9: The rise of the first female CEO in NFL History: Amy Trask

“My number one piece of advice is to do everything in a manner that is true to yourself”

Amy Trask is a sports Analyst for CBS, a lawyer and author of the outstanding book ‘You Negotiate Like A Girl: Reflections On A Career In The National Football League’. She’s also the current chair of the board of Big3, a 3-on-3 professional basketball league.

But the achievements don’t stop there.. in 1997, Amy became the first female CEO in NFL with the Oakland Raiders, working with the team for almost 30 years after she cold called them for an internship while studying at Cal-Berkeley in the 80s. When she picked up that phone that day, Amy could never have dreamt where it might lead.. 

In this special New Year episode we hear all about the challenges Amy faced in the role, the hilarious mishaps, her long lasting relationship and respect for Al Davis and how sheer determination, motivation, adaptability and fair leadership skills have served her throughout her life and career. 

If anyone can prove you don’t always need a five year plan, it’s Amy. 

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