Opening Pathways

SE04 E022 - Breaking Barriers and Creating Your Own Path | Toni Will

November 5, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What happens when your career takes you somewhere you never expected?In this episode, Toni shares her journey from banking and economic development into professional hockey, leadership, coaching, and entrepreneurship. She talks about taking uncomfortable risks, trusting herself, navigating a male-dominated industry, and using uncertainty as an opportunity for growth.Toni also opens up about the values that keep her grounded, the importance of leading with curiosity, and why building a successful life means staying true to who you are.A candid conversation about risk, resilience, authenticity, leadership, and creating your own path.Connect with Tom LeNoble on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlenoble/Visit Tom LeNoble’s website here: tomlenoble.com Listen to Opening Pathways on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NQHGMCSL5hAXKEGiYLYQ1?si=afaa94335cd74d11Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-pathways/id1814079495Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f6bd53c4-ac1e-4e05-b65e-96b04cf21caf#openingpathways #leadership #businessstrategy #teammanagement #professionaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #startupadvice #founderjourney #executivethoughts #missiondrivenwork #bayareabusiness #sanfranciscobusinessOpening Pathways with Tom LeNoble is a podcast for founders, managers, and forward-thinking business leaders who want real insights into leadership, growth, and navigating today’s evolving workplace. Each episode features candid conversations with innovators and executives across industries—sharing lessons on team management, strategy, resilience, and scaling businesses with purpose. Whether you're building a startup, leading a mission-driven organization, or stepping into leadership for the first time, this show helps you stay grounded and inspired. Based in San Francisco, this series highlights voices from the Bay Area and beyond, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to lead effectively in today’s business landscape.

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Opening Pathways and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.