Ambition is often celebrated as the fuel for success. But for too many women in sports business, it’s also the trap that leads to burnout, stalled promotions, and career plateaus.
The uncomfortable truth: ambition without strategy doesn’t accelerate your trajectory — it can actually hold it back. Studies show that women are just as ambitious as their male counterparts, yet remain significantly underrepresented in senior leadership. Why? Because climbing higher requires more than drive. It demands influence, visibility, sponsorship and the political savvy to turn effort into elevation.
This conversation unpacks how women can redefine ambition as a strategic asset — one that expands opportunity instead of exhausting potential. Join Amina AlTai, leadership coach and author of The Ambition Trap, for a candid conversation on how redefining ambition can unlock the next level of your career—without sacrificing your wellbeing in the process.
All registered attendees receive a copy of Amina AlTai’s best-selling book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living
Event Timing:
6:00pm – Refreshments & Networking
6:30pm – Conversation with Amina AlTai
7:15pm – Audience Talk-back with Amina AlTai and Morgan Cato, NBPA
About the Speakers
Amina AlTai is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Ambition Trap, a guide to redefining success beyond hustle culture. She helps Fortune 500 leaders, Olympic athletes and startup founders align their ambition with purpose—transforming overwork into sustainable achievement. Amina’s work is rooted in the belief that true success isn’t about proving worth, but designing a life and career fueled by wholeness and intention.
Morgan Cato is Executive Vice President of Player Operations at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and one of the few women to serve as a general manager in the NBA. With a career built at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and relentless ambition, Morgan understands firsthand the pressures of breaking barriers and leading in demanding environments. She joins Amina in conversation to connect The Ambition Trap framework to real-world lessons on redefining success and thriving without burnout.
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Event Registration closes October 30, 2025 at midnight. Seating is limited.
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