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Xavier Rush: Build a High Performing Brand Aug 23, 2021

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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 with your brand message, why you should be focused on individual client relationships, especially in the early days of your brand, and how you can stand out from competitors from the beginning.

Xavier Rush is a former NFL and AAF wide receiver who played college football at Tulane. Currently, Xavier owns his own fitness business called XRElite where he helps athletes who are looking to improve their performance. He also helps individuals to be all-star players in life, focusing them on improving their performance, having a healthier look, and getting them to show up in life at their best level.

You can connect with Xavier in the following ways:

Xavier's IG and Twitter: @dnt_rush_it

XR Elite's IG, Twitter, and TikTok: @_xrelite

Website: https://www.xr-elite.com

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Tanzel Smart: How to Outwork the Competition Aug 19, 2021

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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 defensive tackle who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, who currently plays for the New York Jets. Prior to the NFL, Tanzel played college football at Tulane where during his college football career he had 183 tackles, 40.5 tackles for loss (TFLs), 9.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.

You can connect with Tanzel in the following ways:

Instagram: @tj_bchillen

Twitter: @tj_bchillen

TikTok: tj_beeating

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Shyheim Carter: Habits to Focus on Success Aug 16, 2021

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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, Shyheim played college football at The University of Alabama, where during his career he recorded 100 tackles, 6 of them being Tackles for Loss (TFLs) and 3 interceptions, 2 of those picks were returned for touchdowns. Shyheim was also a member of Alabama’s 2017 National Championship Team.

You can connect with Shyheim in the following ways:

IG: @christmas__5

Twitter: @Christmas__5

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Stanley Morgan Jr.: Preparing for a Successful Season Aug 12, 2021

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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 1,000-yard receiver in Husker history and why that isn’t necessarily the main thing that makes him stand out as wide receiver.

Stanley Morgan Jr. is currently an NFL wide receiver who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals. Stanley played college football at the University of Nebraska where he currently holds a number of Nebraska Husker records including: Career Receptions (189), Career Receiving Yards (2,747), Season Receiving Yards (1,004 in 2018), and Season Receptions by a Wide Receiver (70 in 2018). Stanley was also the first 1,000-yard receiver in Husker history.

You can connect with Stanley in the following ways:

Instagram: @s_morganjr8

Twitter: @Thekidstan

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Jalen McCleskey: Utilizing Your Support System Aug 09, 2021

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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 Saints. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Prior to the NFL, Jalen played college football at Oklahoma State and Tulane. During his college career, Jalen posted career totals of 2,446 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns in 56 games.

You can connect with Jalen in the following ways:

Twitter: @lilsho2

IG: @lilsho_2

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Coach Mike Ditka: Legacy Building Leadership Strategies Aug 05, 2021

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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 explore how consistency in leadership and habits pays off for your team and how to empower your team to do the right thing on and off the field.

Coach Mike Ditka played college football at Pitt and was drafted fifth overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1961 draft. That year he was named UPI NFL Rookie of the Year as a player. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a six-time All-Pro tight end. He played for the Chicago bears, Philadelphia, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Coach Ditka had the honor of being the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, post his NFL playing career. He started coaching with the Dallas Cowboys and has also served as the head coach of the Chicago Bears as well as head coach for the New Orleans Saints. He is also a three time Super Bowl champ and is only one of two people who have won Super Bowls as a player, assistant and a head coach.

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Coach Rod Milstead: The Business of College Athletics Aug 04, 2021

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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 currently the head coach of the Delaware State Hornets football program. He was one of the most decorated players in the history of Delaware State University. He was appointed to the head coaching position in January of 2018.

Coach Milstead spent eight years playing in the NFL. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 1992 NFL draft. He played for the Cleveland Browns and the 49ers, where he won a super bowl with the formerly named Washington Redskins.

You can connect with Coach Milstead in the following ways:

Twitter: @Milstead69

Instagram: @Milstead69

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Coach Aaron Kromer: Communicating for Success Aug 03, 2021

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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 a team member who is struggling.

Aaron Kromer played college football at the University of Miami, Ohio, and post his college football career transitioned into the world of football coaching where he spent the first 10 years of his career as a college position coach. He then coached in the NFL starting off with the Oakland Raiders in 2001. Aaron has also coached for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, and the Buffalo Bills. Most recently, Aaron was the run game coordinator and the offensive line coach for the LA Rams. Aaron also served as the interim head coach for the New orleans Saints and was a member of the Saint's coaching staff when the Saints won Super Bowl XLIV.

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Coach Brent Brennan: Coaching Through Transitions Aug 02, 2021

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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 helps support team members in times of frustration.

Coach Brent Brennan is currently the head football coach at San Jose State University. Coach Brennan played college football at UCLA and started his coaching career coaching HS football and moved onto being a Graduate Assistant for three seasons, with the University of Hawaii, University of Washington, and the University of Arizona. Throughout his college coaching career, Coach Brennan has coached at several programs including Cal Poly, being a position coach at San Jose State and Oregon State, and then returned to San Jose State University as the head coach in 2017.

You connect with Coach Brennan in the following ways:

Instagram: @sanjosestatefb

Twitter: @coachBrennan

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Kory Minor: How to Fast-Track Sustainable Growth Jul 29, 2021

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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 go.

Kory Minor is a former American football player who played outside linebacker at Notre Dame and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft as the 234th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers. Kory then played for four seasons in the league with the Carolina Panthers. Kory is the Founder & CEO of Kory Minor Industries (KMI) which is a training and development company for individuals and organizations specializing in helping clients to Get Off the Sideline and Get Into the Game by fostering the concept of WINNING.

You can connect with Kory in the following ways:

Website: koryminortraining.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmine4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoryMinorIndustries/

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