Leading Dynamic Teams

Women in Leadership Series

Leading Dynamic Teams: Lessons from Sports

There is a lot that corporate leaders can learn from sports, where teamwork, strategy and performance under pressure are paramount. Sports teach us what responsibility looks like.  You learn it by playing your position and doing your job; trusting that you have teammates – whether it be 1, 5, or 10 – next to you doing the same thing. 

We’re bringing together exceptional leaders from both the sports and corporate realms to share invaluable insights on building and leading high-performing teams.

A team succeeds when every member knows, understands and accepts their responsibility on each and every play.

The parallels between sports and business are striking.
To be successful, both require:

Clear goal-setting and strategic planning

Adaptability in the face of changing circumstances

The ability to motivate and inspire others

Effective communication and collaboration

Trust, respect and accountability

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Courtney Banghart

Head Coach of the University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Team

When North Carolina selected Courtney Banghart as the fourth head coach in women’s basketball program history, the University added another outstanding leader to its family of championship-winning head coaches. Banghart, honored by Fortune Magazine in 2015 as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, was announced as the Tar Heel head coach on April 30, 2019.

Heading into the 2024-25 season, her sixth at UNC and 18th as a head coach, her career record stands at 350-159. The Tar Heels are 96-56 over the past five seasons. Banghart has led her team to the NCAA Tournament in 12 of the past 15 seasons.

“Courtney Banghart has proven she knows how to lead students to wins both on and off the court,’’ Carolina Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham said upon her hiring. “She believes in developing strong character and a championship mentality, in recruiting and graduating players who want to serve their community, and in building relationships in and outside of her program.

Kikkan Randall

5-time Olympian and the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing

Kikkan is an American Olympic champion cross-country skier. She has won 17 U.S. National titles, made 29 podiums on the World Cup, and made five trips to the Winter Olympic Games. She won the United States’ first ever cross-country skiing gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Through a journey of 5 Olympics, Kikkan has learned valuable skills that have helped her become an Olympic Champion, return to elite competition after the birth of her son and battle cancer. As an Olympian, active mom and a cancer fighter, she has experienced both the highs and lows of tackling challenges and pursuing excellence at the highest level. Her story is one of perseverance, goal setting, time management and team building.

During Kikkan’s ski career, the US went from no women’s ski team in 2006 to Olympic medal favorites in 2014 and 2018. Along the way, they cultivated a supportive and cohesive team environment that inspired not only the US ski community but other World Cup teams.

Amy Howe

Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel

As CEO of FanDuel, Amy has responsibility for the strategic direction and performance of the company’s core commercial functions across its Sportsbook, Casino, Racing and Daily Fantasy units.

Amy joined FanDuel Group from Live Nation Entertainment where she held several positions of increasing authority culminating as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ticketmaster, the largest division of Live Nation Entertainment. As COO of Ticketmaster, Howe led the digital transformation and modernization of the company’s ticketing platform doubling its growth in gross ticketing value and growing the mobile app install base by 400%.

Amy has applied her competitive spirit gained through gymnastics and cheerleading in high school to business degrees from Cornell and The Wharton School, and then to executive roles, including COO of Ticketmaster and CEO of FanDuel. In 2022, Adweek named Amy one of the most powerful women in sports.

AGENDA

11:00 – 11:50 am

There’s No “I” in Team

Featuring Courtney Banghart

Drawing from her experience coaching at one of the nation’s premier athletic programs, Courtney will share valuable lessons on:

Fostering collaboration and maintaining team focus
Adapting leadership styles to meet evolving team needs
Creating an empowering environment where every team member can excel
Transforming a group of individuals into a true, cohesive team

11:50 am – 12:40 pm

Agility and Resilience

Featuring Kikkan Randall

Kikkan’s journey of perseverance and triumph offers unique insights into:

Maintaining team focus in high-pressure, dynamic environments
Breaking down ambitious goals into manageable steps
Developing mental toughness for navigating corporate challenges
Creating camaraderie and a positive team culture

12:40 – 1:30 pm

From Sports to the Corner Office

Featuring Amy Howe

Amy will bridge the gap between sports and business, sharing strategies on:

Building high-functioning teams with clear communication and aligned goals
Fostering a culture of agility, continuous learning, and innovation
Implementing effective coaching and mentorship in business
Establishing respect, support, and encouragement within teams

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Peer-to-Peer Roundtables

We’ll break into small groups in Zoom meeting rooms for facilitated discussions on the key takeaways from the sessions, share challenges with one another, and help each other create an action plan that benefits from one another’s experiences and lessons. This interactive session will focus on applying the principles of teamwork, trust, and leadership learned from our speakers to real-world business scenarios.

Join us for an impactful program to learn how to:

Foster critical skills in your team, including time management, self-discipline and working with a diverse group of individuals

Avoid team dysfunction and transform a collection of individuals into a true, cohesive team

Master approaches to breaking down ambitious goals into actionable steps for your team

Join the discussion

$ 995 Per Year

$ 295 Per Session

Single Event Session
Session Recording Ondemand
Membership not included

Corporate Memberships are available for a discounted rate for teams of 3+.

The parallels between sports and business are striking.
To be successful, both require:

Join us for an impactful program to learn how to:

Event Series + Membership

Single Session Ticket

The parallels between sports and business are striking. To be successful, both require:

Join us for an impactful program to learn how to:

Event Series + Membership

Single Session Ticket

The parallels between sports and business are striking.
To be successful, both require: