Live Greatly Tennis Champion Ilana Kloss | Peak Performance and Mental Well-Being with the CEO of Billie Jean King Enterprises
Are you curious about what it takes to be a world champion and successful business leader? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Ilana Kloss, former world No. 1 doubles player, US Open doubles champion and the CEO of Billie Jean King Enterprises. Kristel and Ilana discuss peak performance, navigating pressure, some of Ilana's big learning lessons around mental well-being and happiness as an elite athlete and business leader, as well as words of wisdom for women looking to take on leadership positions and more! Tune in now!
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- A look into Ilana's background and transitioning from being a tennis player to being a business leader
- Some of the big learning lessons and insights into peak performance and success from Ilana's time as a tennis player
- Insights into mental wellness and mindset in high pressure situations
- Advice for women wanting to step into leadership positions
- Tips for navigating self doubt
- A look into Billie Jean King Enterprises
- How to support women’s sports and female athletes
- The importance of separating who you are from your performance
- The struggles Ilana faced on the tennis court
- How to handle high pressure situations
- Importance of following your passion
- Why Ilana thinks you should follow the money
About Ilana Kloss:
Ilana Kloss is the CEO of Billie Jean King Enterprises, where she leads business development and oversees strategic partnerships. From 2001-2018, Ilana was the CEO & Commissioner of World TeamTennis, managing both the professional sports league and nationwide grassroots recreational programs. A former world No. 1 doubles player and US Open doubles champion, Ilana is actively involved in the Women’s Sports Foundation as a member of the executive board and past WSF board chair. A member of both the National and International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, she was named Sports Businesswoman of the Year by the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center. Ilana is a part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks and Angel City Football Club and serves on the executive board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She also is a past advisor to the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association.
Website: https://www.billiejeanking.com/bjk-enterprises/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilanakloss?lang=en
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillieJeanKing
About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at Bank of America, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank, and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, and Podcast Magazine, has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, and Ticker News. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here.
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