What does it really take to lead at the highest level, while at the same time being true to who you are?In this episode of There Were Signs, Cassie sits down with Shannon Winzer, a trailblazer in the world of high-performance sport. From her early days immersed in athletics to her evolution into a national team coach and now a High Performance Director, Shannon shares a deeply personal and professional journey of resilience, adaptability, and growth.In this episode, Cassie and Shannon explore the challenges of being a woman in leadership, the weight of decision-making in elite sport, and the often-invisible work of balancing career ambition with family life. Shannon opens up about the importance of never closing the door on an athlete’s potential and how her own identity as a coach continues to evolve.Whether you're a coach, a parent, a leader or simply someone navigating career transitions this episode is a powerful reminder that growth often comes in the spaces between roles, titles, and expectations. This episode is much more then volleyball! In this episode, you'll hear about:00:00-Early Sports Memories02:54 – Peaking Late in Sports06:13 – The Shift to Coaching09:01 – Coaching Challenges and Building Empathy13:19 – Balancing Family and Coaching Commitments18:40 – Taking Risks and Saying Yes to Growth28:00 – Arriving in Canada and Starting Over28:35 – Confidence, Support & Mentorship29:14 – Gender Bias in Coaching Roles31:45 – Struggles with Work-Life Balance32:59 – Evolving Coaching Standards and Expectations34:52 – Navigating Identity in Leadership38:08 – Staying Grounded in a Demanding Role48:21 – Full-Circle Reflections51:05- Embracing Uncertainty and the Journey AheadConnect with Cassie:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠@cassiehawrysh⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠Cassie Elise Hawrysh⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠cassiehawrysh.com⁠⁠Connect with Shannon:Instagram: @shannon_winzer

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