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Charli Turner Thorne      

Legendary Basketball Coach & 2-Time Pac-12 "Coach of the Year"

Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne has been sharing her expertise on leadership and inspiring people to be all they can be for the last 25 years. As the winningest coach in ASU women’s basketball history, Turner Thorne holds the second-most career wins in the Pac-12, has received the Pac-12 “Coach of the Year” award twice, and has been inducted into the ASU Hall of Fame. In addition to tremendous success on the court, she has been heralded for her impact beyond basketball – embracing the community and building a program that motivates her team in every aspect of life. In entertaining and informative presentations, Turner Thorne tailors her remarks to businesses and organizations of all kinds, speaking to the unique goals of her audience.

In her coaching and consultations, Turner Thorne is sought-after for her insights on building a Championship Culture. She has used her ability to manage her large and diverse staff – and consistently field winning teams at the highest level – to help numerous corporate clients, leaders in education, and other eclectic populations create winning strategies to have a healthy culture and maximize success. Turner Thorne shares practical takeaways and actionable strategies for values-discovery, setting high standards, improving communication skills, and maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing that resonate with audiences of all kinds.

Speech Topics

Be Yourself – Know Yourself– Lead Yourself

Celebrated women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne is renowned for her winning record and for the impact she’s made on her team through her leadership and motivation. Turner Thorne has created a life philosophy – ‘Be Yourself – Know Yourself – Lead Yourself’ – which is the foundation for her success, as well as the success she has inspired in others.

Leadership: How to Create a Championship Culture

Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne shares her high-level perspective on what it means for any organization to develop what she calls a “Championship Culture.” From identifying values, to setting high standards, to building an actionable strategy, Turner Thorne motivates audiences to trust that “Who You Are” leads to “What You Do” in this riveting talk.

Winning Strategy: The 5 L’s

Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne has been helping corporate clients, leaders in education, and other populations create winning leadership strategies to ensure healthy workplace cultures while maximizing success. In this entertaining and informative talk, Turner Thorne breaks down her framework for the 5 L’s – Listen, Learn, Labor, Laugh, and Love – and empowers audiences of all kinds.

Winning Strategies for Mental Wellbeing

In this compelling talk, legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne shares her actionable strategies for managing your energy when peak performance is required – whether leading your team, family, community, or organization. From managing anxiety and low moods to taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing, Turner Thorne shares her personal experience and professional insights in this encouraging and uplifting message.

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