The Game-Changing Assist: Leadership Lessons from the Court to the Boardroom

What if the secret to a high-trust, highly collaborative, results-driven corporate team is hidden in the drills of a Division I basketball practice?

And what if the key to resilience isn't just "bouncing back" to where you were, but "bouncing forward" into something better?

In this episode, we sit down with Angela Lewis, a former professional basketball player and coach turned corporate leadership advisor and author. Angela brings the intensity and discipline of the court into the workplace, helping teams understand how to leverage their "game-changing assists" to drive growth, harmony and high performance.

• The Culture of Winning: Angela breaks down why honesty in feedback and a shared vision are the bedrock of successful teams.

• Confidence vs. Competence: Why it's okay (and even healthy) to NOT feel confident in every area of your role.

• The "Go-For-It Muscle": Practical advice for young women entering leadership.

• Feedback Loops: What corporate teams can learn from the "micro-doses" of feedback used in sports.

At the heart of Angela's coaching is the 6V Framework, a roadmap for moving teams from a state of struggle to a state of success:

• Valley: Conducting an honest assessment of how you got to a challenging point.

• Vision: Defining exactly where you want to go next.

• Voice: Managing the mindset and communication style of the team.

• Value: Aligning your daily actions with the ultimate goal.

• Volunteering: Sharing knowledge and helping teammates grow.

• Victory: Tracking the "small wins" that build the confidence needed for the big goal.

• LinkedIn: Angela R. Lewis

• Website: angelarlewis.com

• Book: The Game Changing Assist

• Upcoming Book! A Ball and A Chance - Children's book releasing in March