Today on Move the Ball™, former professional football player and motivational speaker JJ Birden shares how he played in the NFL for nine seasons before transitioning into a business and speaking career. Listen in as Jen and JJ discuss raising your own bar, protecting your focus, and treating every day like game day.

JJ went to the University of Oregon where he was a two-sport star in Football and Track and Field. JJ was a wide receiver who drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft and played nine seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons. JJ is currently an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and a performance coach who helps people seize their opportunities in life.

You can connect with JJ in the following ways:

Website: www.jjbirden.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjbirden

LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/jjbirden

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jjbirden/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/birden88

To learn more about implementing the habits and strategies of athletes into your career, join the Move the Ball™ Facebook group and sign up for Jennifer’s newsletter at http://www.thenextfirstdown.com.

Today on Move the Ball™, former professional football player and motivational speaker JJ Birden shares how he played in the NFL for nine seasons before transitioning into a business and speaking career. Listen in as Jen and JJ discuss raising your own bar, protecting your focus, and treating every day like game day. JJ went to the University of Oregon where he was a two-sport star in Football and Track and Field. JJ was a wide receiver who drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft and played nine seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons. JJ is currently an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and a performance coach who helps people seize their opportunities in life. You can connect with JJ in the following ways: Website: <a href="http://www.jjbirden.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.jjbirden.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jjbirdenonline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/jjbirdenonline</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jjbirden" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/jjbirden</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://twitter.com/jjbirden" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/jjbirden</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjbirden/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/jjbirden/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/birden88" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/birden88</a> To learn more about implementing the habits and strategies of athletes into your career, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/movetheball">Move the Ball™ Facebook group</a> and sign up for Jennifer’s newsletter at <a href="http://www.thenextfirstdown.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.thenextfirstdown.com</a>.

This podcast is your go-to source for game-winning, high performance strategies on and off the field. Renowned branding consultant, business growth expert, best-selling author, and real estate maven, Jennifer A. Garrett brings you inside the minds of the pros you idolize and the executives you admire. Learn from their experiences, gain valuable advice, and apply their wisdom with Jennifer's proven Move the Ball system. Whether you're an athlete, business professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast equips you with the tools and inspiration to dominate your game. So get ready - it’s time to suit up, show up, and move the ball.

This podcast is your go-to source for game-winning, high performance strategies on and off the field. Renowned branding consultant, business growth expert, best-selling author, and real estate maven, Jennifer A. Garrett brings you inside the minds of the pros you idolize and the executives you admire. Learn from their experiences, gain valuable advice, and apply their wisdom with Jennifer's proven Move the Ball system. Whether you're an athlete, business professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast equips you with the tools and inspiration to dominate your game. So get ready - it’s time to suit up, show up, and move the ball.

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Today on Move the Ball™, former professional football player and motivational speaker JJ Birden shares how he played in the NFL for nine seasons before transitioning into a business and speaking career. Listen in as Jen and JJ discuss raising your...

How to Make the Most of Every Play with JJ Birden

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, Mark provides valuable advice for aspiring professionals in motorsports or any competitive industry, emphasizing the power of focus and specialization.



Episode Highlights:

03:12 From Passion to Profession: Mark's Early Career and Challenges

07:30 The Formula 1 Adventure: Arrows to McLaren and Beyond

14:48 The Super Aguri F1 Challenge: Building a Team from Scratch

23:36 Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Formula E

25:00 The Evolution of Formula E: Sustainability and Strategy

30:50 Lola Cars' Electrification Vision and Future of Motorsport

33:48 Impact of 'Drive to Survive' and social media on Motorsports



Mark Preston is a pioneer in the world of professional motorsports who is currently the Motorsport Director at Lola Cars, where he is leading the legendary British marque’s new racing ventures. Mark was one of the founding team principals of the Formula E World Championship and he also found considerable success in the Formula E series, winning three drivers’ and two constructors’ championships with Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix Da Costa at the TECHEETAH team. Prior to his time in Formula E, Mark earned his motorsport credentials in Formula 1, notably as Technical Director of the Super Aguri team, which he built in partnership with Honda in just 100 days. Mark also had successful stints as Head of Vehicle Technology at McLaren, and at the Arrows Grand Prix team, where he started his career,



Follow Mark Preston on Twitter/X: @markpreston3

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/markpreston



Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!



🔗 Dive deeper into game-changing insights to help you elevate your career at:

http://www.thenextfirstdown.com

📘 Snag your signed copies of "Move the Ball" & "Dominate the Game" at: http://dominateandmove.com

🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:

http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com

🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball

📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/

🛍️ Gear up with Move the Ball Merch: https://www.wemovetheball.com



Ready to move, make things happen, and dominate? Let's do this together! 💪

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, Mark provides valuable advice for aspiring professionals in motorsports or any competitive industry, emphasizing the power of focus and specialization.
 
