Episode 174: Nina King
About this episode
Nina King discusses her journey as the first female AD at Duke University and her vision for the future of the program.
Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast. I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I'm joined by an extraordinary leader - Nina King, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University and the incoming Board President of Women Leaders in Sports. As the first female AD in Duke history, Nina has expanded what leadership looks like at one of the most storied programs in college athletics. After 13 years at Duke - including serving as Chief of Staff to the former AD Kevin White - her performance and preparation positioned her to step into the role when he retired. In this episode, we frame her journey through our five leadership pillars: Mindset, Presence, Performance, Influence, and Career Strategy. You'll hear how she's honored tradition while building her own vision for Duke's future - navigating major coaching transitions and leading with steadiness in an industry where, as she says, "uncertainty isn't a season - it's the way of life." Let's get started - and remember, We Are Women Leaders.
People in this episode
Host: Patti Phillips
Guest: Nina King
Topics covered
- leadership
- athletics
- women in sports
- career strategy
- coaching transitions
Keywords
- Nina King
- Duke University
- women leaders
- athletics
- leadership pillars
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Duke University, Women Leaders in Sports
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