In this episode, we chat with former professional soccer player, keynote speaker, and performance coach Joanna Lohman. Bonus: we recorded on her birthday! Jo shares her journey from a college soccer star engaged to a man to a self-identified “celesbian” who travels the world inspiring global organizations. We discuss the value of stepping out of the boxes people put you in and giving others the space to do the same.

We explore a form of allyship rarely discussed.! We chat about bringing your whole self to work, how to release and rebuild an identity, and what we can learn from crabs molting (it is Cancer season, after all!)  This conversation is full of wisdom and heart, and we are so excited to share it with you as our grand finale episodes of Season 2.

Untraining: The idea that we have one identity to fit into.

Training: We change throughout our lives and rather than fearing these changes, they can lead to greater confidence.What we will explore in this episode: 

• Being in a constant state of “becoming.”
• Why working from the inside out is the greatest point of impact.
• How trust is the opposite of putting someone in a box.
• Identity as an orientation, not a destination. 
• How to adjust the dials as the DJ of your own life. 
• The misperception of authenticity – it doesn’t mean showing up the same way all the time!
• Identifying your values and acting in a way that aligns with them. 
• How to intentionally practice self-reflection (hint: it’s about consistency over intensity!)
• Finding a new part of your identity in parenthood. 
• What is one step you can take today to explore a different dimension of who you are? 

 Guest Bio: Joanna Lohman is a global keynote speaker and performance coach building a new generation of authentic leaders who redefine success. She is a former professional soccer player and member of the United States Women’s National Team.

During her 16-year professional career, she built a platform for social impact and became the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired. She is the author of "Raising Tomorrow's Champions", a parenting and life lessons book as told through the eyes of the greatest women's soccer players of all-time.

Joanna is also a human rights activist and a Sport Diplomat traveling the world to run programs in less developed nations. As a performance coach and professional speaker, she has shared her message with organizations all over the world, including: The Minnesota Vikings, The Human Rights Campaign, Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Qualcomm, Lifetime Television, American Staffing Association, and schools and universities nationwide.

She has been featured on national television and radio across the globe including CNN, Fox 5 DC, and Sirius XM as a leading voice in sports, equality, inclusion, and leadership. According to tennis legend Billie Jean King, "Joanna is a bold and dynamic force for good. Her courage to fight for social justice, live authentically and inspire others to do the same is at the core of her commitment to create tremendous positive change."

She now takes on her greatest adventure yet as wife to Melodie and parent to her daughter Luna and dog, Dewey. 

Connect with  Joanna:
https://joannalohman.com/  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalohman/
 https://rtcsoccer.com/