The Pivotal Breakthrough Podcast With Angela Hucles Mangano

Breakthrough Conversation with Moochie Norris

In this ‘breakthrough’ conversation, Angela spends time with NBA veteran, Moochie Norris who was the 33rd pick in the legendary 1996 NBA Draft. (Check out the ’96 draft class and you will see that Moochie was in great company!) Moochie played for several NBA teams including the Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, and New York Knicks (Go NBA Champs!). Moochie is known by his coaches and former teammates as a dedicated, versatile player who absolutely loves the game. This conversation unfolds like a vibrant tapestry, as we learn how basketball helped Moochie grieve the passing of his beloved mother, and how a high school coach and teacher cared enough for Moochie to help him see new possibilities for his life which propelled him to college, and subsequently the NBA. Moochie admittedly operates through the lens of a shorter-term vision, but he has mastered the art of the pivot. When he is faced with change, Moochie makes informed, efficient decisions. He does not get stuck. He keeps moving. If your tendency is more towards making changes slowly, consider taking a play from Moochie. Even after having a professional basketball career that many dream of, Moochie most enjoys his favorite job, Dad! In this season, this father of 4 enjoys coaching young student athletes and picking up his kiddos in the carpool lane.  Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.

Breakthrough Conversation with Adam Hall

In this ‘breakthrough’ conversation, Angela posts up in the virtual studio with a fellow University of Virginia “Wahoo,” Adam Hall. Adam was a high school basketball phenom out of Texas who was a standout player at UVA known for his explosive athleticism and high-flying dunks. If there was ever a player with a 99.99999% chance of going in the first round of the NBA draft, it was Adam, until freak injury completely altered his journey. On this podcast, Angela talks about pivots...but what if the pivot feels more like the floor falling out from under you? You don’t know why it happened. You did nothing to cause it. Admittedly, it’s a part of the human experience. We may not always know why things happen, but we can all take a play from Adam. When the unimaginable happens, create a new, prosperous reality. Adam wrote a new story for himself as a fan-inspiring player for professional teams in Australia, Belgium, and Germany. His intendedpath was far better than what he previously pictured for himself. Sometimes your breakthrough is on the other side of your breakdown. Keep shining, Adam!Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.

Breakthrough Conversation with Angela & 21 Media LLC

In this ‘breakthrough’ conversation, the tables are turned and Angela is in the guest seat as she chats with Yvonne Harris and Drew Lasker about her new podcast project. This project had been on Angela’s radar for years, and her breakthrough came earlier this year.  Listen as she reflects on the pivots to get here, and her wonderful guests who have supported her along the way. Always in learning mode, Angela is taking the lessons shared during her episodes and applying them to her journey. Iron sharpens iron. Keep going, Angela!   Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.

Breakthrough Conversation with Diana Cutaia

In this ‘breakthrough’ conversation, Angela talks with Diana Cutaia, President & Founder of Coaching Peace, an organization she launched in 2012 to help schools, teams, companies, and national organizations build positive, safe cultures rooted in empathy, understanding, and leadership. Her work sits at the intersection of sport, education, equity, and human development. Before founding Coaching Peace, Diana’s coaching career includes leading women’s basketball programs at Curry College, Mount Holyoke College, and Norwalk Community College. Angela is also the author of Protect Your Confidence. The power of confidence cannot be underestimated. Without confidence, pivots will pass you by. Without confidence, your breakthrough moments will not manifest. What would your life look like if confidence was your norm? What would your workplace culture look like if self-confidence, and confidence in your teammates, were unshakeable truths? Starting from this moment, what amazing things can happen in your life and your business, simply by choosing to trust yourself, and trust that your life is meant to work out for your good? Time for some vitamin ‘C,’ for confidence.  Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.

Breakthrough Conversation with Angela Ruggiero

Whenever 2 ‘Angelas’ get together, the conversation is fire! In this ‘breakthrough’ conversation, Angela talks with Angela Ruggiero, 4x Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Famer, and one of the most decorated players in the history of women’s ice hockey. She won gold with Team USA at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, followed by silver medals in 2002 and 2010, and bronze in 2006. Beyond the ice, Angela has become a powerful leader in global sport, serving as President of the Women’s Sports Foundation and as a member of the International Olympic Committee. In this episode, Angela R. shares how she gave herself permission not be good at something, which released the pressure valve when she pivoted and tried something new. This perspective is especially helpful when you are transitioning from something you excel at to start a new beginning. The compounded lesson is also knowing when to step away; if you stay in one place in your career (or life) for too long, you could be missing the pivots that are trying to unlock your intended breakthroughs. Always keep moving! Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.