Dr. Allison Barber: The President Behind Caitlin Clark's Draft and the Fever's Rise — and Her Boldest Mission Yet, Building Marvella
What does it take to transform a team, ignite a movement, and build a future that didn’t exist before? In this episode, Linnea Jungnelius sits down with Dr. Allison Barber – trailblazing leader, ex-president of the Indiana Fever, and now the force behind Marvella Academy, the first-of-its-kind youth sports and leadership campus built entirely for girls. From reimagining a professional sports franchise to shaping the next generation of leaders, Allison shares lessons from the locker room, the boardroom, the Pentagon, and beyond. Her stories reveal how vision, conviction, and the courage to show up, again and again, can create lasting impact in business, sports, and life.What You’ll Learn:How to reimagine and rebuild a brand from the ground upThe framework used to turn fans into loyal, lifelong advocatesHow to prepare your team for a transformational "lightning strike" moment and sustain itWhy the best leaders show up in the community, not just the corner officeHow investing in girls' sports creates a talent pipeline for future CEOs and leadersTimecodes:00:00 Intro00:11 Guest Introduction: Dr. Allison Barber01:16 Transforming the Indiana Fever: Rebuilding & Strategy01:39 Building a Championship Culture: The Three C’s02:17 Leadership Lessons: Vision, Strategy, and Patience04:34 The Caitlin Clark Moment: Preparing for Transformation08:54 Building Belief: Fans, Culture, and the “Movable Middle”14:17 Shaping a Winning Culture: Optimism & Fundamentals16:55 What Matters Most in Leadership: Integrity24:13 9/11: Leading Through Crisis28:24 The Mission Behind Marvella Academy34:17 Marvella’s Best-in-Class Approach35:51 The Business of Youth Sports39:57 What’s Next: Marvella Mobile & Campus Launch40:54 The Surge in Women’s Sports: What’s Fueling It?45:11 Advice for Women in Sports Leadership49:20 Book & Podcast Recommendations50:05 Marvella’s Legacy: Empowering Girls52:58 Lightning Round: Personal ReflectionsResources:Dr. Allison Barber: Website: https://www.marvellasports.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-barber-phd-06201a2/Linnea Jungnelius: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/linneajungneliusX: https://x.com/itslinneaExplore the Podcast: Spotify: https://acertitu.de/dr-allison-barber-spotify-podcastApple Podcasts: https://acertitu.de/dr-allison-barber-apple-podcastBlog: https://acertitu.de/dr-allison-barber-blogFound Value? 👍Tap Like. And Subscribe: https://acertitu.de/rate-brilliant-people-podcastStay Updated on Acertitude: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/acertitudeX: https://www.x.com/acertitudeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acertitudeWebsite: https://www.acertitude.com
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