Women Leaders in Sports

We kicked off WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) All-Star Weekend in Chicago! 🏀 Our team is thrilled to be part of the energy - from the Media & Innovation Summit at the Obama Foundation Presidential Campus with Chicago Sky WNBA and our dinner to connect with leaders co-hosted with Populous, DICK’S Sporting Goods, the USA Basketball Foundation. We can’t wait to return October 12–14 for the 2026 Women Leaders in Sports National Convention, where we’ll bring together the women who are leading, shaping, and moving the sports industry FORWARD. See you in Chicago! 💙 https://lnkd.in/ek2J6rDW

🚨Jobs this week! Check out all of our job postings on Women Leaders Job Board: Associate Athletics Director of Compliance- University of Chicago: https://lnkd.in/gmSv6Bsa Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Experience- University of South Carolina: https://lnkd.in/g3bA4JvK Director of Marketing & Fan Experience- University of South Carolina: https://lnkd.in/gKx2SR26 Associate Director of Digital Marketing & Fan Experience- University of South Carolina: https://lnkd.in/g2CpqFMh Manager of Distribution- FEVO : https://lnkd.in/gg89zFQF Deputy/ Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations- University of Chicago: https://lnkd.in/gFuqcBHu Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success- University of Chicago: https://lnkd.in/gBmMRKPx

Confidence. Credibility. Presence. 🚀 Yesterday's Career Catalyst Session with Henna Pryor, CSP gave members actionable strategies to elevate their executive presence, from how they speak to how they show up. Ready for more? Hear from Henna as a featured speaker at our National Convention in Chicago, October 12-14.  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3pqVkDb

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🚨Jobs this week! Check out all of our job postings on Women Leaders Job Board: Head Coach, STUNT & Cheerleading (St. Norbert College): https://lnkd.in/gcafqGzq Assistant Athletic Director (Whitman College): https://lnkd.in/gjneQncY Assistant Coach, Volleyball (University of Chicago): https://lnkd.in/g8xRsmZX Manager, Global Partnership Marketing (Cleveland Cavaliers): https://lnkd.in/giSfjuV9 Women's Wrestling Graduate Assistant (Waldorf University): https://lnkd.in/ge5hVqvH Men's Wrestling Graduate Assistant (Waldorf University): https://lnkd.in/gj7sy3Gd Softball Graduate Assistant (Waldorf University): https://lnkd.in/ggsDYaxP Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant (Waldorf University): https://lnkd.in/gS4KaEhM

We are saddened by the passing of Angie Bennett, whose passion for empowering leaders left an lasting mark on the Women Leaders in Sports community.   Angie was a trusted partner and cherished friend of Women Leaders in Sports. Through her work with our leadership programming, she generously shared her expertise, inspired our members to communicate with confidence, and helped shape the journeys of countless women leaders.   We are grateful for the wisdom, kindness, and friendship she brought to our organization over the years. Our hearts are with her family, the Dardis Communications team, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Angie's legacy will continue to inspire the leaders she helped shape. 💙

We're excited to welcome Pacers Sports & Entertainment as a Women Leaders in Sports Enterprise Member! Pacers Sports & Entertainment continues to set the standard for leadership and innovation across the sports industry, creating opportunities for women to grow, lead, and make an impact at every level and throughout the Indianapolis community. Through this partnership, PS&E employees will have access to Women Leaders in Sports' powerful network, leadership development resources, career-advancing experiences, and industry-leading events designed to help women thrive in sports. A special thank you to Julie Roe Lach and Mel Raines for their leadership, support, and dedication to advancing women in sports. Welcome to the Women Leaders community, Pacers Sports & Entertainment!

Today, Chief Experience Officer Kara Hess sat down with Maya Ozery, Ph.D. and a group of Kansas Athletics interns for an afternoon of connection. Kara shared her career journey before engaging the interns in a discussion about their future goals. Here’s to empowering the next generation of leaders in sports 💚💙

The strongest teams are built on trust. 💙 On this episode of the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast, Nadia Rawlinson, Co-Owner and Operating Chairman of the Chicago Sky, shares her approach to creating high-performing teams where accountability, trust, and continuous learning go hand in hand. Tune in for practical leadership insights on fostering strong cultures, embracing setbacks, and empowering people to do their best work. 🎧 Listen now: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/grQDZg3r Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3mqruXc Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gbvjjPj4

Congratulations to our CEO, Patti Phillips, on being inducted as an Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Official!