I’ve told a lot of stories over the years, but watching Jen Welter tear up while reading a handwritten note from one of her linebackers? That one stuck with me.Jen was the first woman to coach in the NFL, but what makes her story unforgettable isn’t just that milestone. It’s what it took to get there. No guidebook. No road map. Just a clear plastic bag, a heart full of determination, and the guts to cold call the Arizona Cardinals.She opens up about the good, the gritty, and the completely unexpected parts of being “the first”—and why those handwritten notes might’ve mattered more than any play she called.What You’ll Discover:Why a simple handwritten note made national headlines (06:20)What it really felt like to step onto that NFL sideline (10:35)The power and pressure of being “the first” in a locker room with no precedent (23:04)How one cold call changed the course of her life (27:22)Building trust one conversation, one linebacker at a time (41:42)Why women in leadership need true advocates, not just mentors (57:13)There’s something about Jen’s journey that stays with you. The behind-the-scenes moments that don't make it into the highlight reel. The quiet decisions. The handwritten notes. The way she just kept showing up with no rulebook to follow. The quiet courage it takes to be the first. Jen’s story is a master class in showing up fully—even when the playbook doesn’t exist yet.If you’ve ever wondered how to keep showing up when the path isn’t clear, this one’s for you.To watch the video version on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/1g34SPXKy4s To see the full transcript and much more, check out the blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/jen-welter Connect with Jen WelterFollow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welter47/ or check out her website: https://www.jenwelter.com/. Check out this ESPN article celebrating 10 years since Jen Welter was hired: “How Jen Welter's hire 10 years ago opened NFL to more women”To see the iconic photo and about the handshake moment between Jen Welter and Sarah Thomas, check out this article.  

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