The Journey: Leaders In College Athletics Share Their Wisdom

In this monthly conversation series, CSA Search & Consulting's executive leadership team sit down with special guests from across the intercollegiate athletics, professional sports and higher education landscapes to discuss on their unique career journeys, including the challenges and the triumphs experienced along the way; offer advice for up-and-coming administrators; and reflect on the changing industry landscape.

The Journey: Leaders In College Athletics Share Their Wisdom is a business podcast hosted by CSA Search & Consulting, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CSA Search & Consulting hosts The Journey: Leaders In College Athletics Share Their Wisdom, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  The Journey: Michael Benson

  Jan 28, 202626 minS2

  <p>West Virginia President Michael T. Benson sits down with CSA Senior Consultant and former North Carolina State University Chancellor Dr. Randy Woodson for a candid conversation about his experience as a student-athlete, his commitment to scholarship, and his journey to the president's office - which began with his first job after graduate school: roofing houses. Benson: "We'd get started early, at 5 o'clock in the morning because the shingles would get so hot by noon, and I was talking to one of my co-workers. It turns out his dad worked at the University of Utah in fundraising... that led to...

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  The Journey, Season 2: Bill Polian

  Dec 3, 202532 minS2

  <p>Welcome to Season 2 of The Journey Podcast! In this episode, CSA Search & Consulting Founder and Chairman Todd Turner sits down with Bill Polian, a Hall of Fame NFL executive who served as President of the Indianapolis Colts and General Manager of three clubs - the Colts, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills. Polian, who began his career as a scout, was awarded the NFL Executive of the Year honor six times and served as GM and President of the Colts during the team's Super Bowl XLI win in 2007. Bill and Todd discuss the current state of the game at both...

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  The Journey, Episode 13: Bryan Blair

  Aug 28, 202536 minS1

  <p>In this episode, CSA Search & Consulting President Drew Turner catches up with Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan Blair. They have an in-depth conversation from Bryan's journey from growing up in South Carolina, to law school to rise to the big chair at Toledo. His perspective was shaped by his parents as his mom was his middle school principal and his dad an entrepreneur. Bryan shares candidly about his approach in preparing and interviewing for an AD job. His insight on what to do when you’ve heard the word no will leave you encouraged and empowered.</p>

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  The Journey, Episode 13: Bryan Blair

  Aug 28, 202536 minS1

  <p>In this episode CSA Search and Consulting President Drew Turner catches up with Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan Blair. They have an in-depth conversation from Bryan's journey from growing up in South Carolina, to law school to rise to the big chair at Toledo. His perspective was shaped by his parents as his mom was his middle school principal and his dad an entrepreneur. Bryan shares candidly about his approach in preparing and interviewing for an AD job. His insight on what to do when you’ve heard the word no will leave you encouraged and em...

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  Episode #12

  The Journey, Episode 12: Dan Bartholomae

  Jun 27, 202542 minS1

  <p>"Growing up, I was always drawn to leadership." That's Western Michigan Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae in conversation with CSA Vice President for Consulting Dr. Brad Bates. In this episode of The Journey, Dan and Brad reflect on Dan's journey from Indiana University Public Policy student to the big chair, with stops at Pittsburgh and Oregon State along the way. Dan shares the story of how he skipped his senior year spring break to shadow athletic administrators at Pitt and discusses the best advice he ever received from Oregon State AD Scott Barnes: "Get out of...

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