Episode 174: Nina King

Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast. I'm your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports.

Today, I'm joined by an extraordinary leader - Nina King, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University and the incoming Board President of Women Leaders in Sports.

As the first female AD in Duke history, Nina has expanded what leadership looks like at one of the most storied programs in college athletics. After 13 years at Duke - including serving as Chief of Staff to the former AD Kevin White - her performance and preparation positioned her to step into the role when he retired.

In this episode, we frame her journey through our five leadership pillars: Mindset, Presence, Performance, Influence, and Career Strategy.

You'll hear how she's honored tradition while building her own vision for Duke's future - navigating major coaching transitions and leading with steadiness in an industry where, as she says, "uncertainty isn't a season - it's the way of life."

Let's get started - and remember, We Are Women Leaders.