In this episode of the Move The Ball podcast, host Jen Garrett dives into the art of mastering the strategic "Yes" and the career-saving "No." Drawing from her experience in leadership, branding, and consulting with elite professionals, Jen shares actionable frameworks for making intentional decisions that align with your long-term goals. Learn how to evaluate opportunities, apply decision-making filters, and position yourself for success by saying "yes" to what matters—and "no" to what doesn't. Plus, discover resources to further your growth, including the Executive Edge newsletter and Move the Ball Digital Workbooks.

 

Episode Highlights:
3:24 — Defining a strategic Yes: Intentional, not reactive
3:49 — The Alignment and ROI Test: Brand fit, time investment, potential upside
4:33 — The importance of alignment with long-term goals
6:17 — The right Yes is about positioning your work for the right audience
6:48 — The power of a career-saving No: Real-life examples
7:14 — Saying No can strengthen your reputation and credibility
8:50 — Your brand positioning as your ultimate compass

RESOURCES:
GRAB a Copy of Dominate the Gameon Amazon: https://amzn.to/43CzOD1
GRAB your Move the Ball: Mastering Your Unique Value Proposition Digital Workbook: https://bit.ly/masteringyourUVP
GRAB your Move the Ball: Mastering Strategic Networking Digital Workbook: https://bit.ly/masteringnetworking

 

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER BY LISTENING TO THESE OTHER MTB PODCASTS:
Mastering the Executive Edge Part 1: The Mindset Shift: https://bit.ly/3ZoXyI1
Mastering the Executive Edge Part 2: The Behavior Shift: https://bit.ly/3HyDexS
The Strategic Career Map Part 1: Laying the Foundation: https://bit.ly/4kAuPsj
The Strategic Career Map Part 2: Execution and Elevation: https://bit.ly/3HxEKAf
The Influence Factor Part 1: Becoming a Trusted Voice: https://bit.ly/451wIYl
The Influence Factor Part 2: Activating Influence: https://bit.ly/4odgjsK
The Visibility Equation Part 1: The Positioning Shift: https://bit.ly/4mWlsE8
The Visibility Equation Part 2: The Proximity Playbook: https://bit.ly/3HEPa1l
No Permission Needed: 10 Power Moves: https://bit.ly/4lH1a19

 

IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:

🔗 Sign Up for Jen's The Executive Edge Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.thenextfirstdown.com

📖 Unlock Exclusive Career & Branding Resources with The Executive Edge Pro Playbook: http://www.executiveedgeplaybook.com

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

🎧 Listen to a Sample of Dominate the Game Audiobook: https://bit.ly/playtodominate

If you’re ready to take your brand, career, or leadership to the next level, reach out to Jen at info@jenniferagarrett.com to see how she can help you make it happen.

