“I’ve always been, quietly, a fearful kid growing up. And there’s always that fear in the background. It probably wasn’t until I was in college - fear was the only form of motivation that I knew.” - Gerry Sandusky

Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Gerry Sandusky. Gerry is the voice of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, and he’s a broadcaster and communications coach. As Gerry puts it, “I show leaders how to become presenters people cancel plans to hear.” And, wouldn’t you know it, Gerry believes that the key to being a great public speaker has something to do with taking off the mask…

(0:25) Ashanti’s introduction

(4:25) Gerry introduces himself, his work with the Baltimore Ravens, and his consulting business. Then he and Ashanti discuss the writing process.

(9:40) Gerry and Ashanti make their masks together.

(10:45) Gerry shares the front of his mask - entertaining, insightful, guide.

(11:45) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, dedicated, driven.

(13:30) Gerry shares the back of his mask - afraid, failed potential, not enough.

(17:50) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - self-critical, fear, family loss.

(22:00) Gerry and Ashanti reflect on how much they have in common despite growing up on opposite sides of the country with different backgrounds.

(30:00) Gerry and Ashanti discuss what young athletes may need to hear about character vs. talent.

(34:00) Gerry shares how you can get in touch with him.

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Connect with Gerry Sandusky:

Website: sanduskygroup.com

Instagram: instagram.com/gsandusky

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gerrysandusky

Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org

Email us questions and comments at [email protected] 

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Connect with Ashanti Branch:

Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks

Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks

Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch

Website: branchspeaks.com

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