Move The Ball®

Joe Morelli shares the key leadership lessons learned while pairing with powerhouse organizations like Nike and Dupont as well as the WFC. Listen in as Jen and Joe discuss the importance of personal accountability, taking ownership of events in your life, and how servant leadership can help your team perform to a higher standard. Joe Morelli is an innovative leader, an experienced C-suite executiv...

Emmanuel Arceneaux shares how he embraced the twists and turns of his journey to professional sports and the strategies he used to commit to next-level performance. Listen in as Emmanuel and Jen discuss how he created a routine that fostered excellence, what to look for in a mentorship, and how mental toughness can show up in everyday life. They also explore how to learn from the mistakes of other...

QuHarrison Terry reveals the key attributes of future-focused thinkers and the strategies you can use to manifest your ideal life. Listen in as Jen and QuHarrison discuss taking on risk, learning new skills in a strategic way, and why it’s not only entrepreneurs that need to take a chance on the future. QuHarrison also discusses what we can learn from today’s risktakers like Jeff Bezos...

Byron Chamberlain shares how he adapted to the speed of professional sports while transitioning from college football to the NFL. Listen in as Jen and Byron discuss how professional sports help you understand the strategy and collaborative skills necessary both on and off the field for success. Byron also shares how to build a professional network, the importance of building a personal brand where...

Brandon Steiner returns to share how his ability to prioritize and delegate has created a path for success. Listen in as Jen and Brandon discuss how to stay focused on opportunities, Brandon’s best advice for collaborating, and how to be a disruptor in your space. Brandon Steiner is an author, speaker, media personality, and sports business icon who was the founder and CEO of Steiner Sports....

Xavier Rush shares how he’s building a fitness brand on the foundations he learned through professional athletics. Listen in as Jennifer and Xavier discuss how a business is like a football team, the importance of consistence and focus when working with clients and on the field, and how football taught him adaptability when building his own brand. Xavier also reveals how to stay consistent w...

Tanzel Smart shares how football taught him the structure needed to transition into real-world responsibilities and stay focused on success. Listen in as Jen and Tanzel discuss the pivotal lessons coaches provided to keep Tanzel focused on the goals. How he learned to bounce back from failure, and the key things you should be focused on when working toward leadership roles. Tanzel Smart is an NFL...

Shyheim Carter explains how he stays focused on success on and off the field. Listen in as Jen and Shyheim discuss having the right support system in place, how he learned to avoid perfectionism as a college football player, and the key habits you can create in a stressful situation to stay focused on the goal. Shyheim Carter is an NFL Defensive Back with the Houston Texans. Prior to the NFL, Shyh...

Stanley Morgan Jr. shares insights into the prep work that goes into a winning season as a professional athlete. Listen in as Jen and Stanley discuss the key habits he uses on and off season, how he trains to prepare for a big game, and why it’s so important to surround yourself with the right people and the right mentors. Stanley also discusses why he chose to focus on becoming the first 1,...

Jalen McCleskey shares how consistency and a strong support system are the foundations to success. Listen in as Jen and Jalen discuss how he stayed adaptable during the pandemic, the key lessons he learned from having a family member as a professional mentor, and the role that faith can have in your business journey. Jalen McCleskey is an NFL wide receiver who currently plays for the New Orleans S...

Mike Ditka shares his journey to success as a professional athlete and coach, explaining how the best leadership can be broken down into key coaching habits. Listen in as Jen and Mike discuss not taking success for granted, the most influential coaches in Mike’s career, and how an early conversation with a coach and mentor helped him stick with football when it mattered most. They also explo...

Coach Rod Milstead shares the parallels of business leadership and coaching, as well as the importance of focusing on education as student athlete. Listen in as Jen and Coach Milstead discuss his best advice for college athletes, why a football team is like a small corporation, and the lessons college athletes can take from football and apply to long term business success. Coach Rod Milstead is cu...