Episode Highlights:
03:12 From Passion to Profession: Mark's Early Career and Challenges
07:30 The Formula 1 Adventure: Arrows to McLaren and Beyond
14:48 The Super Aguri F1 Challenge: Building a Team from Scratch
23:36 Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Formula E
25:00 The Evolution of Formula E: Sustainability and Strategy
30:50 Lola Cars' Electrification Vision and Future of Motorsport
33:48 Impact of 'Drive to Survive' and social media on Motorsports
 
Mark Preston is a pioneer in the world of professional motorsports who is currently the Motorsport Director at Lola Cars, where he is leading the legendary British marque’s new racing ventures. Mark was one of the founding team principals of the Formula E World Championship and he also found considerable success in the Formula E series, winning three drivers’ and two constructors’ championships with Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix Da Costa at the TECHEETAH team. Prior to his time in Formula E, Mark earned his motorsport credentials in Formula 1, notably as Technical Director of the Super Aguri team, which he built in partnership with Honda in just 100 days. Mark also had successful stints as Head of Vehicle Technology at McLaren, and at the Arrows Grand Prix team, where he started his career,
 
Follow Mark Preston on Twitter/X: @markpreston3
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/markpreston">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/markpreston</a>
 
Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!
 
🔗 Dive deeper into game-changing insights to help you elevate your career at:
<a href="http://www.thenextfirsdtdown.com/">http://www.thenextfirstdown.com</a>
📘 Snag your signed copies of "Move the Ball" &amp; "Dominate the Game" at: <a href="http://dominateandmove.com/">http://dominateandmove.com</a>
🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:
<a href="http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com/">http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com</a>
🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball">https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball</a>
📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/">https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/</a>
🛍️ Gear up with Move the Ball Merch: <a href="https://www.wemovetheball.com/">https://www.wemovetheball.com</a>
 
Ready to move, make things happen, and dominate? Let's do this together! 💪

Mark Preston: Pushing Boundaries in Motorsports and Beyond

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 Nissan's GT Academy to adapting his media company during COVID. The conversation delves into Cox's early career aspirations, the strategic risk-taking in his professional journey, and the impact of the GT Academy in democratizing motorsport talent. Additionally, Cox shares insights on adapting to unforeseen challenges, such as pivoting his F1 media group during the pandemic, and the importance of pursuing one's passions despite potential obstacles.



Episode Highlights:

03:11 The Making of a Hollywood Movie: Gran Turismo's Journey

05:47 Reflecting on Success and the Power of Disruption

16:21 The Genesis of GT Academy: From Gaming to Racing

25:30 Navigating Corporate Culture: Pushing Innovative Ideas

32:26 The Gran Turismo Movie: Bringing a Dream to the Big Screen

37:34 Behind the Scenes of the Gran Turismo Movie

42:45 Launching an F1 Media Group Amidst a Pandemic





Darren Cox is an innovator, disrupter, marketer, and pioneer in the F1 Drive to Survive era who has had his biggest project turned into a major Hollywood movie, ‘Gran Turismo”. Darren’s professional motorsport journey started when in 2005 he conceived an idea well ahead of its time, exploring whether a Playstation gamer could transfer from his sofa to the race track. “Gran Turismo’ tells the story of how Darren fought to launch and keep the ‘Gamer to Racer’ concept against pressure from Nissan and Playstation. As founder and CEO of a start up independent F1 media group, Darren drove the business to lead in terms of results and reputation in the F1 paddock within 3 years, exploiting the tsunami of interest generated by Netflix. As well conceiving GT Academy and other start up motorsport brands Darren is also behind landmark projects and concepts such as the Deltawing Le Mans entry, a new Marketing media awards platform for Motorsport and has run esports teams for Mercedes F1, Racing Point F1 (Aston Martin) and Fernando Alonso.

Connect with Darren Cox on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdarrencox/

Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!



🔗 Dive deeper into game-changing insights to help you elevate your career at:

http://www.thenextfirstdown.com

📘 Snag your signed copies of "Move the Ball" & "Dominate the Game" at: http://dominateandmove.com

🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:

http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com

🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball

📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/

🛍️ Gear up with Move the Ball Merch: https://www.wemovetheball.com



Ready to move, make things happen, and dominate? Let's do this together! 💪

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 Nissan's GT Academy to adapting his media company during COVID. The conversation delves into Cox's early career aspirations, the strategic risk-taking in his professional journey, and the impact of the GT Academy in democratizing motorsport talent. Additionally, Cox shares insights on adapting to unforeseen challenges, such as pivoting his F1 media group during the pandemic, and the importance of pursuing one's passions despite potential obstacles.
 
