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Episode Synopsis
Episode 5 of “The Sports PR Huddle” focuses on rising in the ranks of communications roles and reflections on the journey. The focus of this conversation is on Gabriela (Gaby) Lozada, the Director of Communications for the Tampa Bay Rowdies. She helps give insight to our title this week: “From Coordinator to Manager: Building Your Leadership Skills”Gaby’s ascension from a coordinator to a managerial role (and then director and beyond), delivers insights on navigating career goals, the significance of feedback and the balance between professional aspirations and personal life. The honesty of the episode shines through as the conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of working in sports PR, offering valuable lessons for aspiring professionals. ****Some listener takeaways should you tune-in:1. The importance of adaptability in career paths.2. Leadership requires showing others your potential and taking ownership.3. Transitioning from hands-on roles to management can be challenging.4. Learning to hold staff accountable is a work in progress.5. Being open to feedback is important for personal growth.Notable Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to Leadership in Sports PR01:11: Gaby’s Journey in Sports Communications04:58 Transitioning from Coordinator to Manager08:41 Finding Your Path in Sports PR12:45 The Importance of Networking in Sports16:30 Developing Leadership Skills21:24 Navigating Feedback and Self-Awareness24:06 Balancing Career Goals and Personal Life30:38 The Intersection of Career and Personal Timelines31:39 Balancing Career Aspirations and Personal Life34:06 Transitioning from Coordinator to Manager39:40 Navigating Leadership Styles in Sports PR43:49 The Challenges of Managing a Team50:18 Learning and Growing as a Leader56:49 Celebrating 50 Years of the Rowdies
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