What does it mean to lead like an athlete? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Shanarra sits down with the incredible Lisa Willis, a retired WNBA player turned executive leadership coach. From shooting three-pointers in packed arenas to coaching execs in boardrooms, Lisa brings a fresh, no-fluff perspective on performance, self-worth, and redefining success.Together, Shanarra and Lisa unpack the gritty and often messy journey of transition, identity loss, and rediscovery. You’ll hear real talk on grieving past identities, the pressure of proving your worth, and how building routines (with room for flexibility) can be a game-changer on and off the court.And yes, we talk about public speaking, putting your mask on first, and how knowing the score (literally and metaphorically) changes how you play. You’ll walk away with gems you didn’t even know you needed.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to The Goode Guide: Your ultimate career companion 01:15 – Meet Lisa Willis: From Long Beach to the WNBA and beyond 04:25 – Lisa’s transition from athlete to coach to corporate powerhouse 08:42 – How basketball shaped Lisa’s leadership coaching philosophy 12:10 – The performance trap: Why success starts with your own definition 16:03 – Identity vs. Role: Knowing who you are beyond the title 21:40 – Self-worth, KPIs, and why your job doesn't define you 26:15 – You bring your whole self to work — and why that’s okay 31:02 – Routines as guardrails: Creating structure without suffocating growth 36:50 – When rigidity stops serving you: Lisa’s turning point in 2022 41:12 – The power of grieving what you've outgrown 45:35 – Leadership training drills: The 3 keys to becoming game-ready 50:28 – Public speaking = Leadership. Period. 55:11 – Shanarra’s epiphany: You can’t lead if people can’t hear you 58:32 – Lisa’s advice to her younger self: "You are already enough." 1:01:14 – Where to find Lisa and stay connected👑 Follow Lisa:Website: www.lisacwillis.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawillis40/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisacwillis

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