In this episode, IndyCar driver Nolan Siegel recounts his recent experience at the Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, his unexpected start in racing through a go-kart summer camp, and his rapid rise in motorsports, including winning the LMP2 class at Le Mans. He discusses the differences between endurance racing and IndyCar, preparing for the new season, and the importance of mental and physical preparedness. Nolan also highlights the crucial role of teamwork, leadership qualities...
Mar 13, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 354
In this episode, Jon Dorenbos, an NFL veteran and accomplished magician, joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey. Jon chats about his passion for magic, keynote speeches, and his memorable participation in America's Got Talent. He opens up about overcoming personal tragedy, the influence of his parents, and the importance of preparation, positivity, and perseverance. Jon also discusses his experiences with the Philadelphia Eagles and his transition from professional football. Listeners...
Mar 10, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 353
In this episode, Jen Garrett, an internationally recognized branding and business growth expert, attorney, and best-selling author, introduces Season 6 of her 'Move the Ball' podcast. She shares personal reflections on the unexpected passing of her mother and the importance of adjusting timelines when life throws a curveball. Jen discusses her intentional approach to publishing her latest book, 'Dominate the Game,' and how meaningful dates and prime numbers played a significant role in the proce...
Mar 10, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 352
In this episode, Jen discusses the importance of identifying and articulating what makes you unique, providing actionable tips and frameworks like CAR and STAR to help professionals effectively communicate their value. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, consistency, and confidence in personal branding. Additionally, Jen touches on her personal journey, including the recent passing of her mother and the impact it had on her perspective on time and priorities. Listen in to learn how to...
Dec 19, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 351
In this episode, Carsten Koerl shares his journey from studying microprocessor technology to becoming an entrepreneur, and his experiences with past businesses that laid the groundwork for his current venture, Sportradar. The discussion delves into Carsten's insights on the sports betting industry, the role of technology and AI in sports, and Carsten's experience taking Sportradar public on the NASDAQ. Carsten also offers advice for entrepreneurs on staying positive, competitive, and knowing whe...
Dec 02, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 350
In this episode, Guenther Steiner shares his experiences and insights from his journey in motorsports, including building the Haas F1 team and managing its challenges. Jen and Guenther discuss his latest book 'Unfiltered' and delve into the evolution of Formula One, the impact of technology, and the influence of 'Drive to Survive' on the sport's popularity. Gunther also reflects on leadership lessons, the importance of relationships, and the future of F1. Whether you're a die-hard F1 fan or new ...
Nov 11, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 349
In this episode, Nic Hamilton, professional racecar driver who is a 'limit defier,' discusses his journey dealing with Cerebral Palsy (CP), the importance of prioritizing your mental health, and his recently released book 'Now That I Have Your Attention: Seven Lessons in Leading a Life Bigger Than They Expect.' On the show, Nic emphasizes using one's voice and how everyone matters and has something to give to this world. Nic also speaks about the impact of his family in supporting his racing car...
Oct 14, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 348
In this episode, Brendan P. Keegan, an award-winning CEO and founder of the Be Fearless movement discusses his career journey, providing insights on leadership, hard work, and the significance of mentorship. The discussion delves into the challenging yet rewarding aspects of motorsports, the future of the industry, and the essential qualities of effective leadership. Jen and Brendan also explore the importance of being known and maintaining authenticity in professional growth. Brendan shares his...
Aug 12, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 347
In this episode, Ryan Djabbarah, Managing Director and Global Head of Sponsorships and Experiential at Citi discusses Citi's partnership strategies, focusing on maximizing brand impact and addressing social issues such as food insecurity. Key highlights include Citi's sponsorship of Aston Martin in Formula One, efforts in supporting Paralympians and their values, and long-term collaboration with Pete Alonso to fight food insecurity. The episode also covers career development, with Ryan sharing i...
Jul 29, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 346
In this episode, Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, shares insights on leadership, the importance of culture, and the role of authenticity in building successful teams. They cover Zak's journey in Formula 1, including the team's challenges, their turnaround, and continued success. The discussion includes the significance of incremental improvements, the impact of new leadership, and McLaren's approach to DEI and STEM initiatives. Zak also talks about his personal passion for motorsports, his hist...
Jul 08, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 345
In this episode, U.S. Air Force Brigadier General John "Dragon" Teichert discusses his leadership philosophies and his post-retirement pursuits, including his new book 'Boom!’ John shares his insights on the importance of integrity, service, excellence, and teamwork in leadership. He emphasizes the significance of aligning personal and organizational goals to one's greater purpose and mission. The conversation also delves into how both Jen and John use crowd-sourced feedback to elevate their wor...
Jul 04, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 344
In this episode, Thomas Ma, CEO of Real Messenger and a visionary entrepreneur from a prominent real estate family in Hong Kong discusses his journey in the real estate industry, his transition to technology, and the development of the Real Messenger app aimed at revolutionizing property tech. He sheds light on the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship, shares insights on productivity, and offers advice on app development. The conversation highlights the global mindset of Real Messenger, ...
Jun 27, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 343
In this season finale episode of the Move the Ball podcast, host Jen Garrett reflects on the journey of the show, celebrating its milestone of over 340 episodes. Jen shares her gratitude to loyal listeners and provides insights into managing time effectively. She recounts her exhilarating experience at the Indianapolis 500, which reignited her passion for excellence. The episode also includes practical advice for job seekers, addressing common misconceptions about career networking, resume writi...
