497: THESE Sports Strategies Show Supreme Executive Presence Confidence Under Pressure

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Struggle to sound supremely confident and relaxed when the pressure’s on—like in front of execs or during high-stakes meetings? 

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to fake it to make it. In this episode, we sit down with Seahawks broadcaster turned communication strategist Jen Mueller to uncover the tools pros use to stay sharp, concise, and impactful—even when the clock is ticking.

Whether you're leading meetings, pitching proposals, or speaking to senior leadership, communication missteps can cost you credibility. Jen shares powerful insights from her career in sports broadcasting that directly translate to the boardroom—especially for introverts, overthinkers, and high-achievers who sometimes freeze under pressure. This isn’t about being flashy—it’s about being strategic.   

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🪝How to communicate with executive-level clarity using Jen’s simple ETA framework (Expectation, Timeline, Action)

💰What pro athletes do differently to project confidence—even after a loss, and how you can do the same in tough meetings

🎯The exact method to prep for pressure moments and regain control when your brain goes blank or you ramble

If you want to sound more confident and concise in any room—especially the intimidating ones—press play now and start using Jen’s broadcast-tested strategies today. 

Grab a free resource from Jen Mueller HERE. 

So look, if you find yourself stuck rambling, freezing up, or going totally blank in high-stakes moments — especially when you’re speaking to execs or in meetings where you really want to make a strong impression — and it's making you feel like you're never going to get the visibility or credibility you deserve... that’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Scorecard. It’s an assessment to help high-achieving professionals master clear, confident communication — even under pressure. 

If you're tired of feeling like your brain is short-circuiting in key moments and want to speak with impact, get access to the Executive Presence Scorecard by emailing me at hello@speakupwithlaura.com with ”score” in the subject line.. I’d love to show you how we can shortcut your path to speaking with poise and power — no matter the audience.

About our guest:

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. 

She’s also the author of the supremely helpful The Influential Conversationalist and other books on influence and communication.

To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.