In this episode of the Move The Ball podcast, host Jen Garrett dives into the art of mastering the strategic "Yes" and the career-saving "No." Drawing from her experience in leadership, branding, and consulting with elite professionals, Jen shares actionable frameworks for making intentional decisions that align with your long-term goals. Learn how to evaluate opportunities, apply decision-making filters, and position yourself for success by saying "yes" to what matters&mdash;and "no" to what doesn't. Plus, discover resources to further your growth, including the Executive Edge newsletter and Move the Ball Digital Workbooks.
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Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>3:24 &mdash; Defining a strategic Yes: Intentional, not reactive</li>
<li>3:49 &mdash; The Alignment and ROI Test: Brand fit, time investment, potential upside</li>
<li>4:33 &mdash; The importance of alignment with long-term goals</li>
<li>6:17 &mdash; The right Yes is about positioning your work for the right audience</li>
<li>6:48 &mdash; The power of a career-saving No: Real-life examples</li>
<li>7:14 &mdash; Saying No can strengthen your reputation and credibility</li>
<li>8:50 &mdash; Your brand positioning as your ultimate compass</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li>GRAB a Copy of&nbsp;Dominate the Gameon Amazon:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/43CzOD1">https://amzn.to/43CzOD1</a></li>
<li>GRAB your&nbsp;Move the Ball: Mastering Your Unique Value Proposition Digital Workbook:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/masteringyourUVP">https://bit.ly/masteringyourUVP</a></li>
<li>GRAB your&nbsp;Move the Ball: Mastering Strategic Networking Digital Workbook:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/masteringnetworking">https://bit.ly/masteringnetworking</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER BY LISTENING TO THESE OTHER MTB PODCASTS:
<ul>
<li>Mastering the Executive Edge Part 1: The Mindset Shift:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3ZoXyI1">https://bit.ly/3ZoXyI1</a></li>
<li>Mastering the Executive Edge Part 2: The Behavior Shift:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3HyDexS">https://bit.ly/3HyDexS</a></li>
<li>The Strategic Career Map Part 1: Laying the Foundation:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4kAuPsj">https://bit.ly/4kAuPsj</a></li>
<li>The Strategic Career Map Part 2: Execution and Elevation:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3HxEKAf">https://bit.ly/3HxEKAf</a></li>
<li>The Influence Factor Part 1: Becoming a Trusted Voice:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/451wIYl">https://bit.ly/451wIYl</a></li>
<li>The Influence Factor Part 2: Activating Influence:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4odgjsK">https://bit.ly/4odgjsK</a></li>
<li>The Visibility Equation Part 1: The Positioning Shift:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4mWlsE8">https://bit.ly/4mWlsE8</a></li>
<li>The Visibility Equation Part 2: The Proximity Playbook:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3HEPa1l">https://bit.ly/3HEPa1l</a></li>
<li>No Permission Needed: 10 Power Moves:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4lH1a19">https://bit.ly/4lH1a19</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:
🔗&nbsp;Sign Up for Jen's&nbsp;The Executive Edge&nbsp;Newsletter on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thenextfirstdown.com/">https://www.thenextfirstdown.com</a>
📖&nbsp;Unlock Exclusive Career &amp; Branding Resources with&nbsp;The Executive Edge Pro Playbook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.executiveedgeplaybook.com/">http://www.executiveedgeplaybook.com</a>
🔗&nbsp;Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.getinsidethehuddle.com/">https://www.getinsidethehuddle.com</a>
🔗&nbsp;Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball">https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball</a>
📸&nbsp;Follow the movement on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/">https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/</a>
🎧&nbsp;Listen to a Sample of&nbsp;Dominate the Game&nbsp;Audiobook:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/playtodominate">https://bit.ly/playtodominate</a>
If you&rsquo;re ready to take your brand, career, or leadership to the next level, reach out to Jen at info@jenniferagarrett.com to see how she can help you make it happen.

This podcast is your go-to source for elite strategies to elevate your performance, fast-track your growth, and dominate in business and life. Renowned brand architect, business growth expert, best-selling author, and trusted real estate connector, Jennifer A. Garrett, takes you inside the minds of champion athletes, influential executives, and powerhouse entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of winning. Learn from their experiences, gain exclusive insights, and apply their high-performance tactics to stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're an athlete, business professional, or ambitious entrepreneur, this podcast equips you with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to lead with confidence, advance your career, and achieve elite success.

It’s time for you to move like an athlete and win like a CEO. Suit up, show up, and move the ball.

This podcast is your go-to source for elite strategies to elevate your performance, fast-track your growth, and dominate in business and life. Renowned brand architect, business growth expert, best-selling author, and trusted real estate connector, Jennifer A. Garrett, takes you inside the minds of champion athletes, influential executives, and powerhouse entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of winning. Learn from their experiences, gain exclusive insights, and apply their high-performance tactics to stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're an athlete, business professional, or ambitious entrepreneur, this podcast equips you with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to lead with confidence, advance your career, and achieve elite success.
It&rsquo;s time for you to move like an athlete and win like a CEO. Suit up, show up, and move the ball.