Episodes

Today Howard Shatsky discusses the opportunities available within the sports industry and the key things to consider before choosing a sports-related career. Listen in as Jen and Howard discuss the power of being well-networked, dealing with rejection, and understanding the business side of sports. Howard Shatsky is a graduate of Tulane's A.B. Freeman School of Business and the Washington College of Law at American University. He started his career in the sports industry working for the National...

On today’s episode, Jennifer King shares her journey to becoming the first African American female assistant coach in the NFL and how you can position yourself in a way that consistently adds value. Listen in as Jen and Jennifer discuss the benefit of a short memory, managing your personal brand, and preparing for opportunities before they arise. Jennifer also shares the best advice she’s ever received from a coach. Jennifer King is currently an assistant running backs coach with the Washington ...

Today Slade Heathcott shares the importance of building a support system around yourself in order to ensure a successful career, both as an athlete and as a business professional. Join Jen and Slade as they discuss pursuing passions vs. making your passion your profession, financial guidance to consider when being in business for yourself, and how Slade’s organization is creating a network for minor league players to help them grow professionally. Slade Heathcott is a former professional basebal...

Today Adam Edwards reveals his best advice for career transitioning as he helps athletes find the support and partnerships needed to embark on their next business venture. Listen in as Jen and Adam discuss how athletes are trained to persevere and hustle to the next goal. They also dive into the importance of understanding your numbers, who you need to support you during a career transition, and the necessity of authenticity. Adam Edwards is an NFL Alumni and Co-Founder of iMatch Franchise & Glo...

On today’s episode Rob Thompson shares the importance of playing offense in times of uncertainty. Listen in as Jen and Rob discuss using hindsight to predict your next move, having the right people on your team, and how to create a morning routine that fosters a positive mindset. Rob also shares why you should be focusing on clarity and passion in order to figure out where your ideal role lies within the sports industry. Rob Thompson is a 30+ year sports and media executive, entrepreneur, author...

Matthias Metternich joins Jen today on Move the Ball® to discuss how his curiosity and foundations of learning the art of risk-taking played a role in his success as an entrepreneur. Listen in as Matthias and Jen discuss the necessity of creativity in entrepreneurship and how focuses on the iterative design process in order to quickly correct missteps and ensure peak performance within his organization. Matthias also shares his experience working with Kobe Bryant and the importance of finding th...

On today’s episode of Move the Ball® Mickey Joseph shares the importance of blocking out the noise and staying focused on the task at hand. Listen in as Jen and Mickey discuss how coaches support their teams changing perspectives, understanding how they learn in different ways, and how to learn from your mistakes. Mickey Joseph is an American football coach and former University of Nebraska quarterback who is currently the Assistant Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach at Louisiana State Universi...

Today on Move the Ball® Johanna Faries discusses how she was empowered and supported by women as she grew professionally. Listen in as Jen and Johanna discuss the importance of women working in a predominantly males space, why you should always be focused on improvement, and how to find coaches to support your career path. Johanna Faries serves as Head of Leagues for Activision Blizzard Esports, overseeing league operations, product development, and general management of the Call of Duty League ...

Today on Move the Ball® Nigel Kirwan discusses decision-making, speed, and staying adaptable in sports and in business. Jen and Nigel explore the shifts and discoveries Nigel made while growing up in the culture of hockey and how his passion allowed him to practice making fast, confident decisions both on and off the ice. Nigel also explains the many shifts the NHL made during the pandemic and how the league worked together to create the best possible outcome. Nigel Kirwan is currently the video...

On this episode of Move the Ball® Jeff Garcia reveals the foundational lessons he learned from football that set him up for a lifetime of success. Listen in as Jen and Jeff discuss his nontraditional path to NFL, the importance of getting fired up as a player, and learning the mental discipline of football. They also dive into learning to adapt and adjust as a leader, avoiding the pressure of stepping into someone else’s shoes, and the importance of building a strong team around you. Jeff Garcia...

The kickoff episode of Move the Ball® is here as your host Jen Garrett shares her insights from the off season what you can expect heading into Season 2. Listen in as Jen shares the importance of focusing on your goals, supporting yourself with self-care, and the resources she has been able to provide to job seekers looking to move the ball. You’ll also get a preview of the tools and strategies that are coming in future episodes as well as what you can do to suit up and get ready to push toward ...

Today on Move the Ball™, Jennifer breaks down the best advice from over 70 of the best leaders, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes in the business. Join her as she revisits conversations about building your first business, creating confidence, overcoming failure, trusting the process, the importance of hard work and perseverance, and so much more. Consider this your playbook for finishing 2020 strong and for starting 2021 with a winner’s mindset. Be sure to stay connected with Jen and lear...

