In this powerful Season 6 finale of the Move the Ball® podcast, host Jen Garrett dives into what it truly means to win the fourth quarter and dominate your game heading into 2026. Blending insight from her Fortune 50 leadership background with her Suit Up, Show Up, Move the Ball® framework, Jen delivers an inspiring, high-performance playbook on how to finish strong when most people slow down. She breaks down the mindset, strategy, and execution shifts that separate champions from competitors—emphasizing intentionality, focus, and energy management as key differentiators for success. Along the way, Jen shares personal reflections on the evolution of the show, her deliberate approach to growth, and the power of closing the year with purpose. The episode serves as both a finale and a call to action: to decide who you’ll be in this final stretch, elevate your standards, and move the ball with clarity and conviction into 2026.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

1. Champions Close Strong in the Fourth Quarter [0:56]
   The episode opens by emphasizing that while many people slow down in the final months of the year, true champions use the fourth quarter as an opportunity to finish strong and set the stage for future success.
2. The Power of Intentionality and Prime Numbers [3:00]
   Jen shares her personal approach to intentionality, using the quirky example of aligning the episode number with a prime number, and explains how being intentional adds meaning and joy to both work and life.
3. Where Separation Happens: The Power of Q4 [7:15]
   The discussion highlights how the fourth quarter is a time for differentiation—those who stay focused and intentional stand out, build momentum, and demonstrate true leadership.
4. Be Intentional: Success Is Not Random [10:27]
   The episode concludes by reinforcing that success is the result of deliberate actions and choices, not luck, and encourages listeners to approach the end of the year with purpose and intention.

 

 

IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:

🔗 Sign Up for Jen's The Executive Edge Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.thenextfirstdown.com

📖 Unlock Exclusive Career & Branding Resources with The Executive Edge Pro Playbook: http://www.executiveedgeplaybook.com

🔗 Learn more about Jen's services and how she can help you move the ball: https://www.getinsidethehuddle.com

🔗 Connect with Jen on LinkedIn for exclusive content: https://www.linkedin.com/in/movetheball

📸 Follow the movement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetheball/

🎧 Listen to a Sample of Dominate the Game Audiobook: https://bit.ly/playtodominate

 

If you’re ready to take your brand, career, or leadership to the next level, reach out to Jen at [email protected] to see how she can help you make it happen.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.