NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In the latest episode of Grey Matter, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley joins Consello Founder, Chairman, and CEO Declan Kelly to reflect on over three decades at the highest levels of women’s basketball. A four-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time national champion, Staley built her career around an uncompromising desire to win and an openness to taking different paths to victory. Her move into coaching taught her that the instincts that make a player successful do not always translate to impactful leadership. Instead, a focus on empathy and adaptability has defined her long-term success.

As a player growing up in North Philadelphia, Staley built her competitive drive by repeatedly learning from discomfort, setbacks, and change. She speaks candidly about the losses that have stayed with her, often longer than the victories, and how those experiences sharpened her mindset.

As a coach, Staley constantly reconsiders the assumptions that served her well on the court and listens closely to what each of her players needed. She has brought that flexibility to the University of South Carolina, while maintaining the standards she believes are necessary to win. Leading has required her to adapt her approach and invest meaningful time in aligning players and the people around them, including parents, trainers and agents, so everyone understands their role in supporting the team’s success.

Her conversation with Kelly explores how lessons from all chapters of her career have shaped her understanding of what it takes to lead. Throughout, Staley makes the case that empathy and high standards are not at odds, and the combination of both is what makes winning possible. The full episode is available at Consello.com and on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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