Tracy Austin

In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Tracy Austin, founder of Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the People Strategy podcast, to unpack what mindful leadership actually looks like on job sites in the trades. Instead of treating mindfulness as a buzzword, Tracy breaks it down as clear intention, safety focused decision making, and the shift from autopilot to conscious leadership. You will hear how she reframes productivity from outputs to outcomes , why “I don’t have time” is usually a symptom of unclear goals, and how curiosity can short circuit blame and defensiveness in tough conversations. Tracy also walks through her Tough Talk Blueprint, a practical framework that helps leaders separate facts from feelings, address real problems, and have direct conversations without defaulting to “my way or the highway”. If you are leading crews, managing subs, or responsible for people in any high pressure environment, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up. Not softer, just smarter. About the Guest : Tracy Austin is a strategic HR and leadership consultant for the trades and founder of Elevated Talent Consulting. She hosts The People Strategy Podcast and uses tools like the Predictive Index to help organizations understand natural behavioral styles, hire better, and retain key talent. Through her Tough Talk Blueprint, she equips leaders to handle difficult conversations with clarity, data, and empathy so teams can operate safely, efficiently, and with less drama. Key Takeaways : Mindful leadership in the trades is not about slowing everything down. It is about clarity so work, safety, and communication become more efficient and less reactive. There is a crucial difference between outputs and outcomes. Output is the task, like “recording a podcast” or “framing the door”. Outcome is the impact, like revenue, new clients, or safer job sites. Leaders need to design their calendars around outcomes, not busywork. The common complaint “I don’t have enough time” usually means the leader is doing outputs that do not actually drive outcomes. When tasks do not lead to clear results, they should be redesigned or eliminated. In the trades, safety is a strong reason for mindful leadership. Questioning processes, vendors, and habits keeps teams off autopilot and reduces preventable risk. Mindfulness is not always the word you sell. Tracy often frames it as curiosity and clarity, matching the language of her audience so the ideas land instead of getting dismissed. Curiosity gets leaders out of blame and shame. Asking “I wonder what is going on with this person or process that I do not yet know about” interrupts judgment and opens space for collaboration. The Tough Talk Blueprint separates facts from feelings, clarifies the real impact of a problem, checks whether the right data is on the table, and then aligns on a clear request and result. Resistance like “this will never work here” is often a self issue, not an organizational issue. Doing nothing is also a decision, and it guarantees the current problems stay. Effective tough talks require self awareness and empathy. Leaders need to be willing to see their own blockers, listen for what is not being said, and move away from “my way or the highway” dynamics. Real leadership in the trades is about presence and intention, not toughness for its own sake. The goal is to lead from grounded awareness instead of constant reactivity. How to Connect with the Guest : Listeners can connect with Tracy Austin and access her work here . Website : Elevated Talent Consulting - https://www.elevatedtalentconsulting.com LinkedIn :

Andrea Franklin and Tracy Austin , both of Clemson University, share how they’ve built a scalable, free, and effective professional development program for their career center staff. The program, called Spark Exchange, includes monthly presentations led by career center staff or external partners like faculty and employers about topics that matter to students and to the work of career services. In addition to providing valuable professional development for the Clemson career team (especially when it’s not always possible to send staff members to conferences), Spark Exchange also strengthens the career center’s relationships with partners on and off campus. Plus, it’s free to facilitate and infinitely scalable. Win-win! In this episode, Andrea and Tracy share: What the Spark Exchange program entails Why they started it What results and benefits they’ve seen since starting it several years ago And more Resources from the episode: Andrea’s LinkedIn profile Tracy’s LinkedIn profile Clemson’s virtual career center Continue the conversation in the Career Everywhere Community! Join 2,000 other higher ed career services leaders today: careereverywhere.com/community

It's a special edition of the TennisWorthy Podcast, today from Newport, Rhode Island on Induction Day. Host Brett Haber sat down with a trio of Hall of Famers: Kim Clijsters, Tracy Austin and Stan Smith. They reminisced about their own inductions, shared their fond thoughts on the Class of 2024 - Vijay Amritraj, Richard Evans and Leander Paes - and of course, had some laughs!

Co-Hosts David Beilinson and Hall of Famer Steve Flink welcome to the pod another Hall of Famer, Tracy Austin. Tracy is the youngest US Open female singles champion in history winning the title at just the age of 16 years old and is also the youngest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the age of 29. We now see her on Tennis Channel doing such great commentary. Tracy joins David and Steve as the three of them discuss the Big Three, what it's like be on tour at such a young age and also give predictions for the last slam of the year, the US Open. Find "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis": Tennis Channel Podcast Network: https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/10/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtsidewithbeilinsontennis Instagram: https://instagram.com/court_side_with_beilinson Twitter: https://twitter.com/Court_Side_w_BT Website: https://www.beilinsontennis.com/

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of the ParentingAces Podcast! I have been traveling - A LOT! - and have not been able to schedule podcast recording sessions the past few weeks. So, in this week’s show, we throw it back to my conversation with former World #1 and current Tennis Parent, Tracy Austin. Please note: this episode hails from my days broadcasting on BlogTalkRadio, so you will hear a different intro than you're used to! Tracy Austin shares her incredible tennis story and how she has used the lessons learned from her parents and siblings with her own children in this episode of the ParentingAces podcast, originally recorded and released in February 2015. As you may know, Tracy's son, Brandon Holt, just finished his 4-year stint as a USC Trojan where he played at the top of the lineup starting his Freshman year. I last had the chance to see him play at the 2019 NCAA Division I Championships in May, and his game has continued to grow and develop during his time under the tutelage of coach Peter Smith. Thank you to my son, Morgan Stone, aka STØNE, for our intro and outro music this season! You can find more of his music at SoundCloud.com/stonemuzic . If you’re interested in House Music, please be sure to check out his social media channels: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram . If you’re so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your tennis community. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or via the ParentingAces website . If you haven’t already, be sure to become a Member of ParentingAces – we have 4 options for you – by clicking here . Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices