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In this episode, Golf, Leadership & Wellness: Building a Stronger Tomorrow with Dr. Christine Thorpe

Dr. Christine Thorpe – Health Educator | Wellness Coach | CEO of Stronger Tomorrow | Board Chair, YWCA Northern New Jersey Host: Doris Muscarella

• Dr. Christine: “Golf isn’t just a game—it’s the ultimate leadership laboratory.”
• Doris welcomes the Divas and introduces Dr. Christine as the woman who is changing the face of executive networking… one swing at a time.

Meet Dr. Christine Thorpe – The Origin Story

• From corporate leader and health educator to realizing the golf course was the most under-used boardroom for women
• Founding Stronger Tomorrow: why she saw an urgent need for women executives to have a safe, fun space to learn golf, build wellness habits, and create authentic relationships
• Her role as Board Chair of YWCA Northern New Jersey and how social-impact leadership fuels everything she does

Why Golf + Women in Leadership is a Perfect Match

• The surprising parallels between the golf swing and leadership resilience
• How 4 hours on the course reveals more about someone than 4 years in the office
• Breaking the “old boys’ club” stereotype: creating environments where women feel celebrated, not intimidated

Inside Stronger Tomorrow Experiences

• What really happens at a Stronger Tomorrow event (half-day and full-weekend formats)
• The unique blend: professional round-table discussions + wellness sessions + on-course golf coaching
• Real stories: The CFO who closed her biggest deal ever with a connection made on the 9th green
• Why learning golf in a women-only, judgment-free setting accelerates confidence on and off the course

Wellness Secrets Every Busy Woman Leader Needs

• The “Executive Par” morning routine (under 15 minutes)
• Simple, golf-specific mobility moves that double as stressbusters
• How to use the golf course as a moving meditation and networking goldmine
• Quick nutrition and hydration tips that keep energy high from the first tee to the 19th hole

Rapid-Fire Leadership & Golf Round

• The biggest leadership lesson the golf course has taught her
• One myth about women executives and golf she wants to shatter forever
• Favorite “power move” when introducing yourself on the first tee
• The non-negotiable item in her golf bag that has nothing to do with clubs

The Vision: A Stronger Tomorrow for Women Everywhere

• Upcoming 2026 Stronger Tomorrow retreats and how to get involved
• Plans to bring the model to Florida and beyond (hint, hint for South Florida Divas!)
• How any woman—at any level—can start using golf strategically right now, even if she’s never touched a club

Final Takeaways from Dr. Christine Thorpe

1. Golf is the fastest way to build trust-based relationships that last a career.
2. You don’t have to be good at golf to belong—you just have to show up as you are.
3. When women invest in their wellness and their network at the same time, everyone wins.
4. The future of leadership is inclusive, wellness-focused, and (yes!) played on grass.

Closing

• Doris thanks Dr. Christine and invites listeners to bring their own leadership teams to a future Stronger Tomorrow event
• Subscribe, share with your boss/bestie/boardroom, leave a 5-star review
• Where to find Dr. Christine & Stronger Tomorrow: → www.strongertomorrow.org Instagram: @stronger.tomorrow → Join the waitlist for 2026 events – link in show notes!

Let’s build a stronger tomorrow, one drive at a time.

Thank you for joining me on this journey today. I am Doris, your Traveling Golf Diva. Until next time – keep swinging, keep traveling, and always add a touch of ‘Diva flair to the game we love. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter, share, and follow us on social media and visit our website: https://thetravelinggolfdiva.com/ for the latest news and guest speakers.