Jun 03, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 342
In this episode, Kyle Kinnett, founder and CEO of Bullseye Event Group discusses the success of The Players Tailgate event, held annually during Super Bowl weekend, and the strategies behind building a top-tier sports hospitality brand. Kyle shares valuable insights on perseverance, playing the long game, cultivating meaningful relationships, and the importance of pushing boundaries in business. Packed with actionable tips for entrepreneurs, the conversation also delves into Kyle's personal habi...
May 30, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 341
In this episode Jen outlines principles from her latest book, 'Dominate the Game,' particularly focusing on the 'Own Your Game' chapter. The episode offers strategies for taking ownership of your goals, being fully committed, trusting your decisions, and maintaining accountability. Illustrative stories, such as the founders of Quest Nutrition and personal anecdotes, highlight the importance of dedication and risk-taking. Listen in to learn practical steps to show up, suit up, and move the ball t...
May 27, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 338
In this episode Todd Speciale, a Fortune 500 expert sales trainer and record-breaking sales guru, shares valuable insights into successful sales strategies, the importance of genuine relationships, and the universal nature of sales skills. Todd shares his personal journey, highlighting the impact of his father's advice and his own experiences in overcoming challenges through integrity and perseverance. The conversation delves into social media's role in brand building, the importance of being au...
May 23, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 339
In this episode, Will Blackmon, a 12-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl champion, and sommelier discusses his transition from professional football to entrepreneurship, particularly in the world of wine. Sharing insights from his career, both on and off the field, Blackmon talks about the importance of organic networking, mindfulness, and resilience through life's challenges. With a passion for wine, he also delves into the creation of his brand, Wine MVP, which offers exclusive wine experiences and a...
May 20, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 338
In this episode, Jen focuses on crucial interview preparation techniques. She advises on the importance of doing thorough company research, practicing interview questions using the STAR method, and the strategic crafting of one’s unique value proposition. She also emphasizes the significance of treating everyone involved in the interview process with respect, including gatekeepers like receptionists and administrative assistants, to make a positive and lasting impression. Additionally, Jen share...
May 16, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 337
In this episode, Jen invites voice branding expert Vaughn Fahie to explore the importance of using one's voice to connect with audiences, especially for authors considering producing audiobooks. The conversation covers Vaughn's background as a jazz musician and how that influenced his approach to voice branding, the historical context of audiobooks tracing back to Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph, and practical advice for authors on narrating their audiobooks. The episode emphasizes t...
May 13, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 336
In this episode, Paul Martin, the visionary co-founder of Box to Box Films shares his journey from sports journalism to becoming a pivotal figure in sports documentary filmmaking, notably for his role in producing Netflix's hit series 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'. Paul shares insights into the challenges of portraying authentic sports stories, the importance of resilience in the industry, and the role of relationships in advancing a career. Additionally, listeners are treated to behind-the-scen...
May 09, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 335
In this episode, Jen shares valuable insights on staying marketable and competitive in today's job market. She emphasizes the importance of a multifaceted and proactive approach to career advancement, covering five key strategies: crafting a compelling value proposition, becoming a subject matter expert, building a strong online presence, staying current with industry trends, and focusing on adaptability and agility. Jen underscores the significance of being deliberate and consistent in branding...
May 06, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 334
Mark Preston, the motorsport director at Lola Cars, explores his background as an engineer and his passion for pushing technological boundaries. Mark shares his experiences from leading a Formula 1 team with Super Aguri to pioneering efforts in Formula E with Team Techeetah, highlighting the challenges and triumphs encountered in professional motorsports. The discussion delves into the importance of innovation, risk-taking, and finding one's niche in a highly competitive field. Additionally, Mar...
May 02, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 333
The number of entrepreneurs that have had a Hollywood movie made about them is tiny. Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Jordan Belfort, Howard Hughes, Darren Cox . Orlando Bloom plays Darren Cox in the movie Gran Turismo. It tells the struggle, wins and failures Cox endured to get his breakthrough idea agreed, funded and renewed in a big, conservative corporation. On this episode, Darren Cox discusses his journey of innovation and disruption in the motorsport industry, from his role in establishing Ni...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 332
In this episode, Jen Garrett emphasizes the importance of positive energy, creating opportunities, and networking effectively. Garrett provides a sneak peek into her book 'Move the Ball', focusing on the chapter 'Drop the Dead Weight', which advises on identifying and eliminating negative influences from one's circle to progress in life and career. She highlights her personal experiences and the significance of having a supportive network to achieve success. Additionally, Garrett introduces her ...
Apr 25, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 331
This week Spencer Burford reveals his journey from playing flag football at a young age in Texas, a state known for its love for football, to becoming a high-performing NFL athlete. The discussion covers various topics, including the lessons learned from football that apply to personal and professional success, the importance of camaraderie and teamwork, and the challenges and pressures that come with being in the public eye. Spencer's college career at UT San Antonio, his experience with the Sc...
Apr 22, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 330
Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2024 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with wide receiver Ryan Flournoy about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life. Coming out of HS, Ryan Flournoy had zero Division 1 college football offers. Through persistence, his journey took him to a numbe...
Apr 20, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 329
Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2024 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with quarterback Austin Reed about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life. Austin Reed has been considered one of the most prolific passers in college football during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Austin started...
Apr 18, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 328
Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2024 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with kicker Joshua Karty about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life. Joshua Karty is an American football kicker who played college football at Stanford University, where for three seasons he was a starting...
Apr 17, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 327
Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2024 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with running back Dillon Johnson about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life. Dillon Johnson is a running back who finished his college career playing football at the University of Washington. During the 202...
Apr 16, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 326
Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2024 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with safety Kitan Oladapo about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life. Kitan Oladapo is a safety who played college football at Oregon State University, staring his college football career as a walk-on to th...
Apr 15, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 325
