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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 46 MIN

Hall of Fame Leadership with Sue Enquist

from The Department Chair Leadership Podcast · host Dr. Chris Jochum

In this episode of the Department Chair Leadership Podcast, I sit down with a true icon of American sports, Sue Enquist.With over 45 years of experience at UCLA as a student,coach, administrator, and professor, Sue is a 6-time Hall of Famer and an 11-time NCAA Softball Champion. Holding the NCAA career record for winning percentage, her legacy extends far beyond the diamond. Most recently, she served as a consultant for the USA Volleyball Women’s National Team, guiding them to their historic first-ever Gold Medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a Silver Medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Beyond her legendary coaching career, Sue is a former professional surfer, a successful entrepreneur owning three companies, and a dedicated advocate serving on numerous non-profit boards. Whether you are leading a department, a classroom, a school, a Fortune 500 Company, or an Olympic team, Sue’s blend of competitive fire and leadership wisdom offers a masterclass in building a culture of excellence.https://www.sueenquist.com/Dr. Chris Jochum ⁠⁠Book Chris for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠⁠⁠Get Chris’ Newest Book—You Don’t Have to Leave to Lead: A Practical Guide to Teacher Leadership⁠⁠⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠YouTube

In this episode of the Department Chair Leadership Podcast, I sit down with a true icon of American sports, Sue Enquist.With over 45 years of experience at UCLA as a student,coach, administrator, and professor, Sue is a 6-time Hall of Famer and an 11-time NCAA Softball Champion. Holding the NCAA career record for winning percentage, her legacy extends far beyond the diamond. Most recently, she served as a consultant for the USA Volleyball Women’s National Team, guiding them to their historic first-ever Gold Medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a Silver Medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Beyond her legendary coaching career, Sue is a former professional surfer, a successful entrepreneur owning three companies, and a dedicated advocate serving on numerous non-profit boards. Whether you are leading a department, a classroom, a school, a Fortune 500 Company, or an Olympic team, Sue’s blend of competitive fire and leadership wisdom offers a masterclass in building a culture of excellence.https://www.sueenquist.com/Dr. Chris Jochum ⁠⁠Book Chris for your next event⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠⁠⁠Get Chris’ Newest Book—You Don’t Have to Leave to Lead: A Practical Guide to Teacher Leadership⁠⁠⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠YouTube

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