206. Finding a Career That Brings you Joy (with Monica Lebron)

206. Finding a Career That Brings you Joy (with Monica Lebron)   In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Sue Barber interviews Monica Lebron, who shares her inspiring journey through college athletics, her decision to take a sabbatical, and her passion for writing and coaching. Raised in San Jose, CA, Lebron played softball at Yale University where her intercollegiate athletics career also began as a student worker. She went on to attend Ohio University for her MBA and Master's in Sport Administration and Tulane University for her PhD. Lebron spent 27 years working in college athletics on various Division I campuses before embarking upon her now 2-year sabbatical. Throughout her time away, she has continued to consult within the collegiate athletics space while also coaching and mentoring others along their own career journeys. She also began writing and is in pursuit of her first book deal in 2026. She loves pouring into others and helping them get where they are trying to go. Takeaways Monica Lebron's journey in college athletics began unexpectedly. She discovered her passion for athletics while working as an assistant. Internships played a crucial role in her career development. Taking a sabbatical allowed her to reflect and grow personally. Monica emphasizes the importance of mentorship in her career. She is passionate about writing and has drafted multiple books. Monica aims to help others navigate their career transitions. She believes in the power of positivity and optimism in leadership. Monica's experiences have shaped her desire to coach and mentor others. The book that Monica recommends is Who Better Than You? by Will Packer Other resources mentioned: https://Ajharper.com Follow Monica on social media: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.lebron?_r=1&_t=ZT-93D0jCxJUJZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-lebron-5a7325358? Link to Order Your Journey to Visibility Workbook Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!    Check out my website to order my book and view the  videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected]. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!        If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!