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The Lead with Empower "Podcast Mini-Series" with the Western CT State University Softball Team is designed to hear, first hand, from team members and coaches, the role leadership plays in competitive sport at the collegiate level. Welcome to our 2nd Episode of WestConn Softball Leads with Empower!


We are joined by Rachael Ushka (Junior SS & 2B), Carly Cordova (Sophomore Outfield), and Alexis Resto (Freshman 1B & 3B)
Our conversation begins with a review of the team's "Leadership Areas of Focus" which include (A) improving body language/mindset, (B) improved focus, and (C) teammate-to-teammate accountability. The group shares their insight into how they provide constructive feedback to teammates and how they prefer to receive constructive feedback from teammates and coaches.
We conclude our conversation with a discussion about the team's culture - including how they have benefitted from being WestConn Softball team members and how they hope to contribute to the continued development of the WestConn Softball Program!

The Empower Leadership Team has 22 years of experience facilitating team building programs and leadership development workshops to over 170,000 participants from schools/youth programs, corporations/municipalities, colleges/universities, and athletic teams/programs. Learn more about Empower Leadership at www.leadwithempower.com.

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The Lead with Empower "Podcast Mini-Series" with the Western CT State University Softball Team is designed to hear, first hand, from team members and coaches, the role leadership plays in competitive sport at the collegiate level. Welcome to the 3rd installment of WestConn Softball Leads with Empower!


Coach Heather Stone joins the Lead with Empower podcast for the second time - this time to share her thoughts on the program as they approach the mid-point of their 2023 season.
We open with a quick check-in on the leadership, culture, and performance of Team 46 before Coach Stone shares insight on the impact her military experience have had on her coaching/leadership.
Our conversation shifts towards "leadership areas of focus" identified by Syd, Liv, Grace, Benni, and Bri during our first two episodes with WestConn Softball. Coach Stone shares her thoughts on how her athletes have worked to improve body language, focus, and their ability to hold one another accountable through exceptional communication.
The episode closes with a brief discussion on overcoming fear of failure before Coach Stone shares her "Keep/Stop/Start" items for the second half of the 2023 season.

The Empower Leadership Team has 22 years of experience facilitating team building programs and leadership development workshops to over 170,000 participants from schools/youth programs, corporations/municipalities, colleges/universities, and athletic teams/programs. Learn more about Empower Leadership at www.leadwithempower.com.

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The Lead with Empower "Podcast Mini-Series" with the Western CT State University Softball Team is designed to hear, first hand, from team members and coaches, the role leadership plays in competitive sport at the collegiate level. Welcome to our 2nd Episode of WestConn Softball Leads with Empower!


We are joined by Olivia Bordenaro (Sophomore Pitcher), Grace Parkosewich (Freshman Middle Infielder), and Brianna Malvino (Sophomore 2B/OF).
The trio discusses their return to CT after their week of games in Florida. Olivia, Brianna, and Grace also share insight into how they find balance between academics, athletics, and social life as a student-athletes.
Additionally, the group discusses the importance of preparation before "league-play" begins, and shares their thoughts on the leadership strengths and challenges of the 2023 team!

The Empower Leadership Team has 22 years of experience facilitating team building programs and leadership development workshops to over 170,000 participants from schools/youth programs, corporations/municipalities, colleges/universities, and athletic teams/programs. Learn more about Empower Leadership at www.leadwithempower.com.

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The Empower Leadership Team kicks off our inaugural "Podcast Mini-Series" with the Softball Team from Western Connecticut State University (WestConn). Empower Leadership delivered a start-of-season team building event to the WestConn Softball Team on Saturday March 4th, 2023 and will track their team's performance, over the course of their season, by discussing leadership, team dynamics, and more with their athletes and coaches on the Lead with Empower Podcast!


We are joined by Syd Chenowith (Junior Utility Player) and Benni Tucci (Freshman Middle Infielder)
Syd and Benni were two stand-out performers during our team building event on 3/4/23, and they join us to discuss the start of their season in Florida
We learn about the highlights and challenges from their first 12 games, discuss their team's dynamic thus far, and identify some positive leadership actions, and "traps" to avoid, that will help them maintain momentum from their 8-4 start!

The Empower Leadership Team has 22 years of experience facilitating team building programs and leadership development workshops to over 170,000 participants from schools/youth programs, corporations/municipalities, colleges/universities, and athletic teams/programs. Learn more about Empower Leadership at www.leadwithempower.com.

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The Empower Leadership Team is back with another uplifting and empowering episode of the Lead with Empower Podcast. Operations Manager Ron Davis and President/GM Dan Jaskot aim to provide tools and tips to simplify your leadership skill development and touch on the following topics:


An update from one of our most recent events - Sports Leadership and Team Building Training with Coach Heather Stone and the Western Connecticut State University's Softball Team
The most recent Lead with Empower Blog Article - "Leadership Positions Available - Superheroes Need Not Apply"
3 Daily Actions that will improve your leadership skill development
Strengthening grit and resiliency through the "Keep/Stop/Start" method of skill development/improvement

The Empower Leadership Team has 22 years of experience facilitating team building programs and leadership development workshops to over 170,000 participants from schools/youth programs, corporations/municipalities, colleges/universities, and athletic teams/programs. Learn more about Empower Leadership at www.leadwithempower.com.

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An uplifting leadership discussion with Empower Leadership's Operations Manger, Ron Davis, and President/GM, Dan Jaskot touching on the following topics:


Recent Empower Leadership programs, including leadership development for a group of 5th and 6th graders and after-school enrichment programming at two different middle schools.
Tuckman's Stages of Group Development and aligning experiences to match the needs of individuals/groups/teams
"Leading With Honor" by Lee Ellis; including a key responsibility of leaders and our thoughts on leadership being "caught vs. taught"
Providing the right amount of "stressors" in leadership training and team building experiences.

The Empower Leadership Team has 22 years of experience facilitating team building programs and leadership development workshops to over 170,000 participants from schools/youth programs, corporations/municipalities, colleges/universities, and athletic teams/programs. Learn more about Empower Leadership at www.leadwithempower.com.

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