There’s something beyond special about coach Diljeet Taylor; as the head of BYU’s women’s track and field program, she’s made a massive impact on young women. But Coach Taylor’s leadership goes well beyond the BYU campus, as a leader for Nike’s Swoosh TC in Utah and a figurehead for women in sport.

In today’s episode, she talks about the difficult decisions she had to make as the daughter of Indian immigrants to deviate away from the blueprint that was set out for her. She shares how she garnered the self-belief and courage to carve her own path, leading her to pursue her passion for running and ultimately become one of the most respected coaches in her field. We talk about the importance of “in order to be her you need to see her,” and how she shows up on the days where she doesn’t feel so confident. Plus: What you will and won’t catch her talking to her women about, and how meaningful it was for her to be a part of Nike’s After Dark Tour. 

IN THIS EPISODE

(3:15) Why going to Mumbai to cheer on runners as part of Nike’s After Dark series meant so much to her

(4:14) Diljeet talks about the blueprint that was laid out for her as a young Indian girl when no one looked like her

(5:36) Diljeet talks about deviating from the roadmap that was created for her by her parents

(7:10) Diljeet talks about what her purpose is, and how she felt compelled to be involved in track and field

(9:05) Diljeet talks about how she articulated what her dreams were from a young age

(11:27) Diljeet talks about the importance of “seeing her to be her” and the importance of having good role models from a young age

(17:05) Why Diljeet stays at BYU instead of taking on other opportunities

(19:18) What Diljeet wants her legacy to be

(21:04) How Diljeet recharges when she’s not feeling so shiny or bright

(21:38) Why as a coach Diljeet will never tell you she’s exhausted

(27:16) What it was like for Diljeet to be in Paris for the Olympics and how she didn’t think about how it would feel like for her to walk into the stadium. 

(31:18) What it’s like for Diljeet to raise two boys

(35:35) How it felt for Diljeet to “fail” last year

(38:50) What’s the biggest lesson Diljeet has learned from running

(39:15) The biggest piece of advice that Diljeet offers to someone who is approaching their own starting line, in and beyond sport.

(40:00) What does it mean for Diljeet to live her purpose

(41:10) Advice that Diljeet would offer her younger self

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