Aaron Kromer shares the importance of communication when teaching and mentoring your team. Listen in as Jennifer and Aaron discuss honest and clear messaging, having the humility to learn from your mistakes, and the importance of collaborating with others around you, both on and off the field. Aaron also explore the differences between college and NFL coaching as well as how to know what to say to...

Brent Brennan shares how he navigates his team through challenges and transitions both on and off the field. Listen in as Jen and Coach Brennan discuss the responsibilities of leading a team, how coaching is different than playing on the field, and the importance of understanding people in addition to the game of football. They also explore how to create a team atmosphere and how Coach Brennan hel...

Kory Minor reveals how an early interest in sports taught him the power of perseverance and what to do when your passion doesn’t come naturally. Listen in as Jennifer and Kory discuss staying focused when you know you have to work harder than others to accomplish your goals, choosing a mentor and following their advice, and how to understand when to accept opportunities and when to let them...

Brandon Bell shares how his time as a professional football player taught him to overcome adversity mentally, physically, and emotionally. Listen in as Jennifer and Brandon discuss managing adversity in all situations, what to do when the pressure is on you, and how to stay focused on the goals you want most.   Brandon Bell is a retired American football linebacker who played college football...

CJ Worton shares how professional athletes are raising the bar in traditional business roles. Listen in as Jen and CJ discuss the mental wear and tear of professional sports, how to pick yourself up in low moments, and why athletes make good employees. CJ Worton is a wide receiver who started off his college football career with The University of Florida and then transferred to Florida Internation...

Marques Ogden explains the key lessons that professional athletics taught him about the business world and how he is helping new entrepreneurs prevent the same mistakes. Listen in as Jen and Marques discuss letting go of negativity, why purpose is critical for a successful business, and how to support yourself while you find your passion. Marques Ogden is a retired professional football offensive...

Jason Campbell shares how football taught him resiliency in all aspects of life. Listen in as Jason and Jen discuss staying competitive while transitioning to different professional teams, being adaptable to change during the pandemic, and how you can create resiliency in the face change. Jason Campbell is a retired American football quarterback who played college football at Auburn. He was drafte...

Major Wright shares how he overcame rejection and created a new path by building a support system and never giving up. Listen in as Jen and Major discuss his rise to the NFL, how he handled being cut from the team, and the key lessons he learned about business from his time as a professional athlete. Major Wright is a former American football safety who played college football for the University o...

Quinton Dial shares how football impacted his beliefs in leadership and how to stay focused on your goals even during times of growth. Listen in as Jennifer and Quinton discuss the family atmosphere of college football, staying adaptable when entering into different workplace cultures, and how the fundamentals of professional sports create strong leaders. Quinton Dial is a former American football...

TJ Graham shares the athletic principles that have shaped his business career, and how his organization is using data to help athletes optimize their performance. Listen in as Jennifer and TJ discuss how football connects to business, having the confidence to accomplish your goals, and how data helps you execute at a high level. TJ Graham played college football at North Carolina State as a wide r...

Trey Roth discusses his journey through entrepreneurship and the importance of authentic connection along the way. Listen in as Jennifer and Trey discuss taking ownership of your work, the importance of word-of-mouth referrals, and how to actively leverage your network. Trey Roth is the CEO and Founder of Yaystack. He is a serial entrepreneur and skilled leader with a heart for growing people and...

On today’s episode Jen shares what it means to “suit up” and a few simple strategies for moving the ball in your life each day. Listen in as Jen explains the importance of focusing on relationships, managing your time, and planning ahead. She also shares strategies for determining how and when to disconnect from social media and work in order to be more effective at home and in b...

Today LTC (Ret) JC Glick shares how he’s helping build leaders create solutions to unknown problems and navigating his own transition, bringing military leadership strategy to professional sports. Listen in as Jen and JC discuss the difference between capability and capacity, how sports leaders are looking at culture in new ways, and the kind of leadership consulting professional athletes ne...