Jen Welter

Dr. Jen Welter is the first female coach in NFL history, a sports psychologist, a gold medal-winning athlete, and a trailblazer who has shattered barriers in one of America’s most male-dominated institutions. When the Arizona Cardinals hired her as a coaching intern in 2015, she opened a door that had been closed for nearly a century.

Shattering Glass Ceilings on the Biggest Stage

Welter’s journey to the NFL sideline began long before her historic coaching appointment. She played professional football for 14 years, earning two gold medals with Team USA and becoming one of the first women to play a non-kicking position in a men’s professional football league. She holds a PhD in psychology and a master’s in sport psychology, combining elite athletic experience with the science of peak performance and mental toughness.

Redefining What Is Possible

Welter is the author of Play Big: Lessons in Being Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL. Since her groundbreaking NFL experience, she has become one of the most sought-after speakers on breaking barriers, leadership, mental toughness, and redefining what is possible. Her keynotes empower audiences to challenge their own limitations, embrace bold action, and play big in their careers and lives regardless of the obstacles standing in their way.

Diversity in the Workforce

Organizations across the globe have recognized the need to engage and develop the next generation of diverse talent in order to continue the growth of the industry. However, with an industry still facing a gender imbalance, drawing from leaders in the industry is even more important to drive the change. Hear from DR. JEN WELTER as she discusses the importance of changing the field by building a diverse workforce and becoming a force for change.

Authentic Leadership

Jen Welter changed the game when she became the first female to coach an NFL team. Not only did she successfully help lead the Arizona Cardinals to win the 2015 NFC West division title, she also earned their respect and trust by forming a strong bond and believing in them—with many of those she guided on the field years ago still calling her “coach” to this day. Illustrating the importance of devotion to one’s team and being a team player, Welter outlines for audiences how authenticity is critical to effective leadership with her on- and off-the-field strategies for anyone who wants to coach their own team to the end zone.

The Psychology of Winning: Cultivating A Champion’s Mindset

With a master’s in sports psychology and a doctorate in psychology, trailblazing NFL coach, Dr. Jen Welter truly knows what it takes to develop a winning mindset. Drawing on her academic and professional experiences, including on the field training , Dr. Welter reveals her proven techniques for identifying certain mental characteristics, attitudes and behaviors to effectively train your own team to achieve success. Take away new perspective on what it really takes to effectively motivate and improve the performance of individuals and groups in the most competitive environments and applicable tactics for cultivating winning mindsets within your organization.