Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes Jen Hardy, who shares her inspiring journey from being a high school soccer player in Austin, Texas, to becoming a successful coach and leader.
Jen talks about her challenging yet transformative experience at Schreiner University, where she transitioned from playing to coaching soccer. She elaborates on how she developed her leadership skills, the lessons learned from coaching, and how she addressed her shortcomings to support her athletes better. After leaving public education, Jen co-leads the Academy of MotivAction, focusing on supporting high-stress professionals in overcoming burnout and building resilience. She also discusses her recent honor of giving the commencement speech at Schreiner University and her key message on the importance of self-identity beyond professional achievements.
Key highlights:
- Early Life and Journey to Kerrville
- College Soccer Experience at Schreiner
- Transition to Teaching and Coaching
- Coaching Philosophy and Growth
- Current Career and Business Ventures
- Commencement Speech and Reflections
Resources:
Jen Hardy on LinkedIn
Other Hill Country Network Podcasts
Texas Hill Country Podcast Network
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