40. Having a Growth Mindset with Founder of Coaching Peace Diana Cutaia

Diana Cutaia founded Coaching Peace in 2012 to help leaders and organizations create positive and safe cultures that empower their members to lead with empathy and understanding. 

Prior to founding Coaching Peace, Diana was the Director of Athletics and Sport-based Initiatives for Wheelock College. She has also been the head women’s basketball coach at several colleges including Norwalk Community College where she brought the program to national standing, ranking #1 in the New England region and among the top eight in the nation.

Additionally, Diana as worked with the US Soccer Foundation for years, was a Consultant/Trainer with Special Olympics Oregon, founded the Portland Youth Sports Network, and Consulted for Nike regarding Social Community Impact.

Diana started college at Sacred Heart University and earned a BS in Athletic Administration from Charter Oak State College. She then went on to earn her Masters from Lesley University.

We talk about:

  • The power of mentors and being seen as your authentic self
  • Leading through service and investing in the process rather than the outcome
  • What to do when you find yourself in a toxic work environment

The first book we’re going to tackle for the Madam Athlete book club is Mindset by Carol Dweck. It’s a great tie in to what Diana shares in today’s episode.

(link to Mindset is an affiliate link – meaning it doesn’t cost you anything extra to buy but if you do purchase through the link, I earn a small commission which helps to support the podcast – so thank you1).

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