Welcome to Mindful Business Renegades Podcast where Mindfulness and Business connect! Today’s guest is Dr. Jen Welter. Dr. Jen Welter is the 1st Female Coach of the NFL & Madden. She has a Ph.D. in Sports, the author of the book Play Big & Critter Fitter Series, and the Founder of the Grrridiron Girls.

Let’s dive into Dr. Jen’s story of how powerful and important it is to have these conversations in order to correct the course of our future moving forward as a community as well as in the world of sports.

[00:01 - 01:59 ] Opening Segment

• Let's bring in our guest Dr. Jen Welter to the show

[02:00 - 11:38 ] What's In Your Cup?

• Dr. Jen talks about the lack of mentorship and guidance with young athletes
  
  • Being a great athlete wasn't good enough for you to be known
  
  
  
  • Knowing the business of sports
  
  
  
  • Giving young athletes the full scope of the world of sports
  
  
  
  
  



• Dr. Jen talks about becoming one of the best trainers
  
  • It's not all about the money
  
  
  
  • Helping clients "Work IT out" while they workout
  
  
  
  
  

[11:39 - 25:50 ] THE CONVERSATION

• Dr. Jen talks about being the first in so many things and how she navigates it
  
  • Creating a unique value proposition within the sport
  
  
  
  • No one can argue with one of the best in the world
  
  
  
  • One of her secrets to success is her longevity
  
  
  
  • Appreciating diversity
  
  
  
  
  



• Dr. Jen weighs in on doing the right things but you are not being fortified because you're different
  
  • The side conversation became "THE CONVERSATION"
  
  
  
  • People assume that I would fail simply because of my gender
  
  
  
  • Black Lives Matter, fortifying and protecting each other
  
  
  
  • It is hard to be by yourself
  
  
  
  
  



• Dr. Jen shares what it means for her to be first
  
  • Going through that door knowing that it will cost you
  
  
  
  
  

[25:51 - 38:54 ] Threats On Accomplishments

• Dr. Jen talks about all the threats that come along with her accomplishments
  
  • It's tough when the most powerful people in the game are not supporting you
  
  
  
  • Not everybody agrees with women in football
  
  
  
  
  



• Dr. Jen weighs in on women having equal opportunities in football
  
  • You have the right to step on that field
  
  
  
  • You have the right to try
  
  
  
  
  



• Having the right mentality to handle situations



• Trust the voices in your head
  
  • Be prepared for the new challenges
  
  
  
  
  



• Showing empathy, love and building bridges

[38:55 - 46:41 ] The Power Of Empathy

• Quick plug to Dr. Jen's new Children's Book Series, Critter Fitter



• Dr. Jen shares her insight on empathy
  
  • How can I coach you if I don't get you?
  
  
  
  • Be 100% authentic
  
  
  
  • If I'm for you, I'm all the way for you
  
  
  
  
  

[46:42 - 55:35 ] Fierce Competition And Undying Love

• Dr. Jen shares a story back when she was publishing her book
  
  • One of Dr. Jen's friend got racially profiled in the book
  
  
  
  • We compete with each other on the highest level but we love and treat each other like family
  
  
  
  
  



• Seeing and embracing someone's differences
  
  • Putting them in a position where they will be THE BEST
  
  
  
  
  



• Dr. Jen talks about why she loves Football
  
  • Perfect Intentions
  
  
  
  
  

[55:36 - 59:41 ] Closing Segment

• Dr. Jen talks about overcoming all the hard things
  
  • It's because of the hard things that I appreciate more of what the others have worked for
  
  
  
  
  



• Final thoughts from Dr. Jen
  
  • If we don't change now, then we'll miss it. IT IS TIME!
  
  
  
  
  



• Final words from me and Joe

Tweetable Quotes:

"I think we could do a lot better if we combine those two things (Passion and Talent) and give kids those full scope of the world of sports" - Dr. Jen Welter

"What made me great as a trainer was not that my workouts were that much better, but I would help my clients work IT out while we work out." - Dr. Jen Welter

"Be 100% authentic. If you are the same person with those guys that you were here every single day, they would absolutely love you. But if you are fake in any way, they will sense it and eat you alive." - Terry Glunt

"If I am worthy of your trust, I will take it and I will do my best with it. It doesn't make me perfect, but if we have perfect intentions we can always improve." - Dr. Jen Welter

Resources Mentioned:

• Jen Welter Website



• Play Big by Dr. Jen Welter



• Critter Fitter by Dr. Jen Welter

You can connect with Dr. Jen on LinkedIn and Facebook or visit her website https://www.jenwelter.com/ to know more. She’d love to connect with you

You can connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also connect with my co-host Joe Lemon on LinkedIn and Twitter or visit our podcast page on Spotify and leave some comments. We’d love to hear from you!

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