Networking in Louisville
2nd Wednesday of the Month
11:30am-1:00pm

October Topic: Learning to Surf: What Major League Baseball Can Teach Women About Business

Are you a woman business owner ready to tackle the unique challenges and ride the waves of success? This exciting event is designed just for you! Research highlights that women entrepreneurs face persistent issues like gender stereotypes, bias, limited access to capital, and gaps in networking and mentorship, all while juggling the demands of their businesses and personal lives.

But here’s the good news: while we can’t stop the waves, we can learn to surf! 🏄‍♀️ Join us for a dynamic networking event focused on empowering women in business through the practice of mental performance training. You’ll discover how to develop and apply essential mental skills to minimize disruptions, maximize your potential, and enhance your overall performance.

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, build valuable relationships, and equip yourself with transformative tools to navigate the entrepreneurial journey confidently. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your business and inspire each other to thrive! Secure your spot now for an unforgettable experience where resilience meets networking and empowerment! 💪🌈

Learning Objectives:

• Objective 1: Learn about the evolution of the field of mental performance
• Objective 2: Learn about the performance equation and how minimizing disruptions can maximize potential and work and optimize performance
• Objective 3: Learn evidence-based mental performance strategies used by professional athletes that can be applied with “corporate athletes”

About Vanessa

Dr. Vanessa Shannon is a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) with almost 20 years of experience. She is passionate about helping people, athletes, managers, executives, teams, companies, and organizations optimize their performance. Over the past 11 years, Dr. Shannon has held applied positions with IMG Academy, the University of Louisville Athletic Department, and the Cincinnati Reds. She spent the first 8 years of her career in academia as a department chair at Tennessee Wesleyan University and a faculty member at West Virginia University. Dr. Shannon holds a PhD in Education with a specialization in Performance Psychology from the University of Tennessee, a MS in Exercise Psychology from Kansas State University, and a BA in Health and Human Performance from Rice University where she was a member of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Team.

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