Episodes

Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Carlos Davis to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Carlos shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game. Carlos played defensive end at the University of Nebraska, finishing the season with 32 tackles and 4 sacks...

Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Khalil Davis to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Khalil shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game. Khalil Davis played defensive lineman at the University of Nebraska, finishing the season with a career hig...

Today on Move the Ball™, former major league baseball player, coach, and entrepreneur Bo Porter shares how playing multiple sports in college helped him master time management and become a better leader. Listen in as Jennifer and Bo discuss living in the moment, why goals are the navigation system of your life, and how being part of a team prepares you for corporate America. Bo Porter is an author, speaker, baseball TV analyst, and former Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago C...

Today on Move the Ball™, Chief Commercial Officer of GE Aviation Andrew Coleman shares how he leads his team by being an example of serving others. Listen in as Jennifer and Andrew discuss unifying your team with a mission statement, building relationships and adding value for customers, and dealing with the challenges of leading others. Andrew J. Coleman serves as the Chief Commercial Officer for GE Aviation's digital business where he has global responsibility for sales, consulting, alliances,...

Today on Move the Ball™, former professional football player and motivational speaker JJ Birden shares how he played in the NFL for nine seasons before transitioning into a business and speaking career. Listen in as Jen and JJ discuss raising your own bar, protecting your focus, and treating every day like game day. JJ went to the University of Oregon where he was a two-sport star in Football and Track and Field. JJ was a wide receiver who drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft a...

Today on Move the Ball™, marketer and businessman Brian Schulman shares how a single video of his life story filmed in 2017 generated over 500 million views on LinkedIn and was a catalyst for his journey of helping others grow their brands online. Join Jen and Brian as they discuss having the courage to be vulnerable on social media, connecting and relating to your audience through video, and three things you can do on LinkedIn right now to attract the people who need you most. Known as the God...

Today on Move the Ball™, entrepreneur, cookbook author, and former actress Liza Huber shares how her busy life as a working mother inspired her to start a company that has made a global impact on the health and nutrition of the families she serves. Listen in as Jennifer and Liza discuss staying resilient in business, making hard financial decisions, and staying passionate about your “why.” Liza Huber is an entrepreneur, award-winning cookbook author, wife, mom of 4 and the CEO & Founder of Sage...

Today on Move the Ball™, former hockey athlete and current coach of the Tulsa Oilers Rob Murray discusses the importance of leading your team with consistency and professionalism. Listen in as Jen and Rob discuss being a good example for your team, making adjustments based on your situation, and how to transition from being a player to coach. Rob Murray has been involved with professional hockey for 33 years. The first 16 years Rob spent as a player in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and ...

On this episode of Move the Ball™, professional MMA fighter Jose “Shorty” Torres shares an inside look at his life of preparing and participating in MMA. Listen in as Jose and Jennifer discuss doing what it takes to stand out, surrounding yourself with the right support system, and addressing mental and emotional struggles that come with pursuing your goals. Jose "Shorty" Torres is a 27 year-old professional MMA fighter from Chicago. Shorty hast taken part in both team and single-person sports ...

Today on Move the Ball™, former football athlete and real estate advisor Eric Dungy reveals how he learned the importance of routine and practice, and how it serves him in his real estate career. Listen in as Jennifer and Eric discuss the importance of a weekly routine, why no one actually rises to the occasion, and how to take time to stop and enjoy the journey. Eric Dungy is a former football athlete who graduated from Plant High School as a two-time state champion and then went onto play col...

On this episode of Move the Ball™, real estate expert, serial entrepreneur, and former professional skateboarder Mikey Taylor shares how the sport of skateboarding has influenced his life and business. Join Jennifer and Mikey as they discuss being relentless, failure and rejection as part of a process and not a product of your worth, and why motivation is stronger when you’re aligned with your purpose. Mikey Taylor is a former professional skateboarder who is currently the President and Managin...

Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL player and personal trainer Paul Pratt shares how his experiences on the field taught him patience, discipline, and the power of consistency that he now shares with others. Join Jennifer and Paul as they discuss taking dreams from vision board to execution, how your self-talk determines how you impact others, and a simple strategy he uses with personal training clients to measure progress. Paul Pratt is a retired NFL player who played Cornerback for the Detro...

Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL player and pro athlete Tony D. Simmons shares how he earned his name “Touchdown Tony” and how he transitioned from being a global professional athlete to leading a successful business career. Listen in as Jennifer and Tony discuss overcoming challenges, learning to “bend - not break,” and how to know when it’s time to ask for help. Tony is a former pro athlete, played for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, NFL (Patriots, Browns, Colts, Texans, Giants), NFL ...

On this week’s episode of Move the Ball™, former NFL player and current NFL Dallas Alumni President Liffort Hobley shares his experience transitioning from college football to the NFL and how getting cut from the Steelers helped to prepare him for life off the field. Join Jennifer and Liffort as they discuss the best advice Lyford received from his coaches, how NFL players strive to stay connected to their communities, and how women are impacting the game of football today. Liffort Hobley is a ...

Today on Move the Ball™, former pro football player, author, and CEO of Before You Go Pro Terrence Wood discusses how he utilizes his experiences learning consistency and overcoming failure to support high school and junior college athletes succeed in the business of football. Join Jennifer and Terrence as they discuss preparing for success through a morning routine, transitioning between a “4th down moment” and a “1st down play,” and how to bounce back from a fumble. Terrence is a former Unive...

On this week’s episode of Move the Ball, former pro quarterback and football coach Chris Leak shares his experience preparing for and winning the 2007 BCS National Championship Game. Join Jennifer and Chris as they kick off the conversation with actionable tips for focusing while in stressful situations, being results driven vs. loving the process, and embracing the “next play” mentality. Chris Leak is a former pro quarterback and football coach, and he also played college football for the Univ...

On this introductory episode of Move the Ball, host Jennifer Garrett shares how the game of football instilled valuable lessons she has applied to her career and life. Listen in as Jennifer shares how the athlete mentality can help you on and off the field, the similarities between sports and business, and the meaning of a “4th down moment.” Jennifer A. Garrett is an executive leadership coach, high performance expert, internationally recognized author and speaker who works with individuals and...