Episode Highlights:
03:11 The Making of a Hollywood Movie: Gran Turismo's Journey
05:47 Reflecting on Success and the Power of Disruption
16:21 The Genesis of GT Academy: From Gaming to Racing
25:30 Navigating Corporate Culture: Pushing Innovative Ideas
32:26 The Gran Turismo Movie: Bringing a Dream to the Big Screen
37:34 Behind the Scenes of the Gran Turismo Movie
42:45 Launching an F1 Media Group Amidst a Pandemic
 
 
Darren Cox is an innovator, disrupter, marketer, and pioneer in the F1 Drive to Survive era who has had his biggest project turned into a major Hollywood movie, ‘Gran Turismo”. Darren’s professional motorsport journey started when in 2005 he conceived an idea well ahead of its time, exploring whether a Playstation gamer could transfer from his sofa to the race track. “Gran Turismo’ tells the story of how Darren fought to launch and keep the ‘Gamer to Racer’ concept against pressure from Nissan and Playstation. As founder and CEO of a start up independent F1 media group, Darren drove the business to lead in terms of results and reputation in the F1 paddock within 3 years, exploiting the tsunami of interest generated by Netflix. As well conceiving GT Academy and other start up motorsport brands Darren is also behind landmark projects and concepts such as the Deltawing Le Mans entry, a new Marketing media awards platform for Motorsport and has run esports teams for Mercedes F1, Racing Point F1 (Aston Martin) and Fernando Alonso.
Connect with Darren Cox on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdarrencox/
Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!
 
🔗 Dive deeper into game-changing insights to help you elevate your career at:
<a href="http://www.thenextfirsdtdown.com/">http://www.thenextfirstdown.com</a>
📘 Snag your signed copies of "Move the Ball" &amp; "Dominate the Game" at: <a href="http://dominateandmove.com/">http://dominateandmove.com</a>
🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:
<a href="http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com/">http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com</a>
🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball">https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball</a>
📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/">https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/</a>
🛍️ Gear up with Move the Ball Merch: <a href="https://www.wemovetheball.com/">https://www.wemovetheball.com</a>
 
Ready to move, make things happen, and dominate? Let's do this together! 💪

Darren Cox: Driving Innovation from Formula 1 to Hollywood with ‘Gran Turismo’

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 new website offering free resources for career acceleration and invites listeners to join her newsletter for more guidance on career development.



Episode Highlights:

01:23 Unlock Your Career Potential: New Website Launch

02:44 The Power of Networking and Positive Energy

06:31 Dive into 'Drop the Dead Weight' - A Chapter from Move the Ball

20:29 Reflections and Next Steps: Building Your Support Circle



Pick up your copy of the Move the Ball book here: https://amzn.to/3UjIuYR

Grab the audiobook version of Move the Ball here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B07M8RN4TQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-137620&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_137620_rh_us

Get more career videos/resources at www.thenextfirstdown.com



Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!



🔗 Dive deeper into game-changing insights to help you elevate your career at:

http://www.thenextfirstdown.com

📘 Snag your signed copies of "Move the Ball" & "Dominate the Game" at: http://dominateandmove.com

🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:

http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com

🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball

📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/

🛍️ Gear up with Move the Ball Merch: https://www.wemovetheball.com



Ready to move, make things happen, and dominate? Let's do this together! 💪

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 new website offering free resources for career acceleration and invites listeners to join her newsletter for more guidance on career development.
 
Episode Highlights:
01:23 Unlock Your Career Potential: New Website Launch
02:44 The Power of Networking and Positive Energy
06:31 Dive into 'Drop the Dead Weight' - A Chapter from Move the Ball
20:29 Reflections and Next Steps: Building Your Support Circle
 
Pick up your copy of the Move the Ball book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3UjIuYR">https://amzn.to/3UjIuYR</a>
Grab the audiobook version of Move the Ball here: <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B07M8RN4TQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-137620&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_137620_rh_us">https://www.audible.com/pd/B07M8RN4TQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-137620&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_137620_rh_us</a>
Get more career videos/resources at <a href="http://www.thenextfirstdown.com">www.thenextfirstdown.com</a>
 
Don't just listen to the podcast, it's time to take action and dominate your game!
 
🔗 Dive deeper into game-changing insights to help you elevate your career at:
<a href="http://www.thenextfirsdtdown.com/">http://www.thenextfirstdown.com</a>
📘 Snag your signed copies of "Move the Ball" &amp; "Dominate the Game" at: <a href="http://dominateandmove.com/">http://dominateandmove.com</a>
🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:
<a href="http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com/">http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com</a>
🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball">https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball</a>
📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/">https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/</a>
🛍️ Gear up with Move the Ball Merch: <a href="https://www.wemovetheball.com/">https://www.wemovetheball.com</a>
 
Ready to move, make things happen, and dominate? Let's do this together! 💪

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