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]
Molly Fletcher | |
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| Born | September 20, 1971 (age 52) East Lansing, Michigan, US |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation(s) | Motivational speaker, author, sports agent |
Early life and education edit
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 to 1993, captaining the team as a senior.[2]
Fletcher moved to Atlanta shortly after graduation. 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 edit
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 edit
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 978-0-71838-783-9.
- Fletcher, Molly (2013). The 5 Best Tools To Find Your Dream Career. Franklin: Carpenters Son Publishing. ISBN 978-1940262048.
- Fletcher, Molly (2011). The Business of Being the Best: Inside the World of Go-Getters and Game Changers. New York: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 978-1118060100.
- Fletcher, Molly (2017). Fearless at Work. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1259862984.
- Fletcher, Molly (2020). The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day. Simple Truths. ISBN 978-1492691501.
Personal life edit
Fletcher is married with three daughters, including twins. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.[8]
References edit
- ^ 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". Archived from the original on 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2006-09-08.
- ^ "Unleashing Your Potential: Molly Fletcher at TEDxEmory". YouTube. 2013-06-02. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. 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.