Fixin' Your Crown Boo! Podcast

Navigating the people side of leading teams requires the courage to trust your instincts and challenge the status quo. In Episode 9 of Season 2, we sit down with Toni Will to discuss how to break through male-dominated industries and lead with radical authenticity.

Episode Summary: Toni Will is a speaker, executive coach, and the first female General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings professional hockey team. She brings over 25 years of experience to the table, spanning executive leadership, banking, and professional sports.

Her journey has required immense resilience. Toni has faced incredibly difficult professional environments, including navigating sexual harassment early in her career and learning how to lead when she was the only woman in the boardroom.

Today, Toni is deeply passionate about lifting women up in professional sports. Whether you are trying to overcome micromanagement, figure out how to navigate an uncomfortable workplace situation, or simply learn how to pause and reflect, this conversation provides practical insights.

Toni explains her "macro-management" style and details why giving your team autonomy is the ultimate key to a highly engaged organization. In this episode, we cover:• How to handle situations where your professional boundaries are crossed.• The definition of a "macro-manager" and why trust drives better team results.• Why pausing to reflect when you find yourself in the majority is critical for leaders.• How to stop shrinking in male-dominated environments and confidently own your space.

Resources & Links:• Connect with Toni Will: LinkedIn: | • Book a Strategy Call with JD: the Leadership Identity Assessment: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsquaredelevateconsulting.substack.com