Challenges Being A Woman And Managing A Men’s Pro Hockey Team - Pro Hockey General Manager Toni Will

Toni Will is the General Manager of the Kalamazoo K-Wings, a professional men’s hockey team in Michigan. She’s one of the few women in the country leading at that level in a male-dominated sport. Toni’s built her career on grit, leadership, and a genuine love for the game. She’s helped shape the K-Wings into a respected, community-driven organization.LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS:What part of Toni's story hit you the hardest?- @KickinItWithKeenerPodcast  #021 - Toni WillFULL EPISODE – Watch or Listen: https://youtu.be/ycDfYFm5-hUSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19uUb8w3qwUqPNm92Rbg2E?si=g4cQKAbZRPiailE7mOmSdwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kickin-it-with-keener/id1793261186-Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Tony Will and the K-Wings02:56 Tony's Journey to Becoming GM05:54 Navigating Challenges as a Female Leader08:52 The Importance of Community and Diversity in Sports12:00 Transitioning to a New Arena and Future Aspirations14:57 The Role of Players and Team Dynamics17:58 Personal Growth Through Sports and Challenges20:48 The Impact of COVID-19 on the K-Wings23:57 Innovative Community Engagement Initiatives27:08 The Business of Minor League Hockey30:05 Triathlon and Personal Challenges32:56 Conclusion and Reflections on Leadership41:46 From Gymnastics to Entrepreneurship43:36 The Journey of Lifestyle Coaching45:11 Balancing Family and Career46:23 The Importance of Delegation48:04 Investing in Personal Growth49:49 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome51:55 The Art of Public Speaking54:52 Empowering Women in Sports57:00 Navigating Challenges in a Male-Dominated Field01:01:02 Future Aspirations and Community Impact-Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Noah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahkeener/TikTok: @kickinitwithkeenerTwitter: https://x.com/noahkeenersPodcast Twitter: https://x.com/kickitwitkeenerPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/kickinitwithkeener/Email: [email protected] for weekly episodes featuring real conversations with real people: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5uQ-UjRv8-z5OPoB3UlaA