Molly Fletcher | Sports Agent to Inspiring from the Big Stage

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Jon Gordon

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🗓️ 7 March 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I'm thrilled to bring you an enlightening conversation with Molly Fletcher. Often dubbed the "female Jerry Maguire," Molly spent nearly 20 years as a sports agent, representing top-tier athletes and coaches and learning about peak performance from the best in the world. In our conversation, Molly shares how she transitioned from the intense world of sports agency to becoming a renowned speaker, author, and motivator. Discover the heart and drive behind her journey, from her competitive spirit on the tennis courts of Michigan State to the boardrooms of top organizations today.

Molly unveils her latest book, "Dynamic Drive," and dives into strategies for unlocking inner drive through purpose and mindset. We cover her commitment to balancing a fulfilling career with being a devoted wife and mother, exploring how she manages it all without striving for the elusive 'balance' but through achieving alignment. Lastly, we discuss her new initiative, 'The Edge,' a groundbreaking event aimed at empowering women to thrive, not just survive.

Tune in for an inspiring dose of motivation and insight you won't want to miss!

About Molly,

Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career, Molly negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports' biggest names, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA TOUR golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers.

As a World's Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. Her TED Talk, “Secrets of a Champion Mindset,” has more than one million views. She is the author of multiple books, including The Energy Clock, Fearless at Work, and A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating. Her latest
book, Dynamic Drive, became an instant USA Today #1 Non-Fiction

Molly is the founder and host of the Game Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast, where she interviews experts and celebrities in every field including Troy Aikman, Sue Bird, Glennon Doyle, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Matthew McConaughey, and Simon Sinek.

Molly’s insights have been featured in prestigious media outlets, including CNN, ESPN, Forbes, Fast Company, InStyle, and Sports Illustrated. Her company Game Changer Performance Group helps clients unlock peak performance through its three signature training experiences: Energy, Negotiation and GamechangHER.

Check out Molly's book, Dynamic Drive here!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the John Gordon podcast where we share John's interviews with guests as well as key strategies and lessons from his keynotes, coaching, and more.
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0:25.5	That's J-O-N-Gordon certified.com.
0:28.5	Now let's jump in to today's episode.
0:31.5	Hey, this is John Gordon with the John Gordon podcast.
0:34.7	And today my guest is Molly Fletcher.
0:37.2	Molly, how you doing? I'm doing great.
0:39.6	My friend, it's good to be with you. It's great to be with you. Molly, you are known as the
0:45.1	female Jerry McGuire. One of my favorite movies of all time. He was a sports agent.
0:50.5	Your background is as a sports agent. Talk about that. Well, I was. I mean, for almost 20 years,
0:55.2	I was a sports agent and it was unbelievable. I mean, I had an opportunity to recruit and work
0:59.6	with some incredible athletes, coaches, broadcasters. And so in so many ways, it was really,
1:05.1	you know, a front row seat, John. I mean, to, you know, peak performance to the mindset and the
1:10.1	behaviors of some of the best athletes in the world. And obviously, I, you know, peak performance to the mindset and the behaviors of some of the best
1:11.2	athletes in the world. And obviously, I negotiated their contracts, managed their careers. And what
1:16.9	is such a short and unique window of time representing them was really truly an honor. And so, yeah,
1:23.9	for 20 years, that was my space. And I'm grateful and blessed that most of the guys that we work with and the gals that we work with were not just great at what they did on the mound or the court or the field.
1:33.1	They were great people, too.
1:36.0	You know, guys like John Smoltz and Ernie Johnson and Doc Rivers and, you know, are just great human beings along with being able to throw a fastball,
1:46.2	you know, 98 miles an hour and put it on a nickel.
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