauer contract. Among arbitration-eligible players, Trevor became the second-highest-paid starting pitcher in history. Rachel was the first woman who negotiated a contract for a player on the 25-man roster.
          After signing her first client, Trevor Bauer, following the 2019 season, Luba Sports was born. It exists to offer clients hyper-personalized and customizable representation packages and to revitalize a stagnant industry. From her time spent in the ring boxing larger opponents to her fight to break into the baseball industry, Rachel has always embraced the roll of underdog and considers herself a fighter. In addition to helping players maximize their career earnings, she hopes to inspire future generations of women and underdogs to fight for their goals, no matter the odds.
          Rachel is a dynamo. She’ll share with us that time and time again, she did not take no for an answer. When faced with a crossroads, quit or face confrontation and do the work, she took the challenge to face confrontation and do the work. She’s an example that hard work and determination does indeed pay off.  Also, listen to how often she has used negotiation to propel her career forward. She’s got some tips for you and it's a great reminder that if we can sharpen our negotiation skills it's a huge benefit and can put you in the fast lane to career growth.
          Rachel's Quote
          The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, MAKE THEM.
          Rachel's Top 4 Takeaways
          Home Run interview with Rachel Luba, MLBPA Certified Player-Agent at Luba Sports, LLC. After hearing from Rachel I think it is evident that her favorite quote, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, MAKE THEM.” Is abundantly true in Rachel’s life. Take some advice, get out there and MAKE it happen!
          With that, let’s get into the top 4 takeaways from Rachel Luba.
          Seek out and talk to people who are in the industry you want to be a part of. Be curious. Ask questions. Be passionate.
          Do your research, have a specific goal in mind and choose the road that is the most direct path to achieving that goal like Rachel did when she selected the right law school.
          Be a great listener, soak up knowledge and listen but don’t be afraid to contribute. Use your voice! If you have a seat at the table, you have done the work and your opinion matters too. Speak up in meetings and share your thoughts.
          If they can do it, you can do it. Build your confidence. Be bold. Put yourself out there. You can do it! There is a way! If people don’t want to give you the chance, do it yourself. Then, compete against them. Is that powerful or what?
          Rachel's Podcast: https://watch-momentum.com/corkd-up/
          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.luba/
          Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentrachelluba/
          49 min
        7. 5. Sponsorship Mastery with Global Head of Corporate Partnerships at MGM Resorts, Brette Sadler

          Brette began her sports and entertainment career working for the Florida Panthers Hockey Club/Sunrise Sports & Entertainment on a few teams including; ticketing, promotions and marketing partnerships.  She then joined Octagon in the Atlanta office, where she led Home Depot’s partnerships with ESPN College GameDay, select teams, leagues and properties; such as USOC, Falcons, Braves, Hawks, AEG, NASCAR, as well as, oversaw hospitality programming, store events and The Home Depot Foundation Golf Program. Product integration into movies and video games was also a highlight of her time there.

          After her six-year stint in Atlanta, Brette joined UFC in 2011 and led Global Marketing Partnership Activation. A few of the strategic partners on the UFC roster included: A-B, Harley-Davidson, Dodge, AirAsia, Modelo, Monster Energy, BodyArmor and MetroPCS.

          Brette joined MGM Resorts International as Global Head of Corporate Partnership in October 2019.

          Her team manages partnership sales and activation for the MGM enterprise, the WNBA Las Vegas Aces, as well as, beverage partnerships. Their partnership roster includes Coke, PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors, Avis, Panama Jack, American Express, MasterCard, just to name a few. VIP and Group Ticketing for all live events (9,000+) across 37 venues, fall under her purview.

          Brette is a graduate of University of Miami and holds a BS in PR, Psychology and Minor in Sports Management. She is also the Founder and President of the WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Las Vegas Chapter.

