In the 2025 WISTCA Keynote, Olympic gold medalist and world champion Lashinda Demus delivers a powerful and heartfelt message that challenges traditional views of coaching, success, and leadership. Through her journey as an elite athlete, mentor, and advocate, Michelle shares how vulnerability, resilience, and purpose have shaped the way she uplifts and inspires others.
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Syllabus
- The Power of Belief and the Role of High School Coaches
- Combating Doubt and Raising Standards
- From Humble Hustle to Olympic Trials
- Olympic Setbacks and a Life-Changing Surprise
- The Pain of Almost: Comeback, Injury, and Letting Go
- From Hurdles to Coaching Her Kids
- Brutal Honesty, Coaching Passion, and Lasting Legacy
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