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Successful entrepreneur, CEO, author, and president of client representation for sports and entertainment agency CSE
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Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She is a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. She spent two decades as one of the world’s only female sports agents as president of client representation for sports and entertainment agency CSE. Hailed by CNN as the ‘female Jerry Maguire,’ she recruited and represented hundreds of the biggest names in sports, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA TOUR golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews, and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers.
Today, as CEO of The Molly Fletcher Company, Molly shares her unconventional and unique techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur. As she successfully negotiated over $500 million in contracts and built lasting relationships, she also observed and adopted the traits of those at the top of their game.
Molly Fletcher is the author of three books: A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating (2014), The Business of Being to Best (2011) and The 5 Best Tools to Find Your Dream Career (2013). She has been featured in ESPN, Fast Company, Forbes and Sports Illustrated, and has energized organizations as diverse as AT&T, Bank of America, Michigan State University, Georgia Tech, the PGA TOUR and Home Depot.
Molly is also the founder of The Betterment Institute, a series of online coaching courses for corporations. She has been recognized by Michigan State University with the Outstanding Alumni award and has received numerous other awards. She currently serves as a National Trustee member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, after serving on the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta board and as a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
Molly Fletcher’s unique background and talent makes her a high-energy, motivational speaker who inspires fearless growth in individuals, teams, and companies. Her keynotes have received comments like “a world-class speaker and business person” who is “true-to-life, uplifting and entertaining” and great at “connecting and delivering unique tools that captivate audiences.” As a keynote speaker, she has been honored to serve hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, national associations, corporations, sports teams and start-up organizations.
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It often takes a crisis to create change in our lives. How can we create transformational change in the absence of crisis and unleash our true potential? In this inspiring keynote, Molly shares stories from her experiences as one of the only female sports agents in the industry as well as lessons from some of the top athletes and coaches in the game. She outlines the 5-step process to unleashing your potential and achieving peak performance.
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Nothing extraordinary has ever happened by staying comfortable. What would happen if we traded comfort for courage? What if we allowed our passion to suffocate our fears? What if we filtered the world not through fear but through curiosity? Inside of every moment, we have a choice to do just that. Molly’s inspiring message will have you ready to dream, live and grow fearlessly.
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Effective negotiation is rooted in establishing trust and building relationships—one conversation at a time. Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly shares her proven approach to landing more than $500 million worth of deals throughout her career. Her tactical advice will give you the courage to ask for what you want in life—and get it!
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In order to lead, you have to inspire people to want to follow. A true leader knows that leadership extends beyond self. From the arenas of professional sports to the boardrooms of major companies, Molly shares what drives top leaders and how they inspire collective success.
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Successful business development is rooted in relationships, and those who learn how to effectively cultivate relationships rise to the top. Working in an industry where there are actually more sports agents than athletes to represent, Molly used the power of relationships as her differentiator. She shares her unique tactics that will help you build better and more productive relationships and transform the way you do business.
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A trailblazer in the male-dominated sports industry, Molly empowers women to carve out their own path for success. Her message inspires, using humor and personal stories of her own experiences to connect. Molly shows how you can find fulfillment without sacrificing personal or professional goals.
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How are your keynote presentations unique?
The feedback that we get often is that my keynote presentations resonate really well with both men and women, which I’ve been told is unique for a speaker. One of the ways I really connect with my audience is through humor and stories. My goal is to be able to connect with every person in the room, and to leave them not just inspired and motivated, but with some tactics that they can go out and incorporate in their lives and work immediately.
Who or what inspires you most?
I’m most inspired by people who lean into change and into their fears, and believe that their “What If…” is worth going for. What inspires me the most is hearing the impact my message has on someone in the audience. It’s those stories that are memorable and remind me of my purpose and my platform to create positive change in people’s lives.
For example, when I heard from a financial adviser recently who landed the biggest piece of business in her career using the advice I share… or the young woman who broke into the sports industry and shared “I helped pave her way.” The list is endless, but it’s about helping others be their best self. My personal mission is to lead, inspire and connect with creative courage and optimism. When I hear the stories of other’s success inside of these moments, that’s when I know I am living my mission.
Do you have a favourite experience from your speaking career?
I’ve been able to speak to so many incredible audiences inside of so many great organizations and companies that it’s hard to pick just one. When I see my audience fully engaged— laughing, crying, smiling with me— that is incredibly rewarding because I know I am connecting. I love being able to connect with so many different types of people. When they start sitting in their seats and end standing on their feet, I know it’s been a good day!
In your view, what skills are needed to be a good negotiator?
What I learned from my years of experience as a sports agent is that effective negotiation is just a conversation. Communication and the ability to connect are essential to success. In my book, A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating: How Conversation Gets Deals Done, I walk the reader through the five stages of a successful negotiation. They are: set the stage, find common ground, ask with confidence, embrace the pause, and know when to walk away. If you can master those five steps, you will be successful.
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