In this episode:
Sportscaster Jen Mueller openly shares how the values she was taught as a child have shaped the professional she is today, how leadership is developed through sport, and how speaking with confidence impacts the perception of competence. Jen has created a fascinating career founded on being genuinely interested in others and discovering unique ways to connect with them - on and off the field.
About Jen Mueller:
Jen Mueller, America’s Expert Talker, pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members. Jen currently works as a member of the Seattle Mariners television broadcast on ROOT SPORTS and as the Seattle Seahawks sideline radio reporter.
Jen founded Talk Sporty to Me in 2009 as a way to leverage sports fandom in business conversations. She provides practical conversation strategies based on more than 15 years spent in sports broadcasting.
Jen is the author of two books, Talk Sporty to Me: Thinking Outside the Box Scores and Game Time: Learn to Talk Sports in 5 Minutes a Day for Business.
A life-long sports fan, Jen spent 10 years as a high school football official. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2000 with degrees in broadcast journalism and public policy.
Connect with Jen:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JenTalksSports
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talksportytome/
Email - Jen@TalkSportyToMe.com
Website - https://www.talksportytome.com
Books:
The Influential Conversationalist: Conversation skills that develop leadership potential
Game Time: Learn to Talk Sports in 5 Minutes a Day for Business
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