172: Playing Big In Life w/ Dr. Jen Welter

Welcome to Episode 172 of The Decoding Success Podcast SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE.  Today we're joined by Dr. Jen Welter -- a groundbreaking, barrier-busting force of nature. She is a female trailblazer, sports pioneer, Ph.D., passionate leader, world-renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and source of inspiration around the globe. Her relentless pursuit of individual excellence and success in challenging the status quo time and time again, fuels her current drive to help others achieve their best—in sports, health and wellness, professional pursuits, and in life. She is driven by the belief that "Greatness is a choice you make over and over. And when you choose personal greatness—big or small—it becomes a part of who you are." In every realm she tackles, Dr. Jen is a game-changer, bringing vision, power, and purpose to her mission of breaking the chains of what has always been and redefining what is and will be. She tackled her football career with fearless tenacity and an unprecedented track record of pioneering firsts. Building on her remarkable career in women's football, which included 2 Gold medals with Team USA, 4 World Championships, and 8 All-Star selections, Dr. Jen busted into the men's game, as the first female running back signed to a men's professional team. Blending her passion for the game with a powerful, unique communication style, she broke through the biggest boys club of all, the NFL, as the first female coach in the league and the Madden NFL20 video game. Crystallizing her journey into a playbook for overall success, she published "Play Big, Lessons in Living Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL." Not content to stop there, Dr. Jen's belief in the power of sport to transform society inspired her to create sustainable platforms and inclusive programs to help women become leaders, give girls access, and empower kids to overcome challenges through physical, emotional, and social well being. She founded Grrridiron Girls, the first national movement for girls in flag football. She has been honored and quoted by President Obama as a female pioneer and role model. She has coached everyone from kids in sports camps to C-level executives, on how finding your voice and having fearless conversations can fuel positive change. When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, she teamed with Creative Director and Founder of JayneAgency, Brooke Foley to create the critter Fitterbook series, the world's first social, emotional, and physical wellness series for young kids. Covering themes ranging from social distancing and mask-wearing to resilience and wellness through movement, Critter Fitter offers a holistic platform for parents and children to solve a range of complex problems, giving youth a voice through conversations, tools, and experiences. Dr. Jen's message of overcoming life's obstacles with grit, tenacity, and limitless possibility has received worldwide acclaim, by audiences ranging from global companies and top schools to brands, nonprofits, and professional sports teams. To connect with Dr. Jen, check her out on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and her website.  To connect with Matt, check him out on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and his website.  Rate, Subscribe and Share! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