#263- Toni Will: Breaking the Ice and Breaking Barriers in Professional Hockey

This episode features Toni Will, General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, a professional hockey team in the ECHL. As one of the few women leading a men's professional sports franchise, Toni brings a unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers in the sports world.This is what we talked about in this episode:• What it takes to manage a professional hockey team • Leading in a traditionally male-dominated industry • Challenges and misconceptions she has faced as a female executive • Creating opportunities for others in the world of professional sports • Her journey as an author and the story behind her book • Personal struggles that shaped her leadership and perspective • The evolving landscape of professional hockey and the ECHLThis episode offers an insightful look at leadership, perseverance, and what it means to pave the way for others while building a successful career in professional sports.