About Jen Mueller

Jen Mueller, America's Expert Talker, is rarely at a loss for words. She pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of "talks too much" from teachers and family members. She's honed her speaking skills as a sports broadcaster and sideline reporter and currently works for Root Sports Northwest, as well as, the Seattle Seahawks. Jen launched Talk Sporty to Me in 2009 after identifying a communication void in the workplace that could be filled with sports conversations. Jen provides a practical game plan to productive conversations. Her techniques and insights help business professionals level the playing field at work and understand the value of sports conversations as winning business strategy.

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Best and Worst Ways to Use Sports in the Office

By on April 6, 2012 in Sports Business

Sports conversations play out every day in workplaces across America. Work in the sports industry, like me?  You’re talking about sports. You’re a sports fan?  You’re talking about sports. Work with a sports fan?  You’re listening to that fan talk about sports. Participating in a fantasy baseball league?  You’re thinking and talking sports. Sports headlines,Read more →

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The Likability Factor: In Sports and the Workplace

By on February 28, 2012 in Sports Business

“What was the score?” The question cuts right to heart of how we judge successful teams and players.   Our results-driven society places high value on the overall outcome, but there’s more to it than that isn’t there? That’s where the likability factor comes in. Forbes magazine recently published its list of the most-disliked athletes inRead more →

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