          Brette's Top 4:

          1. When you head in for an interview, do all the research on the company that you can and be prepared to articulate where YOUR strengths fit in.
          2. Create two metaphorical boxes, one for people who support you and one for people who don’t. When you feel the naysayers creep in, just put them in the “Don’t Support Me” box.
          3. Don’t be afraid to make a change. For Brette, changes can be made for two main reasons, first, sometimes you have to move on to move up. Meaning, getting the experience you need to grow sometimes does not come from your current employer so keep your eyes open and your mind open to expansion and change, and second, if you no longer align with your company, meaning that you can no longer be “True to YOUR Brand” it's time to go. Don’t ever sacrifice what you stand for for your job.
          4. Some things don’t change. Come in early and stay late. Check with your boss before you leave work.  These behaviors will help you to stand out and show your organization you are willing to go the extra mile.

            5. Keep in touch with Brette on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brette-sadler/

            Don't forget to join the LEADERSHIP IS FEMALE free Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4180083018729749 

            38 min
          5. 4. Reflections Two Decades of Event Experience and New Beginnings with Rae Kauder

            Rae Kauder just concluded a 17 year career with Octagon. She was a key member in managing the largest hospitality program in motorsports (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) and provides hands-on knowledge of motorsports management and negotiation, along with a unique attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under fire. She assisted on Mastercard’s Global Hospitality Team where she has activated high-level programs including business sessions for the Asia-Pacific market in London and Dublin. Other successes include marquee events at the Super Bowl, Final Four, GRAMMY Awards, Latin GRAMMY Awards, UEFA Champions League Finals, Arnold Palmer Invitational, TomorrowLand (Brazil and Belgium) and Copa America. Focused efforts in hosting were divided between high wealth clients, “Priceless Experiences” winners and overseeing the Latin American/Caribbean region. In addition to working with Mastercard, she focused on sponsorship and contract negotiation for Allstate, in which she managed the hospitality for major sponsorship events such as the Allstate Sugar Bowl and National Championship

            She is currently the acting co-President of Women in Sports and Events WISE – Charlotte Chapter where she was a founding member.

            Rae holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida where her focus was on Journalism and Telecommunication with an area of concentration in Public Relations, Travel and Tourism. She is also fluent in Spanish.

            Rae's 4 Key Points are:

            1. On management and being the best manager you can be, be patient, listen, be authentic and true. Learn from your best and worst examples. Learn the qualities that will help you to serve your team the best.
            2. On leadership, trust your team to “get it done” and make the decision to do the work and get the job done together.
            3. Build relationships. This is the most important thing that you can do in your career. Never underestimate the power of networking.
            4. Imposter syndrome is real. The single biggest hurdle in Rae’s career was overcoming the fear of failure. Once that was identified, Rae could stand up to failure, look it in the face, and accept the challenge. Raising your had to say, “I’ll take a stab at that”. That’s when you will win!

              5. Keep in touch with Rae on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rae-kauder-0833361/

              43 min
            5. 3. Succeed in Sales, MiLB, and Family with Jenna Byrnes, Senior VP of the OKC Dodgers

              Jenna Byrnes, the Senior Vice President of the Oklahoma City Dodgers, is dedicated to leading the revenue generating efforts of the organization with emphasis in Ticket Sales, Marketing and Special Events. 

              Byrnes focuses on leadership and professional development for the 50 full-time members of the organization with a focus on internal communication and company culture. She serves as a resource for other industry executives and was recognized as the 2013 and 2015 Pacific Coast League Female Executive of the Year.

              She offers incredible insight including these Top 4 Key Points:

              1. To succeed in sales, you must have fun and be authentic. Show up every day to be the best you can be. The best qualities in a sales person are a positive attitude and curiosity.

              2. As a leader, interview tough. You only get one chance to interview and if you are really serious about adding this person to your team, ask the tough questions. Get a feel for their personality and if they’d be a good fit with your organization. You can never go back and ask those hard questions – so don’t be afraid to interview tough!

              3. When announcing her maternity leave, Jenna put herself in the shoes of her staff. What would they want to know? “How would this affect me?” So, Jenna prepared the plan and had confidence in working the plan. Jenna even included bonus opportunities for staff performance while she was out.

              4. No one can care more about your career path than you. The best way to predict your future is to create it.  How do you do that? Jenna suggests that you think about what you want and make the role for yourself, meaning write your own job description. Use that description as a goal and work toward that next level.  Then make the case, pitch your plan. Make it happen for yourself because no one can care more about your career path than you.

              Follow Jenna on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-byrnes-6a47958/ 

              34 min

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