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Donya Ball

Donya Ball

Dr. Donya Ball is an international keynote speaker, leadership expert and coach, and bestselling author of "Adjusting the Sails" and "Against the Wind"; a professor at Fresno Pacific University and former California school district superintendent.

Sep 4, 2026

The Dr. Will Show Podcast

The Dr. Will Show Podcast

Dr. Donya Ball -How a Rejection Became the Turning Point for a New Career Path

Sep 4 · 39m

WillHOST
10:22
What do you say to them who have a fear or may be reticent in taking that leap?
Donya Ball
Donya BallGUEST
10:28
So a couple things.
Donya Ball
Donya BallGUEST
10:29
Number one, let's say the topic that I'm working with leaders is around internal teams and conflict that exists.
Donya Ball
Donya BallGUEST
10:37
That is a very common topic that I'm asked to speak on.
Donya Ball
Donya BallGUEST
10:41
That topic, that problem is not isolated to public education.
Donya Ball
Donya BallGUEST
10:46
That problem exists everywhere with internal teams.
Donya Ball
Donya BallGUEST
10:51
You manage one person or you manage 80 people.
WillHOST
14:00
What does that look like?

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