Today on Move the Ball™, Coach Lori “Lo” Locust shares how she took risks and opportunities to live her passion. Listen in as Jennifer and Lori discuss how football can teach you to be successful in business, communicating technicalities into things players understand, and why you should be asking yourself “Why not” instead of “What if?” Coach Lori "Lo" Locust is currently in her second season as the Assistant Defensive Line Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last season, the Bucs ended up havi...

Today on Move the Ball™, Kate Anderson shares how IFundWomen helps women entrepreneurs build successful business with funding, training and mentorship. Listen in as Jennifer and Kate discuss the problem with women finding access to capital, building connections with other women, and the importance of understanding and tracking metrics. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the private fundraising space. As Co-founder and Operations Director of IFundWomen, Kate...

Today on Move the Ball™, Scott Wine shares his experience developing his leadership skills in the military, creating opportunities in his career to hold his team accountable in a constructive way. Listen in as Jennifer and Scott discuss managing expectations, understanding how people in teams come together, having critical conversations in a productive way and owning up to your mistakes while staying positive. Scott Wine joined Polaris Industries Inc. as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2...

Today on Move the Ball™, Pam Tvrdy-Cleary shares how she built a career based on her passion through focus, patience, and confidence. Listen in as Jennifer and Pam discuss work-life balance, transitioning from one dream to the next, and the benefit of asking yourself for advice. Pam Tvrdy-Cleary is the Senior Director of External Communications for Collins Aerospace where she leads a global team responsible for telling the Collins Aerospace story around the world. She is passionate about the wor...

Today on Move the Ball™, Bridget Case reveals how her love of football ignited a passion that inspired her to become an NFL cheerleader, as well as how being a professional athlete taught her resiliency and to embrace the journey. Listen in as Jennifer and Bridget discuss prioritizing your passion, being open to where your career leads you, and making the most of your circumstances. Bridget Case is a sports journalist and is the Creator, Producer, and Host of the "After Orange Slices" podcast. S...

Today on Move the Ball™, Tiffany Greene shares how her passion for sports gave her the endurance and resiliency to be successful in a competitive industry. Listen in as Jennifer and Tiffany discuss staying self-motivated, being a “one-man band,” having the resiliency to rebound after failure, and why it’s important to trust the process. Tiffany Greene is a play-by-play commentator for ESPN, covering a variety of collegiate sports including basketball, football, softball and volleyball. She is th...

Today on Move the Ball™, Amy Nickerson gives her best advice for using routines, boundaries, and consistency to create a successful life. Listen in as Jennifer and Amy discuss “taking one for the team,” what to do when life takes us in different directions, and managing what success looks like vs. what it actually is. Amy Nickerson is an author, television and film content creator, lecturer, educational consultant, and diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism advocate. She has been married for over...

Today on Move the Ball™, Kari Worker shares how she focused on forming foundational leadership skills in established companies that prepared her to be part of a successful startup. Listen in as Jennifer and Kari discuss how freedom can knock you off balance, mitigating uncertainty by forecasting your needs, and the difference between mentors and sponsors and why you need both. Kari Worker is currently the VP of Supply Chain for Halo Top International. Her professional experience centers around t...

Today on Move the Ball™, entrepreneur Liza Huber returns for a conversation on being a CEO in the midst of uncertainty and how you can be successful by putting your team first. Listen in as Jennifer and Liza discuss being an e-commerce brand, making adjustments on the fly, and Liza’s best advice for employee retention and sustainability during the pandemic. Liza Huber is an entrepreneur, award-winning cookbook author, wife, mom of 4 and the CEO & Founder of Sage Spoonfuls. After spending 10 year...

Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL linebacker Nick Greisen shares how being a multi-sport athlete prepared him for his career as a professional athlete and a leader in the business world. Listen in as Jennifer and Nick discuss bonding with teammates, laying down individual success for team success, allowing yourself time to physically and mentally recover, and creating a playbook of action steps to accomplish your goals. Nick Greisen is a former NFL linebacker who was drafted by the New York Gi...

Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL player and business owner Mike Jones shares his experience adapting and playing multiple positions as a professional athlete and how that flexibility helps him in his business career. Listen in as Jennifer and Mike discuss focusing on continual improvement, knowing and demonstrating your skills to others, and the positive impact of being a rookie on the field. Mike Jones is a football coach and former NFL player who spent 12 years playing in the NFL as a lineb...

Today on Move the Ball™, Jennifer curates the key strategies entrepreneurs need to know from those who have gone from startup to successful seven-figure companies. In this episode you’ll hear from Doug Bouton, Co-founder of Halo Top and current COO of Halo Top International, Liza Huber, former actress and Founder/CEO of Sage Spoonfuls, Brandon Steiner, sports business icon and founder of The Steiner Agency, Steiner Sports, and Collectible Exchange, and Peter Taunton, Fitness Industry Expect and ...