How to Win the Communication Game: Lessons from a Pro Sports Broadcaster: Expert Insights from Jen Mueller

Join host Mary Czarnecki and guest expert Jen Mueller, a seasoned sports reporter, as they discuss the key to winning the communication game. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by negotiations, this episode is for you. Jen shares her extensive background in sports broadcasting and offers valuable advice on asking intentional and specific questions to lead productive conversations. Learn how to build trust, provide actionable feedback, and engage your audience effectively. Tune in for insights applicable to negotiations, sales, feedback sessions, and more.

ABOUT JEN:

Jen Mueller is a business communication expert and the founder of Talk Sporty to Me, where she helps companies level up their communication skills with actionable strategies inspired by her 25-year career as a sports broadcaster. An Emmy-award-winning producer, Jen is in her 16th season as the Seattle Seahawks sideline radio reporter and has spent 18 years with the Seattle Mariners on ROOT SPORTS. She’s known for building strong relationships, delivering meaningful content in short bursts, and expertly handling post-game interviews (while dodging Gatorade baths!). Jen has worked the sidelines of NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, and college games, earning the Keith Jackson Media Excellence Award in 2022. She’s also the author of three books on communication and the creator and host of “I Cook, You Measure”—a YouTube cooking show that blends instruction with connection over food and wine. Jen graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Public Policy—though none of this was on her radar at the time!

KEY POINTS:

• Safe answers block real connection – Most people default to “safe” responses in conversations, which prevents authentic engagement.
• Specific questions unlock openness – Guiding people toward clear, specific answers helps them open up and share more meaningfully.
• Strategic communication drives buy-in – Using yes/no questions and powerful words can transform conversations, making them more effective and engaging.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: 

EMAIL: jen@talksportytome.com

WEBSITE: https://www.talksportytome.com

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