In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy — former Division 1 tennis teammates and now the co-founders of LaunchBreak share how mentorship, team values, and authentic leadership are helping women athletes succeed beyond sport.
With over 2000+ members and representation from nearly 700 schools, LaunchBreak supports women who’ve competed in collegiate, national, or professional sports with real opportunities: mentorship, job search guidance, and connection with others.
Teresa and Philippa talk about building trust, creating structure for mentorship, and why sports uniquely prepare women to lead.
Quote: “If you’re a woman athlete, you already have the skills — now it’s about recognizing and using them.” – Teresa Saputo-Crerend
Key takeaways:
- Mentorship works best with clear expectations
- Leadership starts with being a good teammate
- Feedback creates Growth when there’s trust
If you’re a woman athlete who competed at the collegiate, national, or pro level, join LaunchBreak for free today at LaunchBreak.com
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Joel Silverstone is a communication and influence expert, coach, and host of This Feels Right: TFR, a globally ranked podcast on impactful communication and leadership skills with listeners in over 45 countries.
Joel helps leaders confidently connect, influence, and inspire, drawing on his extensive global experience in high-stakes presentations, difficult conversations, leadership presence and team dynamics.
As the founder of TFR Training & Coaching, he has supported leading companies such as Kearney Consulting, RBC, TD, CIBC, Microsoft, and Abbott.
His work has been featured at ATD, I4PL, and DisruptHR, and he regularly shares insights at conferences and through international podcasts.
Beyond his work, Joel is an avid obstacle race participant. He continuously challenges himself on courses and tries to develop new techniques to tackle tough obstacles like the rings.
