Forward Motion
Forward Motion Podcast is your go-to destination for inspiring stories, actionable insights, and transformative conversations. Hosted by Dilen Kakar, a high school senior with a passion for personal growth and a commitment to helping others move forward in life, this podcast tackles the challenges that hold us back and explores the mindset shifts needed to overcome them.
Whether you're navigating school, relationships, or future aspirations, Forward Motion provides the tools, motivation, and real-world advice to keep you progressing toward your goals. Join us as we embrace growth, break through barriers, and keep moving forward—one step at a time.
Forward Motion
A Coach’s Perspective with Maren Walseth
In this episode of the Forward Motion Podcast, host Dilen Kakar and Maren Walseth talk about the mental toughness, challenges, and experiences of being a professional basketball player while adhering to life beyond the sport. Walseth reflects upon her time as a coach and explains how she found her calling as someone who wants to make an impact on the life of others. Join us for the eighth episode of the Forward Motion Podcast!
MEET MAREN
Maren brings professional coaching solutions to motivated leaders in the college athletic setting. Known as a problem solver, motivator, and relationship builder, she is passionate about removing self-doubt, improving self-responsibility, and partnering with people to maximize their leadership and impact within their communities.
Maren is a teacher and coach at her core. Whether it is mentoring student-athletes on the basketball court or supporting business leaders and corporate executives, Maren is driven by opening doors and empowering others to live out their dreams.
As a student-athlete at Penn State University, Maren earned all-conference honors and competed in the 2000 NCAA Final Four in Philadelphia. She played professionally in the WNBA and in Ligue Féminine de Basketball in France. A 10-year assistant coach and 5-year head coach, at the Division 1 level, Maren has personal leadership and management experience in high stress and public spheres.
After 15 years of coaching women's basketball, Maren enjoys using her on-court expertise as a television analyst. This adventure allows Maren to continue to share her love of the game.
Maren is a ACC Certified coach throughout the ICF, a Certified Professional Business Coach by the Professional Business Coach Alliance (PBCA) and a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U (CEG). Maren is certified to use the Extended DISC behavioral assessment tool and the One Page Business Plan in her coaching engagements.
