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.
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