Changing The Game

#35: Former Princeton National Champion rower, Division I coach, and leadership coach Madeline Davis Tully believes confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you earn through action. In this episode of Changing the Game, Madeline shares what years of competing, coaching championship teams, and now coaching ambitious professionals have taught her about leadership, identity, and sustainable high performance. From navigating life after sport to learning when working harder isn't the answer, this conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone ready to take the next step in their career.

In this episode:
  • Why confidence is built through action, not mindset
  • Transitioning from athlete to professional
  • Leadership lessons from coaching championship teams
  • How to stop feeling stuck in your career
  • Why doing less can actually help you achieve more
  • Finding purpose after sport
  • Building a career that's aligned with your values

Whether you're a former athlete, an emerging leader, or simply someone chasing your next level, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, success, and leadership.

Follow Madeline:
MDT Leadership: https://www.mdtlead.com/
Substack: https://mdtlead.substack.com/ 

What is Changing The Game?

Changing the Game is a podcast that highlights bold, inspiring women who are redefining leadership and carving their own paths across different industries, backgrounds, and life chapters.

Hosted by Jordan Duren, each episode dives deep into the stories of female leaders who have navigated transitions, taken risks, and challenged the status quo. From corporate trailblazers to creative entrepreneurs, these women share the real, unfiltered truths behind their journeys—what it took, what they learned, and what they’d tell the next woman ready to rise.

If you’re ready to break the mold, own your story, and lead with purpose, this show is for you.

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About Shift Group:

Shift Group bridges the gap between military veterans, former athletes, and the business world through coaching and career upskilling. Our mission is to help these individuals unlock their unique skills and experiences and match them with top-tier companies in need of resilient, coachable, and team-oriented professionals.

The Shift Connect platform accelerates learning and streamlines the hiring process by connecting employers with pre-vetted candidates who are ready to excel. Customers reduce hiring time, lower costs, increase growth rates, and improve retention. Shift Group is committed to helping businesses build high-performing teams and supporting veterans and athletes in their career development.

Discover how Shift Group can transform your hiring process and unlock the potential of exceptional talent. Visit us at shiftgroup.io to learn more.