Pepsi Coach's Corner with Michael Rady

A Broyles Award Winner, National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches Founder and Head Football Coach for the University of Maryland, Mike Locksley joins PepsiCo VP of Human Resources, Michael Rady, to give us insight on his three pillars (prepare, promote & produce), the importance of staying consistent, Coach's "No Excuses" philosophy, and even a priceless grilling tip!

PepsiCo VP of Human Resources and Host of the Coach's Corner Podcast, Michael Rady, does a deep dive or "Game Tape Review" into the key concepts that have been shared throughout the past year, since the show's inception. The takeaways emphasized in this episode showcase a centralized theme, which is CARE. With a lifetime of lessons, being the son of a Hall of Fame Coach and 14 years of experience working at PepsiCo, Michael lays out the steps that can be taken by all leaders at any level to help become a more empathetic leader.

Part two of a special two-part episode featuring not only a coach but a former player of his. PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady, sits down with current Head Coach of PSU's Men's Volleyball team, Mark Pavlik, alongside him is former All-American and team Captain, Kevin Hourican, who has more than two decades of experience driving market-leading growth for large organizations and is the CEO of Sysco Corporation. By having a Coach and a former team captain turned proven business leader, you'll get a clear picture of what it takes to be elite at all levels.

Part one of a special two-part episode featuring not only a Coach but a former player of his. PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady, sits down with current Head Coach of Penn State University's Men's Volleyball team, Coach Mark Pavlik, alongside him is former All-American and team Captain, Kevin Hourican, who has more than two decades of experience driving market-leading growth for large organizations and is the CEO of Sysco Corporation. By having a Coach and a former team captain turned proven business leader, you'll get a clear picture of what it takes to be elite at all levels.

With 30 years of coaching experience, 20 years as a Head Coach for several professional teams, including the Golden State Warriors (2002-04) and the Sacramento Kings (2006-07), Coach Musselman helped bring the Arkansas Razorbacks program back to national prominence with an Elite 8 run while finishing ranked among the nation’s top 10 teams in 2020. In this episode, Coach sits down with PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady, to emphasize the importance of learning for peers and mentors, ways to turn passion into a fun, and discusses his long-running family history with PepsiCo.

The second youngest coach in the NBA, who is going on his third season as Head Coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, Coach Taylor Jenkins sits down with PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady, to share the lessons he learned working under NBA Champion coaches, such as Mike Budenholzer and Gregg Popovich. Coach Taylor also discusses how placing care and selflessness above all else has paved his path to becoming one of the youngest coaches in the NBA.

Super Bowl Champion (XX), Two-time NFL Coach of the Year, Former Player, Broadcaster and current Head Coach of the Washington Football Team, Ron Rivera talks with PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady, about how having breadth in career experiences and diversity helps when forming an elite team of talent. Coach also explains the importance of tapping into one's "inner A.P.E." (Attitude, Preparation and Effort) to overcome professional and personal challenges, including his own battle with cancer.

2020 SEC Champion, 2014 SEC Coach of the Year & George Munger award winner, University of Florida Gators Head Football Coach, Dan Mullen sits with PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady to give you an inside look on how to build capability through practice, experience, sticking to your routine and note taking so you and your team are always prepared for the moment.

Two-time NSCAA Coach of the Year, Five-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, Assistant Coach to the U.S. Women's National Team 2020-21 Olympic Qualifiers and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and Head Coach for Penn State University's women’s soccer program, Erica Dambach has led the Nittany Lions to the program's first NCAA title in 2015, 14-straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Coach Dambach sits with PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady to discuss her program's pillars of success while doubling down on the importance of being intentional, creating Individual Development Plans as well as how to flex your style or approach when leading across multiple levels (i.e., collegiate program vs professional team).

Four-time Olympic gold medalist, 16-year WNBA superstar and current VP of Fever Basketball Operations & General Manager, Tamika Catchings along with a true pioneer throughout women’s basketball, Hall of Famer and current Coach of the Indiana Fever, Marianne Stanley take a deep dive with PepsiCo VP of HR, Michael Rady on implementing and creating an elite team culture.