Apr 18, 2021
In this podcast, Patti Phillips shares a great conversation with
the Deputy Director of Athletics at Rutgers University and current
Women Leaders Board Member, Sarah Baumgartner.
Sarah’s impact at Rutgers has not only elevated the institution to
competition at the highest level in the BIG10 Conference, but
inspired women across the country to pursue a career in
development. She is no stranger to bold leadership and has
trailblazed record-breaking multi-million dollar fundraising
efforts for capital projects at Rutgers in the last 4 years.
There is no better advocate for working in external relations than
Sarah, as she has her hands full with oversight of the majority of
extrinsic touch points for athletics. Her philosophy on
relationship building and developing skill sets are just some of
the many reasons that she has succeeded in her role. But much of
what has prepared her for her current role began when she was
handed Men’s Basketball as her FIRST sport supervisory role at
Mizzou Athletics, and she hasn’t looked back since!
In our conversation, Sarah opens up how hiring 13 head coaches in 4
years has taught her about the value of surrounding yourself with
good people, why flashy resumes don’t always get you the job and
how remaining present in her work and life helps her to be the best
in every moment, no matter where she is.
We also talk about why you should always raise your hand if you are
interested in taking on new responsibilities, how being a working
mom allows her kids to see the very best of her and why
collaboration and empowerment allows her to see projects through
with excellence and efficiency.
As Sarah says, “If you can bring great attitude and great energy to
anything, you can lift the world.” Don’t miss a moment of this
conversation! And remember - we are Women Leaders!
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