Molly Fletcher
| Molly Fletcher | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 20, 1971 September 20, 1971 East Lansing, Michigan, US |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Motivational speaker, author, sports agent |
Molly Fletcher (born September 20, 1971) is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and former sports agent. She is the founder of the Molly Fletcher Company, based in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
Early life and education
Molly Fletcher was born on September 20, 1971, in East Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1993 with a B.A. in communications. She competed on the varsity tennis team from 1989-1993, captaining the team as a senior.[2]
Fletcher moved to Atlanta shortly after graduation with the goal of becoming a sports agent. She negotiated her first contract by arranging to teach tennis lessons at a luxury Atlanta apartment complex in exchange for free rent.[3] Following a stint with Intellimedia Sports, Inc., a division of ESPN, Fletcher worked on the Super Bowl XXVIII Host Committee and then CSE.
Career
Described as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN and ESPN,[4][5] Fletcher has recruited and represented athletes, coaches and broadcasters, including Tom Izzo, Ernie Johnson, Jr., Matt Kuchar, Doc Rivers, John Smoltz, Erin Andrews,[6] Billy Donovan,[7] and Joe Theismann.
Works
Fletcher is the author of the following books:
- Fletcher, Molly (2014). A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating: How Conversation Gets Deals Done. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN 0-71838-783-X.
- Fletcher, Molly (2013). The 5 Best Tools To Find Your Dream Career. Franklin: Carpenters Son Publishing. ISBN 1940262046.
- Fletcher, Molly (2011). The Business of Being the Best: Inside the World of Go-Getters and Game Changers. New York: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 1118060105.
Her latest book, Fearless At Work (McGraw-Hill Education, 2017) will be released in April 2017.
Personal life
Fletcher is married with three daughters, including twins. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.[8]
References
- ↑ Bradford, Nicole (April 17, 2015). "Fletcher: Embrace Your Potential - Atlanta Business Chronicle". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "Michigan State Women's Tennis Team Celebrates Past with Alumnae Event - Michigan State Official Athletic Site". Retrieved 2006-09-08.
- ↑ "Unleashing Your Potential: Molly Fletcher at TEDxEmory". YouTube. 2013-06-02. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ↑ Hong, Eleanor. "Female agents a rarity in team sports". Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ↑ McClintock, Margaret (September 13, 2015). "Molly Fletcher: FACES of Atlanta". StyleBlueprint. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ Jordan Shamus, Kristen (November 11, 2014). "Molly Fletcher's tips to master the art of negotiation". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ Chemi, Eric (2015-10-18). "3 things not do in your next job negotiation". CNBC. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
- ↑ Spain, Sarah (April 4, 2012). "Molly Fletcher gives athletes a voice". ESPN. Retrieved 11 September 2016.